Kindness to Animals

The internet adores these spooky looking "werewolf cats," aka the lykoi. Here's everything to know about lykoi kitties — including their price.

Social media icon Esther the Wonder Pig has died at age 11. The pig rose to fame on social media after her guardians thought she was a "micro pig."

These brands are making the perfect hair tools for your next best hair day from plant-based and vegan materials.

Ingredients like peanut butter and pumpkin will keep your pet happy and healthy. Check out these eight nutritious lick mat recipes for dogs.

Despite how cruel bullfighting is, it’s still allowed in certain cities and countries worldwide. Sometimes even animal welfare laws can’t end it.

Poison dart frogs may be colorful, tiny, and adorable — but if one brushes against you, you may come in contact with enough poison to kill you.

An Australian man got the surprise of his life when a massive kangaroo put his dog in a headlock. He fought the kangaroo to save his dog.

If you want to protect wildlife and promote their natural behaviors, it's important not to feed them (even if you want to).

Why don't other animals wear shoes like horses do? In truth, not all horses need shoes, but many domestic horses do — here's why.

In an exclusive interview with 'Green Matters,' reworked vintage clothing designers Maddie West and Brooklyn Karasack got candid about their sustainable fashion journeys.

People love their pets, but a photo of a deer spray-painted with the word "PET" has raised questions about whether deer can be pets.

There's an old joke about why bees have sticky hair, but their stickiness actually impacts their survival.

Plastic forks in the garden may keep pests like squirrels and birds away, according to one social media creator.

Frogs, salamanders, newts, and other amphibians were the tiny subjects of a study that found 41 percent threatened with extinction.

Vegans and vegetarians avoid eating imitation crab because it is still made with fish. There are vegan-friendly foods you can use as a substitute.

Researchers are developing an eco-friendly glue inspired by a certain bivalve mollusk: the mussel. Details on the sticky soya oil-based innovation.

Red pandas may have a positive reputation online, but that doesn't change the fact that they are wild animals. Are they dangerous?

Wolves are stereotyped for howling at the moon, but sadly, this concept is more of a myth than a fact. Wolves howl for social reasons instead.

A 400-pound pig was rescued after going on a multi-day crime spree in Aurora, Colorado. Here's the story about this adorable offender.

The U.S. has updated its red wolf recovery plan, calling for an estimated $328 million in spending over the next 50 years. Is it enough?

We're delving into the history of the miraculous annual Fat Bear Week.

Bengal cats are cute but controversial — in some states across the U.S. they are illegal to have as pets! Here's what to know.

Connecticut Fish and Wildlife officials caught a 400-pound stingray in the Long Island Sound in September 2023. Here's what to know about the rare sighting.

Climate change is affecting water levels worldwide and impacting the flow of major rivers like the Jordan River. Here's a look into why water levels are so low.

Cats can eat carrots as well as other veggies — but only in moderation, and prepared certain ways.

Pancreatitis is listed as a possible side effect for type-2 diabetes drug Ozempic. Are there other dangers of using the drug?

Although they might look scary, bats are an essential part of ecosystems and some species do migrate in winter. Here's what to know.

Vegans get ready to "run to the border" on Oct. 12 when Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Cheese hits restaurants nationwide.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to support small Latinx-owned and Hispanic-owned companies — especially ones with sustainable practices and products.

These five animals are plagued by myths that they are less than intelligent — but they are actually all brilliant creatures.

In a now-viral video, a mother shields her son from a black bear that decided to crash a birthday picnic in Mexico. Here's what happened.

A Florida man was innocently feeding the ducks and birds behind his home when he was attacked by an otter — who turned out to have rabies.

A flock of flamingos on Lake Michigan in Port Washington stunned onlookers as a rare occurrence for Wisconsin — but a delight for birdwatchers!

Fake spider webs may look festive for the fall, but they're not good for the environment. Here's why you'll want other ways to decorate.

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson uses her social media channels to get her message out. But after her Instagram was shut down, people are wondering if it has to do with her feud with chef John Mountain.

Cleaning dog toys is simple. Stuffed toys can be tossed into the washer, and rubber, plastic, and nylon toys can be scrubbed right in the sink.

A man claiming to be a former PetSmart employee is exposing alleged cruelty at the pet superstore.

Elon Musk's brain chip biotech company, Neuralink, is under fire for allegedly causing research monkey deaths.

Docking horse's tails is not an uncommon practice, but it is a cruel one. Thankfully, many are moving away from it — including Budweiser.

What foods contain aspartame? The artificial sweetener was the subject of a World Health Organization study and a medical study in 2023.

Have you spun your pet in a circle to the tune of Taylor Swift's "August"? Sadly, the seemingly innocent video trend may be hurting fur babies everywhere.

Poodles are known for their curly coats and intelligence, so why do some people think they are the worst dogs around?

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? The internet is in love with a photo of an angelfish atop a wet sponge in the midst of a scan.

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

It's hard to get work done with your cat sticking their butt in your face. Here are some reasons for this odd behavior.

Parts of Disney World in Orlando were shut down on Sept. 18 due to a surprising visitor: a black bear! Here's what happened to the fuzzy park attendee.

Although you may believe stretching to be important for yogis or runners, it's actually an instinctual and irreplaceable ritual for everyone.

Many people crop their dog's ears, especially when it comes to big dogs like Great Danes — and the reasons are pretty selfish.

It's hard to imagine a cat without its tail, but sometime a cat's tail can fall off. Let's investigate this phenomenon.