From the dialects of the prairie dog to the inaudible rumbles of elephants, animal communication serves many practical purposes, all the while amazing.

Plenty of college and pro sports teams are named after animals, so how are animals as athletes? You'll be pleasantly surprised by these strange animal sports.

When it comes to lending a helping hand, some surprising animals truly go above and beyond, not only for family but even humans and potential enemies.

The fountain of youth is the stuff of fantasy, myth and legend - or is it? What if we could ethically reverse the aging process through medical technology?

Science has progressed in the last hundred years and our knowledge of how our world works increases but even now there is much that science cannot explain.

Insects often get branded with terms like "creepy" and "crawly," prompting negative reputations for many of these creatures.

If this geological oddity were not interesting enough, an amazing and nearly-extinct species found on it is just as strange and mysterious if not more-so.

From two-headed turtles and snakes to multi-legged frogs and much more, it's safe to say that the following animal anomalies aren't your everyday, creatures.

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but some baby animals aren't conventionally cute.

Rainforest treetop walks are not for the faint of heart or those fearful of heights, but incredibly amazing adventures for those who dare to take the walk.

Though they are relegated to game show gross-out props in much of the West, bugs are quite eco-friendly protein sources.

Pet costumes are an apparently popular way to add a little spice to the look of pet dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even monkeys.

Desert topography seems especially alien. It is no surprise that some of the world's most unusual and spectacular flowers and trees are found in the desert.

For these animals, negotiating rocky terrain and finding food in such a scarce environment is second nature.

From cougars to crocodiles and alligators to hippopotamuses and rhinos, you would be surprised to see what exotic animals some people own as pets.