The White House has housed some of the most powerful leaders in world history, but it’s also been home to an astonishing variety of animals. From the expected dogs and cats to alligators and bear cubs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the history of the United States presidency, most ...

The history of presidential pets is a fascinating journey through American political culture, offering insights into the personal lives of our nation's leaders and the evolving relationship between ...

Since the nation’s founding, pets have played an essential role in the lives of many U.S. presidents. A new exhibition at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston tells the story ...