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Close-up of an ant on a human hand

Defensive Behavior Why Do Ants "Pee" on Humans? Biologist Explains

Two little blue penguins stand opposite each other and look at each other

Common Prejudice So Much for Monogamy! "Divorces" Are More Common Among Penguins Than Humans

Hamster wet tail disease

Gastrointestinal Infection Why Wet Tail Disease in Hamsters Is Often Fatal

A bat looks out of a tree

Study Shows How Bats Transmit Viruses Without Falling Ill Themselves

Difference jackal coyote wolf

Predators from the Dog Family Jackal, Coyote, or Wolf - Do You Know the Difference?

Polar bear on an ice floe

"Bad Hair" Bear Oily Hair Ensures Ice-Free Fur on Polar Bears

In some US states, couples can have their dogs serve as witnesses at their wedding.

Paw Print Instead of Signature Dogs Can Be Witnesses in These US States

Collage Andy Serkis Gollum cat

Actor Reveals Did You Know? This Cat Noise Inspired Andy Serkis' Character Gollum

The Yakutskaya Laika originates from Yakutia, a remote and cold region in north-eastern Russia. It is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.

Demanding Sled Dog Not a Dog for the city! Correct Keeping of the Yakutskaya Laika

Hunting dog experts like Dennis Panthen are very critical of Heidi Klum's choice of dog breeds

Dennis Panthen Comments Dog Trainer on Heidi Klum's Dogs: "Keeping Them Is Irresponsible!"

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Muscular Hunting Dog Why the Bavarian Mountain Hound is Demanding to Keep

Picasso shield bug (Sphaerocoris annulus)

Fascinating Colors What's Behind the Colorful Pattern of the Picasso Shield Bug

PRA (progressive retinal atrophy) is an eye disease that can lead to vision loss in pets such as dogs and cats.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy Blindness Is Pre-Programmed in These Dog and Cat Breeds

Cat at the drinking fountain

Advantages and Disadvantages Drinking Fountain or Water Bowl - Which Is Better for Cats?

Ashera cat

Ashera Why the Most Expensive Cat Breed in the World Doesn't Actually Exist

A video has been circulating social media for days showing how a street dog takes her sick puppy to the vet herself to save it. But what is really behind it? (symbolic image)

Instinct or Motherly Love? Female Dog Carries Sick Puppy to Veterinary Clinic - Expert Analyzes Viral Video

Vampire finch, pointed-billed ground finch (Geospiza difficilis septentrionalis) drinks the blood of a Nazca booby (Sula granti).

According to the "Guinness Book of Records" This Is the Most "Bloodthirsty" Bird in the World

Are crocodiles really deliberately luring human prey with a new trick? At least that's what several viral videos claim

Fact Check Do Crocodiles Lure People in Indonesia with This Trick?

Black garden ant (Lasius niger) on a toothpick

Study Shows Ants Are Resentful and Can Even Take Revenge

Young woman cuddles with cat

Behavior Explained How to Tell If Your Cat Likes You