Albinism isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s also not going anywhere. But what you may not realize is that many animal species can ...

An albino snake will stand out in its natural habitat. Unlike their non-albino counterparts, albino snakes have a genetic mutation that affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for ...

Make sure you don’t accept starter pet trades as they have no value in the game in terms of rarity. Make sure you check the pets you have and match their value with our Adopt Me pets value list to get ...

Some fascinating animals, including cephalopods like octopuses and squids, thrive without the ability to hear. Instead, they rely on their exceptional eyesight and sensitivity to water pressure ...

His story underscored the importance of accurately identifying wildlife before taking action. Joey’s story raised awareness about the unique challenges faced by albino animals and the importance of ...

Cute creatures going viral is nothing new. Seven years ago, the Cincinnati Zoo wanted TIME to name Fiona the hippo Person—er, Animal?—of the Year. But 2024 seems to be on a different level of ...

2024 was a busy year for dinosaur discoveries. New research from around the world revealed dozens of new-to-science identifications of prehistoric animals, including dinosaurs, prehistoric reptiles, ...

Conservation International's expedition in Peru's Alto Mayo Landscape unearthed dozens of species new to science Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

Each year, researchers discover an estimated 18,000 new species across the globe. These new species include small mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, flowers, and fungi. And this year, the new ...

She wasn’t the only nonhuman newsmaker this year. Indeed, 2024 was the year that animals seemed to do it all, becoming A-list celebrities, political weapons and cautionary tales. Along the way ...

To see what other animals made it onto the naughty and nice list, watch the video in the player above. As Santa is quickly making his way across the globe, you may wonder whether you are on the ...

Animals display surprising romantic behaviors. Albatrosses and foxes mate for life, while wolf eels form long-term pairs. River otters show affection by holding hands, and French angelfish are ...