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Can You Dig It? If You're a Badger, You Can

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Badgers love to dig - one den, or "sett," in southern England is thought to cover a territory of over a square mile and have up to 100 entrances.

Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Shed So Much?

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There's no question you love your cats and dogs like family. What you don't love is their shedding.

Pygmy Goats Angling to Take Dog's Place as 'Man's Best Friend'

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Sure, they're adorable. And they're apparently into yoga. But could they really edge out the dog as our favorite pet?

Wile E. Coyote Never Had a Chance Against Roadrunner

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The cartoon Roadrunner beep-beeped his way through the desert, outfoxing Wile E. Coyote every time, but the real bird can run up to 27 mph.

The Biewer Terrier Just Became the AKC's Latest Breed

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As the 197th breed to be recognized by the AKC, the Biewer terrier is popping up on the radar of dog lovers everywhere.

Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted

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It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.

The American Red Squirrel Is Small, Territorial and Aggressive

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Red squirrels have a big attitude, which might have to due with their small size. They have to act big. And they do so with noisy and aggressive behavior.

The Slow Loris Is a Cuddly-looking Primate With a Toxic Bite

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When threatened, the slow loris licks venom secreted from a gland under its arm. Licked and loaded, the loris is ready to poison an attacker with a bite.

The Black Mouth Cur: The Sensitive but Strong Hunting Dog

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The black mouth cur may look like a basic dog, but it's actually powerful and protective. We'll tell you everything about them, including tips on training and how big they get.

Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around

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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.