Dan Smith

Exotic pet laws in the United States are confusing to most people. One state may allow animals that another bans outright....

Cats are living longer than ever thanks to better nutrition and veterinary care. That extra time with our feline companions is...

You probably still remember the day you brought your dog home. Maybe they ran straight across the room, or waited by...

When we think of World War II, we picture warships, tanks, and aircraft. The war also relied on something else: animals....

Natural disasters often strike without warning, yet stories of animals sensing danger long before people have circulated for centuries. Farmers and...

Dogs and cats metabolize food very differently from humans. What may be harmless on your plate can overwhelm their organs, disrupt...

When we bring a pet home from a shelter, it usually feels like the beginning of something meaningful. The hope is...

A dog has carried the title “man’s best friend” for generations. You may have heard stories of loyalty across cultures, and...

Earth is home to millions of species, yet a handful now exist in such low numbers that biologists can name individual...

Humans rely on sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell to explain the environment around us. But that may not seem impressive...