What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
2023-11-21 22:20
11 Gifts For Animal Lovers Who Can’t Have Pets
These unique gifts for cat lovers, dog lovers, and horse lovers will add some animal-themed joy to your loved one’s life this holiday season.
2023-11-21 01:22
Explore the Secret World of Elephants With the American Museum of Natural History’s New Exhibition
A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.
2023-11-12 21:24
Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?
A certified cat trainer suggests reasons why a cat won’t use its litter box—and offers some possible solutions.
2023-11-11 04:24
Wild Misconceptions About Sharks
In this episode of Misconceptions, host Justin Dodd debunks some myths about these great beasts of the ocean, from whether punching them in the nose is a valid defense tactic to the events that inspired 'Jaws.'
2023-10-26 03:50
10 Chilling Facts About Permafrost
About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.
2023-10-25 20:17
A Cathedral in England Is Home to One of the World's Oldest Cat Doors
Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.
2023-10-07 22:17
9 Animals That Have Invaded Florida
Pythons, peacocks, and monkeys have all made the Sunshine State their home.
2023-09-22 02:29
Why Do Cats Respond to “Pspsps”?
Cats and “Pspsps” go together like toddlers and the crinkling wrapper of a candy bar that you were trying to eat in secret. What gives?
2023-09-18 21:16
Why Do Goats Have Such Weird Eyes?
The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.
2023-09-13 03:29
Scientific Progress Goes 'Oink': Part-Human Kidneys Have Been Grown in Pig Embryos
Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.
2023-09-13 03:26
Dollymania: When Dolly the Sheep Created a ’90s Media Sensation
Dolly the sheep was the first animal cloned from a single adult cell—and raised a lot of questions about the future of human cloning.
2023-09-12 02:22