The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. More »
Everyone knows a good mother will do anything to protect her child. But a recent run-in with a cougar put that statement to a terrifying test for one mother. More »
In Italy, if you find yourself in trouble at the beach, a four-legged lifeguard might just give you a helping paw. More »
Kujo, a 120-pound mastiff fell down a well on his owner's property. Fortunately, a local firefighter undertook a daring rescue attempt to save the dog. More »
To help save the lives of abandoned pets, animal lover Joshua Bayer has written and self-published a 10-page story, and will send all of the proceeds to animal rescue groups. More »
Bonnie and Clyde are a bonded pair of Border Collies—but, in a one-of-a-kind twist, Bonnie serves as a seeing eye dog for Clyde, who is completely blind. More »
We all know that our pets aren't baggage, but unfortunately, they're treated as such by most airlines. Many animals are injured or become agitated in flight—but the new airline Pet Airways offers a safe and comfortable alternative for pets that must be flown. More »
To learn about the causes of canine cancer, one man's taken to the open road—with his two Great Pyrenees pals in tow. More »
While you probably won’t find a city in America that doesn’t celebrate Independence Day in some form or another, you may not be aware of some of the other fun and bizarre summer celebrations that you’ll find around the world. If you feel like having fun at a unique and quirky summer festival, here are a few upcoming events you might want to mark on your calendar. More »
Whether you’ve been a feline aficionado for years, or you’ve never come across a kitty you could tolerate, we’ve found four cats that prove how fascinating the species truly is. More »
According to a new study, laughter's been around since our last common ancestor with the apes—at least 10 million years ago. More »
Months ago, a dog named Blewett was rescued from a snowy mountain overpass. Now, he's returned the favor by helping another lost dog find safety. More »
When a teen girl took her two dogs for a walk in the woods near her house, an aggressive black bear tried to attack her. But her Shetland Sheepdog, Sophie, stepped in to protect her master—and almost died in the process. More »
Recently, one ultra-tough green tree frog from Australia's Northern Territory got a second shot after a close encounter with a backyard lawnmower. More »