Animal Facts
Learn about some of the strange and unusual facts and terms in the animal kingdom.
Is Your Pup One of the 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?
Why Do Cats Purr? Happiness Isn't the Only Reason
7 of the World's Smallest Dog Breeds
How to Make Hummingbird Food Safely and Responsibly
6 Facts About How Bees Learn, Think and Make Decisions
10 of the Deadliest Snakes in the World
Could California Condor 'Virgin Birth' Rescue the Species?
Among Other Amazing Creatures, the Amazon Has Pink Dolphins
Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
T. Rex Didn't Kiss and Tell, But May Have Had Lips
Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine
Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur
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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
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
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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
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
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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
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?
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The world is full of cuddly koalas, loyal dogs and friendly dolphins. Or is it? Even positive animal stereotypes can be dangerous if they lead to humans making poor judgment calls.
By Beth Brindle
Ever been told you're as stubborn as a mule or blind as a bat? It might have been an unintended compliment. Many common sayings about animals are really off the mark.
Flying and being invisible are NOT the only superpowers. What if you could freeze yourself and then reanimate? What if you could survive space without any help from NASA like tardigrades can? Time to introduce a few new superpowers into your arsenal.
The natural world boasts an incredible diversity of animals, some of which are so colorful and bizarre that they seem made-up. Meet 10 very creative creatures.
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One bird parent flies for miles, dunks itself in water and returns the nest to let babies actually suck the water from its feathers. Another turns a blind eye to sibling shenanigans that can turn deadly. Can you name these animal parents?
You might know that a cheetah can run 70 mph, but did you know that hens can change sex or that leeches have three sets of jaws? Here are 10 really strange animal facts.
By Julia Layton