A sudden sight, sound, or movement can trigger a cat to instinctively puff up. Cats can get startled by anything that appears out of nowhere, perhaps a shadow, a dust bunny, an approaching dog, or, ...

Last summer, the Vancouver Aquarium started offering sea otter encounters, and the Straight had the chance to see what it was like to interact a little more closely with the aquarium’s fluffiest ...

An international team of scientists has discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur—something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most ...

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers you pet-related questions. Also this week: Are there healthy dog treats?

Pitt County Animal Services is hoping animals in the shelter can find a home for the holidays, even if it’s just temporary. The Thanks-Fur Giving Foster Program kicked off Monday and runs ...

"A devastating case of humans and animals struggling together," said Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior protection officer ...

Here are four dogs from Dogs Trust Darlington looking for their fur-ever home - can you give them a second chance?

Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in ...

fatty acids and compounds that make it hard for ice to attach to the animals’ fur. “The sebum quickly jumped out as being the key component giving this anti-icing effect, as we discovered the ...

“The sebum quickly jumped out as being the key component giving this ... of the ways other animals living in polar environments have adapted to keep ice off of their fur and feathers.

From how much hay they need (spoiler alert: it’s a lot) to the fact they can be litter-trained, we’ve compiled a list of all ...