From slithering snakes and lurking bats to sneaky hyenas and “scary” sharks, many animals suffer from a bad reputation—but the truth behind their behavior might just change how you see them. These ...

Many large dog breeds, often perceived as intimidating, are actually gentle and family-oriented companions. Breeds like Great ...

Researchers captured the first confirmed video of a colossal squid swimming in its natural habitat—almost 2,000 feet deep.

Easter celebrations have also proven to be a danger zone for pets like chocolates, easter basket decorations and even flowers ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here.

In his new acerbic comedy-melodrama, playwright David Cerda aims to prove one of his credos: “Even really horrible things can ...

This superstition about black cats and other black animals in general has shaped people’s preferences about animals. It’s left its mark on things such as lower adoption rates for black cats and ...

A look at four well-known animals that have featured in British comedy shows. You'll probably have seen the gorilla, ...

Laura Jones, the proud owner of mobile dog grooming service Zen Canine, is in the running for Dog Groomer of the Year at the ...

Little kids feel big emotions, but they often don't have the words—or experience—to express them. That's why we spoke to experts to learn ways to navigate four key feelings with children: anger, ...