Browse the latest pets and animals stories in one place, including dog and cat care tips, adoption news, and expert features from USA TODAY.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. When a dog or cat becomes a part of the family, most people ...

We’ve all heard of lions, tigers, and bears — but what about axolotls, quokkas, and narwhals? We’ve collected the ultimate list of animal names (plus animal good news)!

If we do a really good job informing our customers on how to take care of these animals properly, with everything they need ...

And then there was one. From the Sweet 16 to the Championship Round, this is the baby animal crowned the cutest of them all.

Winner, Creative category; a composite of two shots: one of a cat and one of a tiger from the zoo. The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, ...