Dan Smith

Axolotls look easy to care for at first. They stay still most of the day, rarely make noise, and often seem...

Capybaras are cute and also a little unusual, especially for their status as giant rodents and their strange ability to get...

Most people assume exotic pets are off-limits without a private zoo and a dozen permits. But Colorado is surprisingly chill. While...

People often focus on the tiny piglet stage when buying a pot-bellied pig and overlook the long-term reality of ownership. Many...

Dogs have spent thousands of years living alongside humans, and that long partnership appears to have taught them a surprising amount...

Cats may act independent and completely unbothered by the world around them, though their lifespan often depends heavily on where they...

Bringing home a Border Collie can feel less like getting a pet and more like living with a dog that always...

Some baby animals stuck to their parents like Velcro. Between warmth, safety, or comfort, a few young creatures seem happiest when...

A tardigrade looks like a tiny, chubby bear with eight legs. These creatures are microscopic, but their ability to survive almost...

A cheetah sprinting across the savanna can look almost unreal in motion. The animal starts low in the grass, completely focused,...