Pets
Can Penguins Be Pets? 18 Impressive Penguin Facts
Penguins can’t be pets. They are protected wild birds, some species are endangered, and only zoos with permits can meet their needs.
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Birds
Do Birds Eat Other Birds?
Yes, birds eat other birds. Peregrine falcons and Cooper's hawks hunt mostly birds, while owls, eagles and caracaras take birds now and then.
Fun Animal Facts
8 “The Lion King” Animal Species In Real Life (With Pictures)
The Lion King animals in real life: lions, spotted hyenas, a baboon, a red-billed hornbill, a meerkat, a warthog, wildebeest and vultures.
Pets
Can Panthers Be Kept As Pets? Panther Facts
Can panthers be kept as pets? No. Panthers are leopards, jaguars or cougars, and US law banned private ownership of these big cats in 2022.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Do Elephants Obey Humans? (With Other Facts!)
Elephants obey humans because they have been trained, either with rewards or, in cruel cases, with fear. They are wild animals, not domesticated ones.
Water Animals
18 Types Of Fish That Can Be Found In The River (With Pictures)
River fish include bass, catfish, carp, trout, salmon, pike and walleye. See 18 types with pictures and how to tell if river fish are safe to eat
Fun Animal Facts
Why Don’t Animals Wear Clothes? (Kinda Obvious)
Animals don't wear clothes because fur, feathers, fat and behavior keep them warm. Some pets, like short-coated dogs, may need a sweater in the cold.
Fun Animal Facts
Why Do Squirrels Freeze? (Maybe It’s Because Of You!)
Squirrels freeze to avoid being spotted by predators and to size up a threat before they flee. Learn why the same instinct fails them on the road.
Birds
Do Parrots Know What They Are Saying? (I Asked Them :)
Do parrots know what they are saying? Most pet parrots link words to situations, but trained birds like Alex the African grey used words with meaning.
Fun Animal Facts
Can Giraffes Be Domesticated? (With Other Facts!)
Can giraffes be domesticated? No. Giraffes have never been domesticated, can't be ridden, and even zoo-raised ones can deliver a deadly kick.