Who should enjoy Rome's famed Spanish Steps?

The newly refurbished stairs in Rome are open to the public again, but tourists will be…

12 surprising facts about Komodo dragons

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons…

The problem with fake service dogs

More states are cracking down on owners who falsely call their pets service animals.

7 clever behaviors of octopuses

Octopuses are weird, fascinating and for the most part, entirely unknown. Yet these behaviors are reminders…

9 mind-boggling dolphin facts

Dolphins are smarter (and stranger) than you may realize! Here are several ways they are exceptional.

Why do ladybugs gather in massive swarms?

These brightly colored beetles come together in huge groups, but it's not just to cuddle.

6 medical conditions that dogs can sniff out

From cancer to migraines and even seizures, dogs can give us a heads up about a…

8 amazing octopus species

Octopuses are the eight-armed wonders of the world's oceans.

Say hello to the Goliath birdeater spider

The enormous spiders known as Goliath birdeater tarantulas are gentle giants, and beautiful to boot!

Samurai wasps could be our secret weapon against invasive stink bugs

While stink bugs ravage our food crops, samurai wasps — another sneaky insect from Japan — are helping…