We often assume that bigger is better, but nature constantly proves this wrong. The world’s smallest mammals are miniature ...

Just because an animal is venomous doesn’t always mean it is “un-pettable.” Here are a couple of noteworthy exceptions.

The American Samoa National Park is filled with unique wildlife. Sea turtles, skinks, and flying foxes are some of the ...

“Some of them are just beautiful, a kind of citronella-y smell,” Ksepka said. “Others create a stinky, blue cheese smell, or ...

Bolivian Jewelry ‘s gecko bracelets, $5, are the perfect way to spread reptile love. This humorous t-shirt from Abby’s Design ...

Rare fishes and a boa constrictor have become the newest residents to join students at a college. Students studying animal ...

George Orwell once wrote that restating the obvious is the “first duty of intelligent people.” In that vein, allow us to restate the case for what may be literacy instruction’s richest but ...

Cats and dogs have evolved alongside people for thousands of years, and so many of their quirks are built on trust, bonding, and affection. They don’t always say “I love you” in ways humans expect, ...

Half of the households in the U.S. have a pet of some kind. Whether you have an affectionate dog, a purring cat, or a fish ...

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...

The giant rainforest mantis is great at catching things. Its strong arms (which are really its front legs) may look like they ...