The eastern hognose snake, found throughout Mississippi, is known for its dramatic defensive behaviors. When threatened, they mimic cobras, play dead, and may release unpleasant odors and substances.

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Brutus the Bulldog will go to great lengths to avoid going inside. In a hilarious video shared to social media, big Brutus made a valiant attempt at playing dead to avoid the end of outdoor playtime.

Dog plays dead after a bang trick. Doing Things shares funny, cute, and heartwarming videos of dogs, pets, and animals—featuring playful antics, adorable moments, and surprising animal behaviors.

Training a pet cat, dog, horse, cow or more to listen to you or act in a certain manner is surely something nice to watch and even experience as a pet owner. However, have you ever tried training a ...

Susana Monsó has received funding from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and from the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. It was a story that pulled at the heartstrings. In 2018, an orca called ...

In some species of frogs, the females play dead to avoid mating with aggressive males. Dr. Carolin Dittrich, behavior ecologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, tells us more. Ever ...