From horse escorts to much-loved mascots, these pups have been firefighters' pals for centuries. But why are Dalmatians fire dogs? Historians explain this famous tradition. Jack the Bum, Spot and Mike ...

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These rodents build towns, help the environment, and even talk about us. Laura Moss is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience writing about science, nature, culture, and the environment.