Rhinos, which can grow to weigh 8,000 pounds (3,629 kilograms), are the second largest land mammals after elephants. Their habit of charging just about anything in sight has earned them a reputation of animals with attitude. See more »

Never wish a jockey good luck by saying "break a leg." Horses with broken legs might face a grim future, but does that mean they must stare down the barrel of a shotgun? See more »

If Bullwinkle had made the move up north, he would have felt right at home. Though moose in Alaska don't have squirrel sidekicks, they do take advantage of their urban surroundings. See more »

We all know that the humps on a camel help it to survive in the harsh desert environment. What exactly is inside the hump of a camel? Does the hump store water? Find out the answer to these questions in this article from Animal Planet. See more »

It takes brains to tan leather, and we're not just talking keen intellect and skill. Sometimes that soft, supple feel of leather literally comes from using the old noggin. See more »

I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment? See more »

Lions aren't known for their tendency to pass up a big, juicy steak. So if you're an African buffalo, how can you keep your hide intact? See more »

Avoiding eye contact is a form of body language (and a sign you're probably lying). Gazelles might not use body language to lie, but they do rely on it to survive. See more »

These reindeer won't find any candy canes or fruitcake buried in the frozen tundra. So how do these animals find enough food to sustain them through such extreme weather? See more »

As issues like drought make headlines, the topic of water conservation has become critical. Perhaps we should look to the camel for guidance, as this desert-dweller saves every last drop. See more »