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LATEST IN PETS

How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?

Cats are pretty tidy creatures. They clean themselves, keep their fur relatively knot-free, and they

How to Adopt a Retired Police Dog

Police dogs want the same things people want when they retire: comfort and quality time

10 Human Foods That Are Actually Good for Your Dog

If you want to indulge your pup, here are the foods that can actually be

10 Shelter Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

When most people adopt a rescue dog, they’re seeking companionship from their new furry friend.

Which Bones Are Safe for Dogs to Chew?

Dogs are carnivores, so it seems like a natural idea to buy them bones –

The Shortest and Longest Living Dog Breeds in the World

Dog owners will do anything to keep their furry, four-legged friends happy and healthy. Millennials

Black Bear Pays Visit to Brookfield Back Porch

BROOKFIELD, CT — Are there a whole lot more black bear sightings in the area

Incredible Octopus Photos and Facts

From the amount of hearts, each octopus has to what music they enjoy; our eight-limbed

15 Animals That Live Only in the Amazon Rainforest

The mighty Amazon River and its surrounding rainforest is home to millions of different species

Here’s How to Help Animals Affected by the Amazon Wildfires

As thousands of fires rage in Brazil, many fear the Amazon rainforest — the world’s

13 Extinct Animals We’ve Lost in the Last 150 Years

Several species are being driven to extinction thanks, in large part, to human interference. Sometimes

20 Places to Safely See Wild Animals Up Close

When we think of where to see wildlife, we often think of national parks or

6 Reasons Lizards Are Misunderstood and Why We Need Them

Lizards sometimes get a bad rap in movies, comics, and TV. From Godzilla, to the

Stunning Photos of Dolphins in the Wild

Dolphins are some of the most majestic creatures out there. Not only are they beautiful,

10 Animals That Could Survive the Apocalypse

In the grand scheme of things, humans are pretty fragile. Other animals, however, are essentially

10 Weirdest Sea Creatures That Live in Our Oceans

The ocean is full of all sorts of mysterious creatures and natural wonders. And despite

20 Fascinating Transparent Animals That Will Blow Your Mind

Transparent animals are everywhere. Being invisible or hard to see is a great way to

13 Amazing Cleaning Tips All Dog Owners Should Know

Spring is right around the corner, and we all know what that means! It’s time

Woman Puts Camera on Bird Feeder to See Who Comes to Visit

When Lisa, who goes by Ostdrossel, moved from Germany to Michigan in 2012, the variety

15 Incredible Bird Photos from the BPOTY Contest

Every year, a panel of bird photography enthusiasts comes together to choose the winners of

5 Things You Never Knew About Owls

There’s no one “owl”—in fact there are 250 different species of the birds, and they

Photographer Spots Mother Bird Giving Strangest Thing to Her Chick

It wasn’t until Karen Mason got home from a sunny day at St. Pete Beach,

Guy Sees a Bald Eagle Caught in Traffic — and Saves Her Life

Dandon Miller’s favorite piece of clothing is a red and black flannel. He’s had the

15 Photos of the Rarest Birds in Existence

Birds are some of the most incredible creatures out there. These fascinating vertebrates are some

LATEST IN PETS

How Do Cats Automatically Know How to Use a Litter Box?

How to Adopt a Retired Police Dog

10 Human Foods That Are Actually Good for Your Dog

10 Shelter Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

MOST POPULAR IN PETS

Which Bones Are Safe for Dogs to Chew?

The Shortest and Longest Living Dog Breeds in the World

WILD ANIMALS

Black Bear Pays Visit to Brookfield Back Porch

Incredible Octopus Photos and Facts

15 Animals That Live Only in the Amazon Rainforest

Here’s How to Help Animals Affected by the Amazon Wildfires

POPULAR IN WILD ANIMALS

13 Extinct Animals We’ve Lost in the Last 150 Years

20 Places to Safely See Wild Animals Up Close

FACTS

6 Reasons Lizards Are Misunderstood and Why We Need Them

Stunning Photos of Dolphins in the Wild

10 Animals That Could Survive the Apocalypse

10 Weirdest Sea Creatures That Live in Our Oceans

MOST POPULAR IN FACTS

20 Fascinating Transparent Animals That Will Blow Your Mind

13 Amazing Cleaning Tips All Dog Owners Should Know

BIRDS

Woman Puts Camera on Bird Feeder to See Who Comes to Visit

15 Incredible Bird Photos from the BPOTY Contest

5 Things You Never Knew About Owls

Photographer Spots Mother Bird Giving Strangest Thing to Her Chick

MOST POPULAR IN BIRDS

Guy Sees a Bald Eagle Caught in Traffic — and Saves Her Life

15 Photos of the Rarest Birds in Existence

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