In nature, it’s usually the mother of the species who will take care of her young, instinctively taking newborns into her care and raising them. It’s less common for the father to be as involved ...
It’s always a happy day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn animal, and it’s always exciting to have a new face in the animal exhibits. But ...
For many people, pigeons are a pretty common sight. They’re synonymous with the gray birds you’ll find flocks of in New York City, often dubbed “rats with wings” and dreaded for their white droppings. But ...
Many people enjoy fireworks as a way to celebrate holidays or special occasions. But what is a fun spectacle for humans can be a nightmare for animals. Anyone who has spent a Fourth of July ...
To say that this is a strange moment in American politics would be an understatement. Between this year’s long election cycle—the results of which President Trump is still disputing—and the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of ...
The use of glue traps to catch unwanted animals has always been a topic of controversy. While some see them as a convenient way to catch animals like rats and mice, animal activists see them ...
Everyone knows the best thing about owning a parrot is that they’re the only pet that can talk! Or at least, they can repeat things you say, but it’s still a fascinating behavior and a ...
Last year California was devastated by historic wildfires, which caused billions of dollars in widespread damage. Pets and wildlife also suffered from these fires, but thankfully many firefighters and rescue workers stepped up to help ...
Five African grey parrots at a British wildlife park have caused quite a lot of heads to turn. “I get called a fat t**t every time I walk past,” venue’s chief executive Steve Nichols told ...
There are few animals more beautiful than exotic, colorful birds. Seeing one of these creatures is always a pleasure… but look a little closer, and things aren’t always as they seem. Like in one recent ...