Water Animals
How Do Jellyfish Eat? + What Do They Eat?
Jellyfish eat by stunning prey with stinging tentacles, then moving it to one opening that serves as mouth and anus. See what jellyfish eat and why.
Articles by Jake Willhoite
Fun Animal Facts
How Do Sheep Defend Themselves? (3 Defense Mechanisms Of Sheep)
Sheep defend themselves mainly by flocking together and running away. Learn how ewes warn off threats and how guard animals and fences protect flocks.
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.
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.
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.
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.