Giving our pets goofy nicknames is not just a weird human habit. It turns out that it is part of how we build connections, ...

Tortoises can be moody too. A new study finds they experience long-lasting emotional states that shape their behavior.

Pets have a special way of making a house feel like a home. They become familiar with every corner, watch over the place and always greet you with excitement, as if anywhere would feel right as long ...

Anxiety is an issue not just for people, but also for dogs. Dogs can feel anxious for a variety of reasons. Their anxiety may ...

But when one woman strayed a little too far behind a tour group after spotting a large bird of prey, she ended up on the ground with a set of large talons gripping into her skull—the first ...

Cats can display strange behaviors at times such as sleeping in the bathroom sink. It may just be a habit but could indicate ...

Male ruffed grouse create a low drumbeat in spring to attract mates and challenge rivals. The sound can carry a quarter mile.

Livestock can be aggressive at any moment if they’re stressed, when they’re in an auction environment, when they’re traveling ...

Learn about the wasps that have a gruesome but fascinating way of surviving.

Black cats may be considered bad luck in many Western societies, however, one such sooty feline has brought good fortune to a ...

If your dog starts yawning only when you argue with a family member or the neighbors shoot fireworks or are playing their ...

Customs officials in Germany made a nightmare discovery when they uncovered 1,500 young tarantulas stored inside cake boxes at an airport in the country. The young spiders were kept inside tubes, ...