Dan Smith

Dog trainers spend their days reading dog behavior like a second language. They’ve seen every leash tug, missed cue, and awkward...

In the Florida Everglades, alligators do more than survive—they shape the place. Their daily routines leave behind deep pools, nesting sites,...

Everyone knows lions roam African plains, while kangaroos bounce through Australia. But now and then, an animal pops up in a...

Scientists call them “living fossils,” creatures whose bodies resemble ancient ancestors recorded in stone. They’ve endured ice ages, shifting continents, and...

It’s rare for ordinary days to be interrupted by animals, but when it happens, the results are unforgettable. Busy streets, quiet...

cCold weather doesn’t suit every dog. Certain breeds weren’t built for low temperatures, either because of their body type, hair, or...

Several types of dogs seem totally fine with being left alone for a while. But there are some that will not...

Squirrels may look harmless while darting across the fence or posing on a tree branch, but once they find your garden,...

The last few weeks with a senior or terminally ill dog can bring a range of changes. While no two dogs...

Dogs jump for joy, for cuddles, and sometimes just because they can. So when a pup suddenly plants all four paws...