Research has shown that petting a furry friend reduces stress and provides much-needed emotional support, which we often struggle to find in others.

Nature never ceases to amaze with its endless wonders and peculiar creations. Just when you think you've seen it all, the animal kingdom surprises us with something extraordinary. From striking ...

On our planet, there’s such an array of creatures. Of those, there’s a club of animals that start with "X." They live across different continents and can be found everywhere from the depths of ...

42 Rare and Unique Exotic Pets You'll Want ASAP originally appeared on PetHelpful. Dogs and cats may be widely beloved, but some pet parents prefer to take a walk on the wild side. There's a whole ...

Nature never stops amazing us with creatures that seem straight out of a sci-fi flick. Be it deep-sea oddballs or backyard ...

A routine expedition surprises scientists by revealing a unique animal, Mustela mopbie, with a secret ability that could ...

From transparent frogs and egg-laying mammals to deep-sea oddities, here’s a look at animals with unusual features that are ...

For animal lovers seeking unconventional travel suggestions, there’s no better means to re-establish a bond with nature than to spend a night at an Airbnb whose animals are at one’s center of ...

The identification of a key gene in monotremes has increased our understanding of why the stomachs of platypuses and echidnas are atypically small, non-acidic, and, in the instance of platypuses, lack ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

National Geographic program features animal odd couples. Jan. 13, 2011— -- There are some friendships that defy explanation. One of nature's fiercest cats isn't supposed to fall for a ...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A family-run farm in the Conway area is set to open its gates to the community on Mother’s Day weekend. “I’m hoping that we can just really be an asset to the community,” ...