Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Persian cats, with their luscious coats and distinctively ...

What do Persian cats, Pekingese dogs and pugs have in common? They all share a dramatically distorted skull, with a flat, round face and a nose pushed up between their eyes. This unnatural morphology ...

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Walk into the home of Margie and Don Heil in Green, and you'll see spots in front of your eyes. Spots on the wallpaper. Spots on the placemats. Spots, even, on Margie's sandals. And ...

Grace Carroll does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Bringing a dog or cat into your life, whether through adoption or purchase, is a significant decision, as each pet and breed is unique and has its own specific needs. There are many factors to ...