Baby porcupines, called porcupettes, are born with soft quills that harden in hours. Learn how this adaptation protects ...

Being a mother is a tremendous accomplishment and one of the most challenging jobs in the world. This applies even in the animal kingdom, where it can be a literal dog-eat-dog world for many species.

New research shows newborn animals make smart decisions minutes after hatching, using flexible instincts that combine ...

Heidi the Hartmann's mountain zebra gave birth to her foal on May 17 in front of guest riding the Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safaris Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working ...