Dan Smith

Anxiety in dogs rarely shows up all at once. It might start with whining, freezing, chewing furniture, or avoiding eye contact....

Some nights it sounds like there’s a party going on in the backyard—and not the fun kind. Raccoons are bold, messy,...

Birthday hats, dog-friendly cakes, and teary-eyed speeches—scenes once reserved for kids’ parties now belong to four-legged guests of honor across Buenos...

Letting a dog off the leash might seem like a simple way to give them freedom and fun. But behind that...

Cats may not look like they’re sniffing out mysteries, but their noses are constantly at work—mapping the world, reading signals, and...

Saltwater crocodiles are no joke. We’re talking about a 20-foot reptile with a bite force that crushes bone and a habit...

You can read about the Amazon forest for years and still not come close to grasping how strange its wildlife really...

Most people assume exotic pets are off-limits without a private zoo and a dozen permits. But Colorado is surprisingly chill. While...

Some baby animals stuck to their parents like Velcro. Between warmth, safety, or comfort, a few young creatures seem happiest when...

Humans may count themselves lucky to reach 100, but some creatures have lifespans that make centuries look like a weekend. In...