Prospective dog owners take lots of factors into account before deciding on a dog breed. Important considerations include the size of the dog, the size of your home, whether or not you have kids and ...

Rainforests are dense forests in tropical regions inhabited by a variety of unusual species you won't find anywhere else on the planet. The warm, humid environment is the perfect habitat for a ...

Everyone who owns a dog believes that their pup is the cutest, and they're right. That's because appearances are subjective, so in their own way, each dog truly is the cutest. But beauty is in the eye ...

Many factors determine the lifespan of an animal — habitat, food sources (and availability), the animal's size and its ability to protect itself from predators. Longevity often depends on the age the ...

We get so much from having pets — everything from unconditional love to a greater understanding of the natural world. But pets also can complicate our lives, and even those that are considered ...

While mixing dog breeds can potentially bring together the best of each parent breed, the truth is you never know how things will shake out. With pure breeds, their characteristics are pretty ...

All dogs deserve an abundance of love and attention from their owners as well as proper training, especially when they are young. However, certain breeds are more stubborn than others when it comes to ...

With their melodic overhead twittering and their glorious sky gliding, birds aren’t usually thought of as dangerous. Aside from Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds,” they’re not typically portrayed as ...

Animals may have different criteria than humans do when it comes to beauty. This doesn’t mean we can’t appreciate it and all the ways it’s expressed. The beauty of animals has long influenced fashion, ...

Everyone loves puppies — they're adorable and entertaining. However, before buying or rescuing one, there are several factors you'll need to take into consideration. Is the timing good for you ...

There are about 10,0000 bird species in the world, about 2,000 of which live in North America. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and personalities. Northern Cardinals, Bald Eagles, American ...

The best guard dogs are incredibly smart, loyal, agile and fearless — all reasons that they take up so much space in our hearts. When running down the list of desirable traits in a new family pet, ...