
Why Do Dogs Howl at Sirens?
Don't worry: It's not because sirens hurt dogs’ sensitive ears.
2023-11-29 06:53

Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?
A certified cat trainer suggests reasons why a cat won’t use its litter box—and offers some possible solutions.
2023-11-11 04:24

What’s the Purpose of a Turkey’s Wattle?
The loose flesh that hangs from a turkey’s neck isn’t the most attractive part of the bird—to humans, at least.
2023-10-28 04:57

Why Do Dogs Scratch Their Beds Before Lying Down?
Your dog’s instinct to furiously dig at their bed before falling asleep would make a lot more sense in the wild.
2023-09-19 03:48

Why Do Cats Respond to “Pspsps”?
Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?
2023-09-18 21:26

10 Surprising Facts About Animal Sex
From turtle mating to what really turns big cats on, animal sex can be a lot weirder (and funnier) than you probably expected.
2023-09-12 21:46

Toronto, 'Raccoon Capital of the World,' Is Fighting Its Trash Panda Problem ... and Losing
The city's raccoon-proof trash bins don't exactly work as intended.
2023-09-10 20:27

Time-Lapse Video Reveals Patterns in Penguin Huddle
What looks like a static clump of birds is actually a constantly moving and highly organized system.
2023-09-06 18:19

Can You Actually Suck the Poison Out of a Snakebite?
You may have been taught the old cowboy trick of applying a tourniquet and using a blade to cut the bite wound to suck out the poison. It looks dramatic, but does it really work?
2023-08-16 03:52

How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on Their Leash, According to a Professional Trainer
walks give dogs a chance for them to explore and interact with the environment around them. Here's how to stop them from dragging you along for the ride.
2023-08-03 05:21

The 5-Second Rule: The Simple Way for Knowing When It’s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog
‘What temperature is too hot to walk a dog?’ doesn’t have a definitive answer, but there is an easy test you can do.
2023-07-25 00:50

How Do Cats Cool Themselves Off?
Here’s a hint: It’s not by sweating through their paws.
2023-07-14 02:52