The cone snail is beautiful to look at. However, its potent venom and tiny harpoon can make it dangerous to humans.

The house martin is the Bird of the Year 2027. However, a lack of nesting sites and fewer insects threaten this popular harbinger of summer.

Moose in Germany are rare but increasingly spotted. Sightings are particularly on the rise in the East. What's behind this trend?

Dolphin Bubbles hunts differently from its peers. Instead of eating fish, it often grabs the regurgitated stomach contents of its prey.

The Tilcayo cat was long considered a known tiger cat. It wasn't until a DNA analysis that it was revealed to be its own species of wildcat.

Injured penguins in bright red bodysuits are dressed this way to cover open and stitched wounds.

Four new insect species have been named after Taylor Swift and her songs. What's behind this unusual tribute?

The fossa is Madagascar's largest predator. However, a peculiar trait often brings it into conflict with humans.

Do you know how old goldfish can get? These small aquatic creatures can reach a surprisingly advanced age.

Can dogs communicate by blinking? Researchers have studied how dogs respond to the blinking of their owners and strangers.

Raven survived on the street with severe facial injuries. Owner Shelly shares the moving story of the little cat.

Spectacular footage shows orcas deliberately ramming a giant sunfish and tearing it into small pieces.

Pigs can barely sweat. PETBOOK examines why we say 'sweat like a pig' and the meaning behind the expression.

Dog Sighs When Lying Down: Is It a Sign of Well-Being or Something More? PETBOOK Explains the Key Background.

Can wild animals escape a forest fire in time? NABU explains which animals are most at risk and what happens after the fire.

The electric eel can generate shocks of up to 860 volts. But how dangerous is this electric fish really to humans?

If you suddenly spot a snake up to 1.5 meters long while swimming, it can be quite a shock. But is there really a reason to be afraid?

City pigeons often struggle with mutilated feet. The Taubenhaus Südkreuz e.V. explains the causes and what can be done to help.