In nature, a general rule is that larger animals tend to live longer than smaller ones. Elephants can live into their sixties, and whales may roam the seas for centuries, while small creatures like mice typically live just a year or two, and house flies barely last a month. This lifespan difference is often attributed to slower metabolisms and fewer risks from predators. However, when it comes to dogs, the […]

We love to believe our furry companions are uniquely individual, but any veterinarian who works with a wide variety of animals will tell you—certain breeds definitely come with their own distinctive quirks. Enter Dr. Molly Brinkmann, a veterinarian delighting TikTok audiences with hilariously accurate impressions of the pet breeds that frequent her office. Not only does she perfectly capture their stereotypical personalities, but she also highlights the most common reasons

A mouse caught tidying up a cluttered tool shed might sound like a scene from a Disney movie, but this delightful moment actually happened in real life to retired postman and wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook in Wales. Thanks to Holbrook’s setup of a night vision camera, we can all witness the adorable spectacle. At 75, Holbrook shared with the BBC that he first grew suspicious when the bird food he’d

When you adopt a cat—or more accurately, when a cat adopts you—something strange happens. A tiny voice starts telling you things that only cat owners understand: “You need another cat.” Does this voice actually exist? Who knows, but cats have a way of working their way into your heart and making demands without saying a word. They’ll let you know when it’s dinner time, when to open the door, or

India’s first elephant hospital, the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital, has opened in Mathura, a sacred town in Uttar Pradesh. This facility offers vital care to injured, sick, rescued, and elderly elephants in need, providing them with a safe and compassionate environment. Managed by the non-profit Wildlife SOS, the hospital complements the organization’s nearby conservation center, currently home to 22 elephants. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art

The monkey had a full morning, but now it was time to head home. Small, about the size of a rabbit, with dusky red fur and a long prehensile tail, he had been taken from his cage earlier that day for a shot. Now that the task was complete, it was finally time to rest and spend time with his mate. But the scientists weren’t quite done with him. In

In 2023, researchers in Peru made headlines when they unveiled what they believed to be the heaviest animal ever discovered. Named Perucetus colossus (or simply P. colossus), this ancient whale was described as having a massive, bloated body, a small head, and undersized fins. Estimates suggested it weighed an astounding 700,000 pounds, far surpassing the blue whale, which holds the modern record at up to 540,000 pounds. The fossils of

There’s something truly magical about the early days of motherhood—when every moment is filled with awe at the tiny, perfect life you’ve brought into the world. While it’s heartwarming to see this bond in humans, witnessing animals share tender moments with their young is equally endearing. Sekali, a Sumatran orangutan living at the Toronto Zoo, became a mother in April, and her interactions with her baby are captivating hearts everywhere.

If you were wandering through a quiet neighborhood and spotted a dog casually hanging out on a roof, you’d probably do a double take. You might even feel compelled to alert the homeowners, saying, “Uh, did you know there’s a dog…on your roof?” Rest assured, the family inside is well aware. That’s Huckleberry, their Golden Retriever, and he just really enjoys hanging out up there. To save themselves from a

We know our pets love us—unconditionally, enthusiastically, and eternally. But how do they know we love them back? Since marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., introduced the concept of the five love languages in 2007, people have used them to understand how they express and receive love—whether through physical touch, gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, or acts of service. Originally designed for romantic relationships, the idea has now expanded to