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Whether you have a fur baby you adore, are thinking of getting one, or are just an animal lover, this is the place for you. We’ve got answers to your pet questions and advice, fascinating facts about creatures big and small, and, yes, cute pictures.

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18 Human Foods Dogs Can’t Eat, According to Vets

What's good (or what tastes good) for us isn't necessarily great for our fur babies. Vets tell us about the...


Can You Guess These Animals Based on Their Footprints?

How many of these footprints can you guess correctly?


12 Amazing Animals Only Found in One Place in the World

Break out your passport, because these amazing animals are only found in one location in the world, often far-flung and...


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27 Hilarious (but Totally Real) Names for Groups of Animals

A grumble of pugs, an embarrassment of pandas, a kindle of kittens! The A Compendium of Collective...


13 Signs You Hired a Bad Pet Sitter

Has your dog become a food snob? Is your cat suddenly glued to your side? Not all pet sitters are...


13 Bizarre Bug Facts That Will Totally Freak You Out

These facts will make your skin crawl about as much as the creepy crawlies themselves!


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17 Horse Jokes You Can’t Help but Laugh At

Pony up! Quit stalling and check out these equestrian gags for unbridled laughs.


This Is Why Some Animals Can Talk

How is it that some animals learn to imitate humans?

23 of the Biggest Living Animals in the World

There's big and then there's really big. Here are the largest, heaviest, and tallest animals to ever live on the...


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The Food That Could Give Your Dog Heart Disease

Dog foods these days come in grain-free, gluten-free, plant-based, and even vegan varieties, but that boutique kibble may not be...


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17 Things You Never Knew About Your Cat

Find out why your cat acts the way he does.


11 Animals with Surprisingly Misleading Names

A name is one of the first impressions you get about someone—or some creature. In these cases, that first impression...


9 Animals You Didn’t Know Could Talk

These animals all have their own way of communicating with humans, and it's really amazing—and sometimes hilarious—what they say!


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11 Superpowers All Dogs Have That Prove They’re Cooler Than Humans

If being adorable counts as a superpower, make that 12.


11 Majestic Tigers Found in Nature, in Captivity, and in Memories

Fewer than 4,000 of these big cats still live in the wild, and three of the nine subspecies have gone...


30 of the Weirdest Animals Around the World

Earth has some truly wacky creatures that will surely make your jaw drop.


Can You Spot the Camouflaged Snakes in These 10 Pictures?

Snakes are known for being sly, slippery creatures. See if you can find where they’re hiding in these photos.

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26 Secrets Pet Groomers Wish They Could Tell You

Think all we do is sit around and play with cute puppies? Think again.


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GREAT News—Those Funny Cat Videos You Love Are Actually Good for You

As if you needed an excuse to watch those furballs trip over themselves.


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11 Warning Signs of Cancer in Cats That Every Owner Should Know

Cancer is the number-one disease-related killer of cats and dogs. Many cancer symptoms in cats are subtle and can be...


These 11 Endangered Baby Animals Making a Comeback Will Give You Hope for the World

Conservation efforts are tough, but here's some good news: Adorable babies from a dozen endangered species that represent some of...


14 Disturbing Facts You’ll Wish Weren’t Really True

You won't be able to unsee these freaky facts about animals, food, and even your own body.


You’ve Been Misdiagnosing Your Pet The Whole Time, Vets Say

Google is good at a lot of things. Diagnosing your pet isn't one of them.

Alligator vs. Crocodile? 10 Interesting Animal Distinctions You Used to Know

Yep, there's an actual difference between a rabbit and a hare. Read this and let those middle school biology class...


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12 Incredible Stories of Animals Acting Just Like Humans

They practice yoga, drive cars, and comfort their closest friends. These twelve animal stories show these curious creatures at their...


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15 Signs Your Dog Is Secretly Mad at You

No, they won't slam doors or yell at you, but there are definite indicators that your pooch is angry with...


15 Innocent-Looking Animals That Are Surprisingly Dangerous

You might not think so, but these cute animals can actually be extremely dangerous—and in some cases, quite deadly.


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11 Everyday Habits That Put Your Dog in Danger

Chances are, you're making some of these mistakes when it comes to grooming, feeding, or playing with your pet—and it...


The 6 Worst Garden Pests—and How to Get Rid of Them Naturally

Don't risk wrecking your precious plants with harmful pesticides. Natural solutions can get the job done just as effectively.