PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There are lots of books out there with interesting facts and information about animals — but one author with Portland roots has found her niche and is getting national ...

Portlander Brooke Barker has been fascinated with strange and sad animal facts for years. Some turtles breathe through their butts, for example. For a sampling of her cartoons, flip through this ...

LONDON -- We might think most animals have simple, care-free lives, but the truth is much, much sadder than that. Did you know, for instance, that wolves who are unlucky enough to get booted out of ...

Brooke Barker writes and illustrates books about animals. Her most popular work is titled Sad Animal Facts, but she has also put together a follow-up titled Sad Animal Babies, and her newest book is ...

Instagram can lead to an unhealthy obsession with likes. Or it can simply provide endless amusement. Take Sad Animal Facts, for example. The account features drawings of cute animals by Brooke Barker, ...