A Mexican amphibian, the axolotl is believed by many to be the Aztec god of fire and lightning. His name was Xolotl, and he took the form of a salamander to avoid sacrifice. This lore is perpetuated ...

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There's a lot you can find out about reindeer from their poop. Here are seven fascinating facts about their feces.

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What's the Story Behind Santa and Reindeer? We've done the research! Jump in to read about Christmas Reindeer!

The Tasmanian devil has one of the most distinct — and terrifying — sounds of any creature. Learn why it's so fierce and then ...

For centuries we believed that only humans cultivated food on farms. But it turns out, we're not alone: leafcutter ants farm their food too!

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The monarch butterfly is a fascinating insect. Learn more about the life cycle of a monarch as well as some fun facts in this infographic.

Many dogs thrive on mental stimulation and enrichment. It’s a necessity for some intelligent breeds — otherwise, they’ll become destructive or misbehave from constant boredom. If you have a naturally ...