Silkie chickens are a prized breed of chicken with a beautiful and fluffy (yet misleading) set of white feathers and black skin. The chicken flesh itself is a dark bluish-gray or even black, and the ...

The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found that city-dwelling raccoons are showing early signs of domestication — and ...

In a viral Instagram video, a cat owner from Pennsylvania compares the kitten she thought she was getting to the young feline she got instead, and internet users can’t cope with the hilarious ...

CORRECTION: A North Carolina animal rescue on Sept. 26 corrected an earlier email it shared with McClatchy News. The kitten named Happy lost tissue around one of his eyes, according to Heart of the ...

If you need a good laugh today, look no further than this Silkie Chicken’s viral “glow-up.” The fluffy bird got a set of googly eyes—and the result is both hilarious and completely wrong in the best ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, With 40-Across, certain cuddly house pet, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy ...

John Hussey has patrolled the turf at the biggest stadiums in the country as an NFL official for 23 years, officiating playoff games and a Super Bowl while staring down the biggest stars in the league ...

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun-dappled yards, giggling children collecting eggs, and cuddly hens nestled ...

A woman who had always dreamed of having a "cuddly" dog finally got her wish. Kris, from California, is the proud owner of pit bull cross Olive, who exceeded Kris's expectations of having an attention ...

This rare black-feathered Silkie chicken is cooked low and slow for a rich, tender bite. Its deep flavor and color set it apart from any other bird. ‘Xi is watching’: How Trump’s aid cuts have left ...

Comfort Silkie is the first brand to patent the “security blanket” for babies. The blankets are small and soft, so infants can hold them. Ideally, infants are comforted by the blankets by replicating ...

The Silkies, inspired by the breed of dogs of the same name, came together unexpectedly after life thwarted the group’s initial plans: The pandemic forced their original indie rock outfit to split.