National Geographic Magazine
Southfield, MI:
Documenting the World’s Animals, One Picture at a Time
On a deeply personal mission, Joel Sartore is photographing as many animals as he can—before some disappear.
How to Handle Companion Animal Requests
Check out the tips and guide to landlords for Handling Companion Animal Requests from American Apartment Owners Association.
The Surprisingly Humanlike Ways Animals Feel Pain
A hurt rabbit pins back its ears and narrows its eyes—part of a "grimace scale" that tells us how animals feel discomfort.
Service and Emotional Support Animals: What Does the Law Require?
The following guest post is contributed by Avvo, an online legal services marketplace that offers on-demand, affordable legal advice, especially when it comes to landlord/tenant laws. As the old adage says, dog is man’s...
8 Surprising Animal Superstitions
From myths about black cats to the healing powers of animals, Dr. Marty Becker shares some off-beat beliefs about cats and dogs.
Why Do Animals—Including Your Dog—Eat Poop?
Most snack on feces because it contains some undigested food—and thus vital nutrients—that would otherwise go to waste, experts say.
What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth
One bird can fly more than 7,000 miles without stopping to feed, drink, or rest.
10 Surprising And Secret Ways Your Dog Says ‘I Love You’
I have always fantasized about having the same powers as Doctor Dolittle — mostly because knowing exactly what animals are thinking and feeling would be some really valuable information to have. For instance, why does my dog bark at the vacuum cleaner or hide in a corner whenever the lightest bit of rain starts to...
Why Do People Choose Certain Dogs?
Many factors go into people’s choice of dogs. Animal welfare isn’t always top of the list, but could this change?
How to help your pet with separation anxiety
A few tips from animal experts on readjusting to schedules that don’t include 24/7 cuddles.
Why Does My Dog… Sniff Only Certain People?
Is he smelling other animals on the person? Is it something else? We investigate why dogs love smelling some people and ignore others.
What are animals thinking and feeling?
What's going on inside the brains of animals? Can we know what, or if, they're thinking and feeling? Carl Safina thinks we can. Using discoveries and anecdotes that span ecology, biology and behavioral science, he weaves together stories of whales, wolves, elephants and albatrosses to argue that just as we think, feel, use tools and express emotions, so too do the other creatures – and minds – that share the Earth with us.
Love Animals? Here are Pet-Oriented Business Ideas
Put your money and energy where your heart is and start a pet business! Here are some pet business ideas to help get you started on your way.
What fierce animal are you most like?
Ever wondered what fierce animal you are? 10 simple questions to find out. You might be in for a surprise.
45 Interesting Facts About Your Favorite Animals
Think you know everything there is to know about these familiar animals? Think again!
24 Photos Of Animals That Know What Love Is
Sometimes you just need a hug, and these guys know when to give it.
Fun and Useless Facts About Animals
Learn some fun facts about animals – things you never knew you needed (or wanted) to know. Use these funny animal facts to impress people at parties, dates, job interviews… anywhere.
Are Emotional Support Animals Necessary or Just Glorified Pets?
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains what exactly emotional support animals are, and whether or not you really have to sit next to one at your favorite restaurant
Everything Landlords Should Know About Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals can be a challenge and landlords may feel caught off-guard when presented with their first emotional-support-animal (ESA) letter.
Pet benefits: Have fun while helping animals
Swing a golf club to help homeless pets and drink cider and mead to help old dogs
