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Who isn't fascinated by Animals? Find videos, articles, quizzes and image galleries on pretty much every animal you can think of; insects, sharks, lions, polar bears, rodents, snakes, spiders, birds and more!
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Aquarium Fish

Aquarium fish can differ from their counterparts in oceans and streams and owners should be aware. Learn about some common and not so common aquarium fish, such as the Egyptian Mouthbrooder, Penguin Fish, and Tiger Barb.

 

Dogs

Dogs are called man's best friend for a reason. Learn all about dogs, from choosing a dog to solving dog behavior problems to giving dogs first aid.

 
 

Animal Facts

Learn about some of the strange and unusual facts and terms in the animal kingdom.

  • Image Gallery: Pets  
      
    View adorable images of all types of pets with this image gallery.
  • Can a bag of water keep flies away?  
      
    Have you ever seen a water bag hanging in a restaurant? It's not a design trend -- some people say the bags repel flies. Does this method hold water?
  • Can animals predict the weather?  
      
    Can Fido predict an incoming tornado? If animals can predict the weather, do we stop trusting the weatherman and start visiting the zoo to get tomorrow's forecast?
  • Do animals have personalities?  
      
    Well, duh. Of course animals have personalities, right? Find out how scientists are proving what pets owners have always suspected: animals -- both pets and wild animals -- possess personality.
  • How Animal Camouflage Works  
      
    What do tropical lizards and polar bears have in common? Camouflage - the ability to adapt their appearance to their environment. Learn how camouflage works, how it helps animals survive and what different types of camouflage look like.
  • How Animal Domestication Works  
      
    Domesticated animals provide us with innumerable products, hours of labor and even loving companionship. Find out why the dog was so easily domesticated and why you'll never see someone riding a zebra.
  • How Animal Migration Works  
      
    Caribou travel 2,000 miles over arctic tundra in order to migrate. The annual migration of monarch butterflies lasts longer than a typical monarch's lifespan. What makes these animals so determined to move?
  • How Bioluminescence Works  
      
    While humans try and create a variety of different types of light, some animals make their own. Find out what bioluminescence is and how these animals create light.
  • How do fish rise and sink in the water?  
      
    Fish have the ability to move in any direction in the water. In fact, they have the ability to rise and sink while swimming through the water. What allows a fish to rise and sink?
  • How Hibernation Works  
      
    Walking, breathing, thinking: All of these activities burn energy. But in the winter when food supplies are scarce, some animals conserve their energy -- by hibernating.
  • 10 Things to Do if You've Been Skunked  
      
    Skunks pack a punch, so if you want to avoid being sprayed, it's best to stay away. Because of their small size, skunks have to use their pungent spray for self-defense purposes. See our list of 10 things to do if you've been skunked.
  • 22 Peculiar Names for Groups of Animals  
      
    How do you refer to a group of goldfish or a gathering of butterflies? This list shows some of the strange and interesting names that are used for a particular group of animals. Learn 22 peculiar names for groups of animals only at HowStuffWorks.
  • 7 Animals that Can Be Heard for Long Distances  
      
    You think cell phone users are loud? Some of these animals can be heard for miles. A blue whale can produce a 188 decibel sound that can be heard hundreds of miles away. See our list of 7 animals that can be heard for long distances.
  • Biological Specimen Collector (Video)  
      
    Follow a biological specimen collector in the ocean.
  • How the Georgia Aquarium Works (Video)  
      
    The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. Go behind the scenes at the Georgia Aquarium to see how it works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
  • Stream and River Habitats (Video)  
      
    Watch this episode of Eco Geeks to learn about stream and river habitats. All habitats are all unique, but there are several similarities that each possesses.
 

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Cats

Cats can make great pets and companions. Learn how to take care of cats, from everyday basic tips to cat behavior issues to cat injury treatments.

 
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