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

Lizards are often misunderstood creatures, but their behaviors and adaptations are nothing short of extraordinary. What do lizards do to be so noteworthy? Prepare to be amazed. Lizards’ bodies are ...

One of the most common assumptions you may have heard if you've ever been thinking of a small pet is that they don't live very long. That's a fair statement, but it only applies to some of them. There ...

Small lizards in New Orleans have an “unprecedented” tolerance for the toxic heavy metal. How are they even alive? The brown anole (Anolis sagrei) also known as the Bahamas anole was native to the ...

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, ...