"Why do dogs love belly rubs so much? There is a specific neuron in the brains of dogs and other mammals that responds t
"Cats knead for various reasons, but mostly to show you they're happy and content. ADavey/Flickr/(CC BY 2.0)It never fa
"A Komodo dragon patrols the beaches of Komodo Island, Indonesia. Jose Azel/Aurora/Getty ImagesIn June 2008, five scuba
"Smaller snakes are usually fine as first pets.©iStockphoto.com/dugnkeriSnakes make great pets -- they're easy to care f
"Newborn puppies (and adult dogs) absolutely have belly buttons. They're just not quite as noticeable as those on humans
"(L-r) Former first dogs Bo and Sunny Obama are Portuguese Water Dogs. The Obamas chose the Portuguese Water Dog breed b
"Don't leave your furry friend out in the cold.Hemera/ThinkstockFor many people, adding a dog or cat to the family unit
"A saltwater aquarium, also known as an oceanarium, is an aquarium specifically for fish, mammals and plants that live a
"Veterinarian Dr. Mike Estrin (center) instructs two New Brighton, Minnesota, firefighters on how to give a dog CPR usin
"Is your pooch too pudgy for his own good? iStockphoto/ThinkstockWe all know that carrying extra weight isn't healthy fo