Dan Smith

There are dogs that look downright strange when you move beyond the usual Labrador and Shepherd breeds. Centuries of selective breeding...

There’s enough gloomy wildlife news out there, so here’s a refreshing shift: some animals have pulled off impressive comebacks. Thanks to...

Reports from animal welfare groups show that elephants in zoos often die decades earlier than those in the wild. The problem...

Penguins are far more resilient and complex than their playful image suggests. They endure extreme cold, exhausting journeys, packed breeding colonies,...

When a dog is nearing the end of its life, small shifts start to appear. Even people who have lived with...

Dog owners have a different checklist when choosing a car. Besides horsepower, they also consider their dog’s needs. Hybrid and electric...

Our beloved planet has seen giants that dwarf most animals alive today. These massive creatures lived across different time periods and...

Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers cortisol levels associated...

Big dogs often get a bad rap just for their size, but don’t let the bulk fool you. Behind those massive...

Most living organisms break down instantly when exposed to outer space. With no oxygen, crushing radiation, and extreme temperatures, space is...