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The First (And Only) Cat In Space

Youth Animals
You might not have heard of Félicette, who in 1963 became the first -- and so far only -- cat to go to space.

How To Draw: Folding Frog Surprise

Animals
This is an awesome interactive drawing—when the paper is folded, the frog’s mouth is closed, but when you open it, the frog is catching a fly with its tongue!

How Do Dogs Communicate?

Kids Animals
We still don't fully understand exactly how dogs communicate, but there are some key visual signals most dogs share that allow them to talk to each other.

Penguin Or Puffin?

Kids Animals
Explore the differences and similarities between these two amazing creatures.

CA Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Intense Bighorn Sheep Battle | Mountains: Life Above The Clouds | BBC Earth

Adults Animals
It's the most important moment of the year for these male bighorn sheep – each female is fertile for just two days. But first, the rams must do battle to decide who gets to mate.

What Is A Service Dog?

Kids Animals
13 year old Grace has cerebral palsy. Scooby is her professionally trained assistant dog, who she needs to keep her alive!

World Environmental News

Youth Animals
Jenny brings us our weekly round up of environmental news from around the world.

If You Eat Meat You Should Know This

Adults Animals
Most of us love animals but also eat meat. Unfortunately, most animals we eat live in truly horrible conditions.

Tiny Bossy Piglet

Youth Animals
This tiny piglet thinks he’s a giant and loves picking on everyone on the farm!

Pony Rides Banned

Kids Animals
Paris, France, is ending pony rides in public parks.

How do fish get into isolated mountain lakes?

Adults Animals
The various ways new fish get into isolated lakes are a microcosm of the complicated ways that life has spread around the globe.

Odd Couples: A Wombat And A Kangaroo

Kids Animals
Wally the wombat and Buggy the kangaroo lost their moms when they were just babies. When they arrived at Lindoway Farm in Australia, it was love at first sight.

Do Animals Dream?

Youth Animals
Are you wondering, “Do animals dream?” This question came from Peyton, a student from the United States.

Protecting Keystone Species: Whale Sharks and Beyond | National Geographic

Adults Animals
Whale sharks—the largest fish in the ocean—are a vulnerable species, yet these gentle giants don't feed on anything bigger than your index finger. The only way to protect them is to understand them.

What Does The Dog Say?

Animals
Get ready to start learning animal sounds with this fun kids song.

Farm Animals

Animals
There are so many barnyard animals, can you guess them all? With every clue, you’ll learn more and more about each animal.

A Tiny Spider Home

Youth Animals
A tiny spider kept returning so this lady built it a cozy home.

Mountain Search Puppy's First Training Session | Wonderful World of Puppies | BBC Earth

Adults Animals
All of these puppies are mountain search dogs in waiting, and they're here for an intensive session with an expert trainer. Will the dogs be able to learn the new skills they need?

Paddleboarding Pups

Kids Animals
This pack of pups are embarking on a paddleboarding adventure down the Thames.

The Smellyphant

Kids Animals
Get ready to giggle. This silly tale shows that what's on the outside can sometimes be deceiving.

Why Can't Dogs Eat Chocolate?

Youth Animals
Are you wondering, “Why can't dogs eat chocolate?” This question came from Valentina, a student from the United States.