Bleps also happen when a cat is deeply relaxed, especially during sleep. Their jaws may slacken, letting their tongue slip ...

From playful poses to perfectly timed expressions, this year’s shortlisted comic images showcase wild animals at their most ...

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes can be their biggest advantages. Found across every continent except ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Travel involves two main expenditures of energy: fighting gravity and propelling ...

Birding is having something of a pop-culture moment. Uzo Aduba’s “world’s greatest detective,” from this summer’s Netflix hit The Residence, was a birder, as is Mark Ruffalo’s FBI agent character in ...

The horror-comedy genre is well-stocked on the film front. There are movies like “Gremlins” and “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” but the concept goes back as far as Abbott and Costello’s various meetings ...

You know who your cat loves more than anything? You! Yep, you are truly the apple of your cat’s eye — or maybe you’re the key to their dinner. It’s hard to tell sometimes. One woman was truly cracking ...

Long Island’s largest and most controversial zoo is set to close its doors and ship all its animals off to rescue facilities, as the sanctuary prepares to “wind down” by early next year, officials ...

This video presents a series of humorous and spontaneous moments featuring animals in real-life situations. From playful pets to surprising reactions, each clip captures the light and natural behavior ...

August is known as Dog Month—or “Dogust” as it’s been nicknamed by dog lovers. Ahead of International Dog Day on August 26, consider these 12 great dog photos to celebrate the loyalty, companionship ...