All Fur and Games: Why Do Animals Play?

There is no denying that many animals engage in a variety of playful pursuits. Could it be just for diversion or is it providing something more substantial?

Wait, animals pamper too?

We all need a little pampering from time to time and the animal world is no exception.

Unexpected Animal Pairings

We’ve all seen videos like this shared extensively on social media: a dog riding a horse, ducklings trailing a cat, even a hamster apparently cuddling up with a snake.

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Strange sex strategies of the natural world

Sex in the animal kingdom takes on many forms. Why are there so many ways of ‘doing it’?

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Brutal battles in the animal kingdom

Animals fight for food, mates and sometimes just for fun