Living in extreme heat takes more than tough skin. These animals have adapted with unique traits to survive blistering temperatures. From deserts to dry plains, they keep going when others would shut ...

Now that most of the snow has melted and many local trails have opened, it’s time to gear up for a summer of outdoor ...

Adrienne Kruzer, BS, RVT, LVT, has worked with a variety of animals for over 15 years, including birds of prey, reptiles, and small mammals. Dry skin is a problem many people and their pets battle ...

Some furry animals are aided by loose skin, which “whips the fluid around much faster than if the skin was tight”, says Hu. This generates forces of between 10 and 70 times that of gravity ...

Many common issues can cause patches of dry skin, including cold weather, allergies, ... This type of dermatitis usually results from contact with an allergen, such as poison ivy or animal dander.