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Explore the animal kingdom and the pets in it — species facts, behavior explained, and practical care guides for dogs, cats, birds, fish and more.

Animals & Pets

A pet rat on a wooden ledge inside its cage, surrounded by a hammock, chew toy, and food dish

So You Want Pet Rats? - Essentials You Need To Know

There are a number of important things that you need to keep in mind when making the decision to get rats as pets. They are complex creatures that require love and attention, just like any other pet.

Orange corn snake with white stripes coiled in green foliage

Corn Snake

Corn Snake make a very good pet snake. Read on to know more about it” Corn Snake.

Sea cucumber tentacles in green and yellow with feathery, wavy edges

Sea Cucumber

The sea cucumber is a fascinating creature that inhabits marine ecosystems. Read more about it here. Sea Cucumber.

Illustrated arctic fox with light blue fur and bright blue eyes

Arctic Fox Facts

The White fox or Arctic fox is found in cold Arctic regions and can camouflage themselves well with changing surroundings. Read on to know more facts about Arctic fox and their habits and behavior. Arctic Fox Facts.

Yellow turtle with black stripe patterns on sandy ground

What do Turtles Eat

Turtles are often kept as pets. They can be carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Here are a few tips on what turtles eat. What do Turtles Eat.

Two illustrated wasps with yellow and black stripes and transparent wings

Wasp Insect: Wasp Stings Treatment and Nest Removal

It is a very surprising fact that wasps are beneficial insects that eat harmful insects and their larvae and help in pollination of flowers while in search of nectar. Read on to know more about wasps, their biological life cycle, treatment of stings and finally removal of nests. Wasp Insect: Wasp Stings Treatment and Nest Removal.

A tiny hermit crab held on a fingertip

How to Properly Care for Molting Hermit Crabs

Molting is a process in which a hermit crab faces a lot of stress. It is at this time that it require a lot of care and concern. With that thought in mind, here is information that will help you care for your molting hermit crab.

Seahorse with segmented armored body and curved prehensile tail

Seahorse Facts

Information on seahorses, fish, which were considered mythical creatures once upon a time. Seahorse Facts.

Line drawings of ants and winged insects with black bodies and yellow striped abdomens

Facts About Ants

As ants are social insects, they are unable to live on their own and need to live in an organized community or colony. Here are some interesting facts about those little insects... Facts About Ants.

Tricolor beagle with orange, black, and white markings and floppy ears

The Beagle

The Beagle is truly a great dog, both in field and in family! The Beagle.

Black and yellow bee with transparent wings flying toward yellow flowers

Disappearing Bee Theories

Why are bees disappearing? Nobody seems to know. Here are some of theories being debated about reason for disappearing bees. Disappearing Bee Theories.

Wolf spider with black body and yellow markings on hairy legs, viewed from above

Wolf Spider Facts

Did you know that wolf spider does not make a web? Read on for more wolf spider facts. Wolf Spider Facts.

Illustrated African wildlife including zebras, antelopes, leopards, and an elephant

Wild Animals

Born wild, these animals belong to the wild. However, increase in poaching and ruining of natural habitats has endangered many wild animals. Read on for some interesting facts about the wild side of these animals.

Illustrated tan horse with black mane and tail shown in profile

Horse Facts - Interesting Facts About Horses

Hyracotherium, was one of first horses that lived about 50 million years ago. It was as tall as a fox and had toes. This horse went through a transformation over millions of years to become modern horse. Horse Facts - Interesting Facts About Horses.

Illustrated dogs of different breeds in various colors and sizes

Dogs: The Probable Reason Why The Dog Evolved So Rapidly Into A New Species

Evolutionary change is by nature slow paced and usually it takes many thousands of years before one species evolves into another; but in case of transformation of wolf into dog comparatively speaking, on an evolutionary scale it happened overnight! Why and how did that happen? Dogs: The Probable Reason Why The Dog Evolved So Rapidly Into A New Species.

Illustrated comparison of a wolf and domestic dog in a woodland setting

Dog Evolution: Did The Wolf Tames Itself To Evolve Into The Domestic Dog!

It has widely been assumed that humans tamed wolf and bred it for selective traits to become dog. The flaw in this theory is that it assumes that humans from 15,000 years ago had both smarts, time and enough tame wolves from which to conduct their selective breeding program. A more reasonable theory is that wolf initiated taming process and self evolved into domestic dog!

Black and yellow illustrated snakes with detailed scales intertwined

Snakes

Learn all about snakes, snake identification, different types of snakes, big snakes like anacondas and pythons, venomous and poisonous snakes like King Cobra, copperheads, coral snakes, rattlesnakes, corn snakes, and more.

Multiple bee illustrations with yellow and black stripes

Types of Bees

Read about Bumblebees, Honeybees, Carpenter bees, Ground bees, Parasitic bees, Digger bees, Sweat bees and some other types of bees. Types of Bees.

Python illustration with black body and yellow scale markings

Pythons

Scared of snakes? Then this is definitely not the page you should be visiting. Pythons are large, non poisonous snakes. But before you relax and breathe easy, let me tell you, they are still dangerous to their prey. They kill their prey by squeezing and constricting their prey to death. Thankfully, they eat things much […]

Spotted leopard, orange cat, and two dogs arranged with zodiac diagrams

Pet Horoscopes

You’ve heard of horoscopes for people. Now read about horoscopes for pets” Pet Horoscopes.

Illustrated blue whale showing throat grooves and pale belly

Blue Whale Facts

Some riveting characteristics distinguish Blue Whale. The Blue Whale facts reveal a mammoth nature which is enticing. Blue Whale Facts.

Illustration of a brown and gold blotched ball python coiled in its terrarium beside a water bowl

A Care Sheet to Refer to for Proper Breeding of Ball Pythons

Python regius or the ball python is a non-venomous, ground-dwelling snake, and a wonderful pet to keep! Let us learn about ball python care sheets, which are important in proper breeding of these snakes and keeping them healthy.

An illustrated newt standing on pebbles in front of its terrarium pool, with driftwood and plants behind it

Newt as an Adorable Pet - You Never Knew You Needed It

Newts are amazing creatures, able to regenerate their little legs, eyes, spinal cords, hearts, intestines, and jaws, just like lizards grow back their tails. A cute little pet, the newt is easy to upkeep, as you only have to feed it every three days.

Illustrated cheetah with golden coloring and black spotted markings

Cheetah Facts

The cheetah is one of members of majestic cat family. It is also fastest animal in world, faster than some race cars. Here are some other facts about cheetah. Cheetah Facts.

An alert house rabbit sits on a living room floor beside a pile of fresh hay, free of any cage

House Rabbit Care Tips You Need Before Making Them Your Pets

Pet rabbits, or rather, any pet requires great personal care and grooming. You can have a great time with your pet rabbit if you are aware of certain facts about what to feed it, how to handle it and proper healthcare. Educate yourself with the guidelines for complete care of your pet rabbit to ensure it is healthy and happy.

Jellyfish of various sizes with flowing tentacles illustrated in blue and orange

Jellyfish Facts

Jellyfish are the most abundant denizens of marine waters, found from the freezing Arctic to warm tropical oceans. This article provides interesting and fascinating jellyfish facts — their anatomy, sting, reproduction, relatives and more. Jellyfish Facts.

Tan and white terrier with a long beard and feathered tail

Terrier Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dog In This Group

The Terrier Group includes those small but lively terrier breeds that were developed (mainly in Great Britain) to hunt small burrowing animals such as badgers, foxes, otters, rabbits and rats. Terrier Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dog In This Group.