Pets are a huge part of our lives, and many of us view them as our children – that’s why terms such as “furbabies” and “paw-rents” are so common. In the UK, one in three people consider themselves to ...

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re ...

First, let’s discuss the obvious: Scooby-Doo is by definition, a Great Dane. Of course, Hanna-Barbera productions took some liberties in the creation of this character. However, despite the clumsy ...

When we think of adopting or buying pets, our minds usually go straight to cats and dogs. But farm animals like chickens, ducks, quails, and geese can also make great pets—they’re friendly and easy to ...

While taking a breather during a set at Saturday’s Ultra Music Festival, Brandon Flowers, the doll-like lead singer of the Killers, uttered an appropriate encomium for this year’s Miami Music ...

Having originated in the Pyrenees Mountains as far back as the 15th century, Great Pyrenees were bred as flock guardians. Their large size ensured they were a formidable presence which, coupled with ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...

You can find so many amazing things at the local public library, and not just in the pages of their books. Sure, they’ve got reading material on everything from aardvarks to zebras, but the really ...