Research has shown that petting a furry friend reduces stress and provides much-needed emotional support, which we often struggle to find in others.

On our planet, there’s such an array of creatures. Of those, there’s a club of animals that start with "X." They live across different continents and can be found everywhere from the depths of ...

Today’s video from A-Z Animals takes viewers deep into the world of rare wildlife, highlighting 10 of the most extraordinary ...

42 Rare and Unique Exotic Pets You'll Want ASAP originally appeared on PetHelpful. Dogs and cats may be widely beloved, but some pet parents prefer to take a walk on the wild side. There's a whole ...

Our planet is teeming with an astonishing array of creatures, but some stand out as truly extraordinary. From unique abilities to striking appearances, these animals earn a special place on the list ...

Nature never stops amazing us with creatures that seem straight out of a sci-fi flick. Be it deep-sea oddballs or backyard ...

The identification of a key gene in monotremes has increased our understanding of why the stomachs of platypuses and echidnas are atypically small, non-acidic, and, in the instance of platypuses, lack ...

From transparent frogs and egg-laying mammals to deep-sea oddities, here’s a look at animals with unusual features that are ...

A shop sells nostalgic souvenirs, including a UK coat of arms, at the Portobello Road market in London. Jon Bower/Loop Images/Corbis Even though Scotland voted last week to remain a part of the United ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

National Geographic program features animal odd couples. Jan. 13, 2011— -- There are some friendships that defy explanation. One of nature's fiercest cats isn't supposed to fall for a ...

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A family-run farm in the Conway area is set to open its gates to the community on Mother’s Day weekend. “I’m hoping that we can just really be an asset to the community,” ...