Animal Facts
Learn about some of the strange and unusual facts and terms in the animal kingdom.
10 Best Animals to Keep as Pets
10 Biggest Cat Breeds to (Lovingly) Shed All Over Your Home
6 Best Lizard Pets for Your Home
What Is the Biggest Cat in the World? Top 9 Species in the Wild
The Biggest Crab in the World, Plus 8 Enormous Contenders
The Biggest Alligator on Record, by Weight and Length
Amur Leopard: The Rarest Big Cat in the World
Yangtze Finless Porpoise: The World's Only Freshwater Porpoise
The Western Lowland Gorilla Is Susceptible to Ebola
All About the Megalodon, Shark Giant of Prehistoric Times
What Was the Biggest Dinosaur? Here Are the 4 Best Estimates
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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There's no way humans will outlive the tardigrade, but we might be able to steal some of its powers while we have the chance.
By Julia Layton
If you think there's one easy explanation behind this cute canine behavior, think again. There are several theories. But a new study has found a sweet reason for head tilting in dogs.
Hate to say it, but some animals have jobs that are far more interesting — and more lucrative — than yours. Who are these lucky dogs?
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The Hydra is a fearsome, tiny predator that stings and swallows its prey — through a mouth it had to rip its own skin to create. But how does it do that?
By Robert Lamb
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, said FDR, but he wasn't a biologist. Scientists examined what impact the fear of apex predators can have on an ecosystem.
Don't worry about transmitting the cold or flu to your furry friends. In fact, some time cuddled up can help with your sickness.
Will we witness personhood for other animals in our lifetime? It's not out of the question, thanks to a recent court decision.
By Dave Roos
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In times of strife and conflict, it's good to remember that differences are OK. Here's a dose of adorable: nine interspecies interactions that didn't end up in a meal.
No matter what your imagination can cook up, real life is weirder. Whether it's parasitic wasps or super-controlling ferns, reproduction can be mysterious, gross or even scary.
By Oisin Curran
Picture a herd of hundreds of horses fleeing a burning forest and running headlong into a wintery lake, which quickly flash-freezes the whole lot of them. Sounds pretty gruesome — and flat-out unbelievable. But did it actually happen? Could it?
There are so many animals that are just so ridiculously cute that we seem to create these myths around them. We assume that because they are so attractive that they must be sweet and loving. More often then not, these animals are pretty awful. They are total jerks and often turn against their own without […] The post 8 Animals Who Are Total Jerks appeared first on Goliath.
By Cate Willikers
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Researchers have investigated whether animals are capable of making a unique sound in response to joy.
Just how big do animals come? Dive backward through time and the fossil record in search of the most colossal member of kingdom Animalia.
By Robert Lamb
Ever wonder why some birds end up following a mother of another species? It has a lot to do with who (or what) is around when they hatch. So maybe keep your distance the next time you spot a nest.
By Jane McGrath
Join HowStuffWork's Robert Lamb as he visits Zoo Atlanta's new Scaly Slimy Spectacular home for reptiles and amphibians.
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They're found in stupendous numbers, they don't take up much lab space and they have an awful lot to teach us about the world and its residents. Meet 10 of the insects we just can't stop studying.
Marine biologists have discovered a lot about the ocean's residents while you were busy dozing on the beach. We've dug up 10 of their coolest discoveries.
The pink hippo milk myth is the ultimate lesson for those who believe everything they read on the Web.
By Bambi Turner
Fancy yourself a modern-day Jonah? Keep in mind that this most famous of whale tales never scientifically considers if a whale has ever really swallowed someone alive.
By Bambi Turner
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
By Bambi Turner
Pet owners love to brag about their furry friends, but have you ever wondered whether your dog or cat can count? You may be surprised to learn about the mathematical prowess of some common animals.
By Bambi Turner
Many humans are sure their pets understand a variety of commands – but what do the experts have to say? Read on to find out exactly how much animals grasp the English language.
By Bambi Turner
If you're plagued by rodents, the only sure way to catch them is to load a mousetrap with a large wedge of cheese, right? Wrong – to catch mice, think sweet!
By Bambi Turner
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
Meet the pig: It can employ evasive maneuvers and play video games with joysticks, among other porcine talents. Kind of a whole different take on bacon, isn't it?