Large litters are not uncommon in the animal kingdom, but some species give birth to thousands, and even millions, of young.

The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.

Growing up, I vividly remember reading through nature-related magazines, fascinated by the vast numbers of creatures ...

Schools with pet-friendly campus living policies When students go off to college, many have to leave their furry or cold-blooded friends behind with family members. Typically, only service animals ...