animals

Fish

Shark attack survivors

Shark Week is here, and that means we're talking about all things shark. Shark attacks fascinate many of us, but not in a good way....

Live Green

Teach your kids the value of nature

Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because...

Pet Travel

GoDaddy CEO criticized for shooting elephant

PETA is calling for a boycott of GoDaddy after the company's CEO posted a video of an African-elephant hunt. He says hunting...

Adventure Travel

Go wild! Volunteer vacations to help wildlife

Stumped for something fun and original to do on your next family vacation? If your clan is a pack of animal-lovers with a taste for...

Pet Fun

Video captures a rat's gross ride on a NYC subway

Our worst nightmare happened on a NYC subway last week: a rat crawled on a man's face. Ick! Read on to learn more about this really...

Small Animals

Heidi the cross-eyed Opossum is a star in Germany

Heidi the cross-eyed Opossum is taking Germany by storm. Read on to learn about Germany's Next Top Zoo Animal.

SheKnows TV: City Guide

Volunteer vacations for families in the U.S.

 If you're looking to strengthen your family bonds and teach your kids the importance of helping others, consider taking a family...

Community & International

Global charities: How to plan a volunteer vacation

The holiday season is high time for baking, shopping, gift-giving, and get togethers, but the holidays are also prime time for two...

Pets & Kids

New puppy: Including the kids in puppy training

The day has finally come when you will add a new member to your family -- not a little brother or sister, but a dog. But before that...

Reptiles

Why do snakes use their tongues?

The snake -- and its tongue -- have gotten a bad rap. A snake's tongue is one of the great marvels of nature, a cleverly designed...

Reptiles

A guide to raising and breeding crickets for food

Crickets are a common source of food for lizards and other reptiles. However, constant trips to your local cricket supplier can be...

Reptiles

The terrarium: A basic guide

If you're interested in owning a reptile (or even a tarantula), you're going to need a terrarium to keep it in. A terrarium is...

Pet Fun

6 Valentine's Day gift ideas for your pet

You don't have to be in a serious relationship to celebrate Valentine's Day. After all, if you have a cat or dog, you probably...

Dog health & conditions

12 Ways to protect outside pets in winter

When the temperatures start to drop and the snow begins to fall, we turn on the heat and add more blankets to our beds. But what...

Dogs

6 Myths about shelter pets

Shudder at the thought of adopting a shelter pet? OK, so it may not be Paris Hilton-approved, but adopting an animal has a host of...

Dog health & conditions

5 Tips for cutting petcare costs

Bills, bills, bills. Between veterinary care, food and supplies, the cost of owning a pet can certainly add up. Exacerbating...