Elephants can smell quantity, a study suggests. It's a new level of olfactory...
A small study of Asian elephants has found that the animals can pick out larger quantities of seeds using just their sense of smell.The elephants could smell the difference between piles of 150 versus...
View ArticleHow to pet a cat, according to science: Offer choices and respect boundaries
Human affection can be overwhelming for cats: Like their ancestors, modern-day cats aren't always social.Many cats enjoy being stroked, but some merely tolerate petting without enjoying it.Providing...
View ArticleA bison tossed a 9-year-old girl into the air after charging a group of...
National Park Service officials said in a news release that a bull bison tossed a 9-year-old girl in the air when it charged a group of tourists at Yellowstone National Park on Monday. The bison...
View ArticleScientists captured footage of an adorable piglet squid with tiny tentacles...
Marine scientists released video footage of a strange creature known as the piglet squid, which was spotted near the Palmyra Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus, a research...
View Article45 animal photos you may not believe are real
Animals don't generally pose for photos the way humans do.So when you capture them at just the right moment doing unusual things, it can be a magnificent thing.These animal photos seem unreal because...
View ArticleLogan Paul's Instagram-famous parrot Maverick was eaten by his dog who...
Logan Paul posted an emotional tribute to his parrot, Maverick, who died when he was eaten by Paul's dog Ginger."He was eaten by my Mastiff, who mistook him for a small rubber chicken," Paul wrote on...
View Article15 stunning photos of tigers in the wild
Tigers are spectacular creatures.The species is listed as endangered by the World Wildlife Fund.There are currently five subspecies of tigers living in the wild, according to the US Fish and Wildlife...
View ArticleOctopuses are officially the weirdest animals on Earth
Octopuses have blue blood, can change colors, and regrow their tentacles. Octopuses and their close coleoid relatives have a unique ability to edit significant amounts of their RNA.RNA is sort of like...
View ArticleSharks aren't the deadliest creatures on Earth. Here are the top 10.
A summer season of shark attacks can leave many beaches around the world empty, but the likelihood that the average person will die from a shark attack is relatively low. In fact, sharks don't even...
View ArticleA group of vultures are called a venue. Can you guess these other surprising...
There are different names for specific groups or units of animals.Some are well-known, like a "swarm" of bees or a "pack" of wolves. Some are more obscure, like a "venue" of vultures.How many...
View ArticleYou can get puppies and prosecco delivered to your room at a hotel in Denver
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Denver, Colorado, is offering a Puppies + Prosecco package for a limited time. In honor of National Dog Day, guests who book a Luxury Suite between August 23 and August 26...
View ArticleA Michigan deer infamous for sneaky photobombs crashed a couple's engagement...
Austin Swiercz and Dori Anne were taking engagement photos in Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Michigan when the infamous Saugatuck Buck photobombed their session.The deer is a local celebrity known for...
View ArticleA veterinarian reveals the most common questions people ask about their pets
Dr. Katy Nelson is resident veterinarian at Freshpet and an associate veterinarian at the Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre in Virginia.She often gets asked about pets' behavioral issues, potential...
View Article9 unusual and cool jobs you didn't know dogs could have
Dogs' unique traits and special skills often make them the perfect candidates for special tasks. Some dogs' incredible sense of smell allows them to be trained to detect everything from pricey...
View ArticleA veterinarian reveals 4 things they wish they could tell pet owners but can't
Dr. Katy Nelson is a resident veterinarian at Freshpet and an associate veterinarian at the Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre in Virginia.She says vets wish they could tell people to be honest about...
View ArticleA Canadian couple photographed themselves kissing in front of a lion they...
Darren and Carolyn Carter, from Edmonton in Alberta, were pictured kissing behind a lion they killed during a trophy hunt safari in South Africa. The photo was shared to a Facebook page for Legelela...
View Article14 pictures of hilariously groomed pets that will make your day
Dogs are carefully groomed for dog shows around the world.Pet groomers also specialize in giving dogs and other animals flat top hairstyles or dyeing their hair.Visit INSIDER's homepage for more...
View Article11 hotels around the world that offer unique animal encounters
Many hotels have begun offering their guests ethical animal experiences where they can interact with animals in their natural states.Oftentimes these experiences can be very therapeutic and calming for...
View ArticleA veterinarian reveals the most common questions people ask about their pets
Dr. Katy Nelson is resident veterinarian at Freshpet and an associate veterinarian at the Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre in Virginia.She often gets asked about pets' behavioral issues, potential...
View Article9 unusual and cool jobs you didn't know dogs could have
Dogs' unique traits and special skills often make them the perfect candidates for special tasks. Some dogs' incredible sense of smell allows them to be trained to detect everything from pricey...
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