The Hidden Lives of Pets

A BASE jumping border collie, a bopping cockatoo and racing rats show that animal intelligence can get a big boost in the right enriched environment.

If we could talk to the animals... While chatty canine Bunny paves the way in pet communication, parrots have mastered the art of vocal expression.

Heat-seeking dogs. GPS-outfitted cats. Sporty goldfish with squad goals. Our super friends in the animal world possess so many hidden superpowers.

Survival in the wild has led to these critters' ace athletic abilities. Just try to keep up with speedy greyster dogs — and endurance champ tortoises.