Animal Encyclopedia

Once a week our team curates interesting stories from the animal kingdom and sends it your way.

LATEST IN PETS

These 10 Pups Protect Your Home and Still Like to Snuggle

Smart, loyal, and courageous – if you had to narrow down the best traits for

20 Weird and Unusual Animals Around the World

A fisherman in Penghu, Taiwan, recently discovered an unusual, green, jelly-like creature stuck to his

15 Changes You Can Make to Help Endangered Species

Entire species of plants and animals around the world are disappearing at an alarming rate.

Little Dog Trapped in Tar Kept Barking Until Someone Heard Him

Last week, workers near the town of Suwałki, Poland, heard something that made them concerned.

WILD ANIMALS

15 Hysterical Photos from the Wildlife Comedy Photography Awards

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (CWPA) recognize the most hilarious candid photos of animals

Passerby Finds A Frozen Baby Bat On The Ground

Sometimes all it takes to make a world of difference is a little warmth and

15 Adorable Baby Photos of Super Dangerous Animals

A friendly face doesn’t always mean they’re a friend—and nowhere is that more true than

‘Extinct’ Giant Tortoise Found Alive on Galapagos Island After More Than a Century

For the first time in over a century, a giant tortoise thought extinct has been

FACTS

20 Fascinating Transparent Animals That Will Blow Your Mind

Transparent animals are everywhere. Being invisible or hard to see is a great way to

13 Amazing Cleaning Tips All Dog Owners Should Know

Spring is right around the corner, and we all know what that means! It’s time

15 Things You Never Knew About the Animals That Live in the Arctic’s Extreme Conditions

Imagine a land where the sun only rises and sets only once a year. A

The Most Famous Elephants Throughout History

Elephants are majestic creaturies. Currently, the African bush elephant, African forest elephant, and Asian elephant

BIRDS

15 Photos of the Rarest Birds in Existence

Birds are some of the most incredible creatures out there. These fascinating vertebrates are some

How to Save a Baby Bird’s Life

Every spring, when the weather starts to get warmer, baby animals pop up everywhere. Bunnies

Facts About Birds You Probably Didn’t Know

While ravens in the wild are unlikely to pick up human language, in captivity they

This Beautiful Bird Is Actually 3 Species in One

A striking yellow, black and white bird spotted in Pennsylvania is actually a hybrid between