Animals

d vest includes a ball attached to it. When the rat detects a forbidden item, it pulls on the ball, triggering a beep that alerts its handler. The training program is still in its trial phase, but the rats are already making impressive progress. They’ve successfully identified target items from over 150 non-target objects. Their next challenge is the bustling airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where they’ll face real-world […]

Cats, especially rescue cats, often carry a stigma of being aloof or aggressive when, in reality, their behavior is often a response to fear or past trauma. With enough patience and compassion, even the most defensive felines can transform into loving companions. Bruno’s story is proof of that. Bruno was rescued by Grace, who described him as the “most challenging” cat she’d ever worked with in terms of aggression. A

There’s something irresistibly heartwarming about baby animals, and Nibi, a 5-month-old baby beaver, is no exception. But according to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, this tiny troublemaker has a bit of a competitive streak when it comes to her roommate, Ziibi. The two beavers share living quarters at the rescue, and Nibi had earned some free-roaming time outside their enclosure after demonstrating “good behavior” toward her bunkmate. Turns out, having two beavers

Animals can be a lot of fun—until they do something that gives you a mini heart attack. Take Pablo, for example. The poor pup just wanted to take a peaceful nap. But this wasn’t your average snooze—it was a nap so deep that it had his owner seriously concerned. After a long day of being a dog, Pablo settled down for a good rest on the couch. As he drifted

Entering the court system can be an incredibly stressful experience, whether you’re a plaintiff, defendant, or witness. The emotional strain is heightened by the often tragic and traumatic events that bring people to court. That’s why mental and emotional support, especially for children, is essential in such high-stress environments. Thankfully, animals have been shown to provide stress relief and comfort, and their presence in places like courtrooms is becoming more

Cats often get painted with a broad brush—a little aloof, fiercely independent, and always landing on their feet. But if you’ve spent any time around these furry enigmas, you know that no two cats are truly the same. Each feline brings a unique blend of quirks, habits, and preferences that make them as individual as fingerprints. Let’s dive into the fascinating diversity of cat personalities and how they express their

Walking into a dog shelter often tugs at the heartstrings, leaving most people wishing they could take every animal home. For Meghan Wedge and Sarah Bauer, what started as rescuing one dog quickly turned into a journey with ten new lives. The story began in the parking lot outside Meghan’s workplace in Dalton, Georgia. Co-workers alerted her to a dog that appeared severely injured. As Meghan recounted to PBS39, “She

In a major revelation for the long-standing chicken-or-egg debate, researchers have discovered that nature was serving up “eggs” long before chickens—or even animals—came into the picture. The mystery has been cracked, but in doing so, it has opened an entirely new chapter in the story of life’s origins. Enter Chromosphaera perkinsii, a billion-year-old unicellular organism found in marine sediments near Hawaii. This tiny protist threw evolutionary biologists for a loop

Believe it or not, pit bulls were once celebrated as one of America’s favorite dogs—a trusted family pet known for their loyalty and temperament. It might surprise some to learn that pit bulls score exceptionally well on temperament tests, achieving an impressive 87.4%, just a fraction below golden retrievers. Yet, for the past five decades, they’ve faced an uphill battle against negative stereotypes fueled by bad press and misinformation. Thankfully,

It’s hard to resist the sight of a tiny kitten trying to cross the road, and even if you’re not a cat lover, you’d likely stop to help a baby animal in need. That’s exactly what happened to Robert Brantley of Louisiana. On his way to work, Brantley saw a small white and gray kitten trying to cross the street. As a compassionate person, he stopped his car to rescue