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Collage of burning bushland and a brown falcon on a branch (circle)

Firehawks These Birds Deliberately Set Fires to Kill Their Prey

Pigeon on Chimney

Chimney Death Trap Danger to Life from Birds in the Chimney! What Homeowners Need to Know

A Nosferatu spider sits on a piece of fabric.

Non-Native Species Nosferatu Spider Now Found Across Germany–How Venomous Is It?

Dachshund Digs in Dirt and Buries Snout

Causes and Risks Why Your Dog Eats Dirt or Soil

Dog on the Amalfi Coast

Underestimated Risk Veterinarian Warns: "Vacationing with Dogs in the Mediterranean Is a Bad Idea"

"Rats of the sky"? Günther Jauch's comments on pigeons in the April 13, 2026, broadcast spark debate

"Rats of the Sky" Pigeon Hatred on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Animal Rights Activists Criticize Jauch

Bernedoodle at the Race

Designer Dog Why the Bernedoodle Captures Everyone's Heart

Even seemingly harmless foods can be dangerous for horses and ponies—unauthorized feeding can, in the worst case, be fatal.

Underestimated Danger Well-Intentioned but Deadly: Why Feeding Horses Is Prohibited

Female spider of the species Pikelinia floydmuraria

Pikelinia floydmuraria New Spider Species Named After Pink Floyd

Cat Exits Litter Box

Overview of Causes Why Cats Get Diarrhea and What's Behind It

Dog Licks Treat Off the Table

Expert Explains Calorie Trap: Why Many Dog Treats Do More Harm Than Good

Collage of Sweety the cat in the litter box and the cat litter

PETBOOK Tests Biokat’s "Diamond Care Fresh" – What Can This Best-Selling Cat Litter Do?

Salt lamps can be dangerous for pets—especially if dogs or cats lick them.

Attention, Owners Why Salt Lamps Can Be Life-Threatening for Pets

Budgerigars display their vitality through lively social behavior, vigorous preening, and vibrant colors—all of which contribute to a long life.

Popular Pet Birds Do You Know How Long Budgerigars Live?

Terrier mix and Jack Russell side by side in a meadow under the sunshine with a blue sky

Expert Reveals Do Dogs Need Fellow Dogs as Friends?

Close-Up of a Child

Common Illness Recognizing and Treating Thrush in Horses

Cat Sits Next to a Glass of Water and Looks Up

Behavior Explained Why Cats Are Naturally Poor Drinkers

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) in Flight

Aggressive Bird of Prey Buzzard Attacks People–Expert Explains the Behavior

Chilean Recluse Spider

Bite Causes Tissue to Die This Highly Venomous Spider Now Also Lives in Germany

The miniature poodle is a small breed within the poodle family that originated in Germany.

Intelligent Multitalent The Miniature Poodle Is Much More Than a Family Pet