This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of NASA, the 70th anniversary of Superman and the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller album. But did you know it's the 70th anniversary of ...

Hamsters are far more fascinating than most of us realize. From their unique biology to unexpected behaviors, these small creatures hold some intriguing secrets. Here are three lesser-known facts ...

Bugs often get a bad rap, but teacher Phil Dreste says insects, isopods, and spiders—the creepy-crawlies of horror movies—are actually a powerful teaching tool that can confer some of the same ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If there's anything that I've learned since writing about pets and animals here on Pet Helpful, it's that animals with ...

Hamsters will eat their own babies if frightened. They can fit almost a quarter of their body size in their cheeks. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Hamsters may be tiny, but they're hugely ...

Hamsters make excellent pets, as they can become extremely attached to their humans. These super-cute rodents may be small but their presence is always felt within a household. However, Gail Hansen, a ...

On Friday, Disney releases "G-Force," its 3-D movie about a government program training guinea pigs to work in espionage. Commonly thought of as furry and cute but mundane pets for 5-year-olds, guinea ...

Insider asked vets to answer common questions about hamsters. Hamsters will eat their own babies if frightened. They can fit almost a quarter of their body size in their cheeks. Visit Insider's ...

Hamsters may be tiny, but they're hugely popular pets. These little rodents can make ideal companions for people with small spaces and families with children, but caring for them isn't always ...