Animal Encyclopedia

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

LATEST IN PETS

21 of the Most Dog-Friendly Cities in America

Dog parks, also known as “off-leash dog areas,” are among the fastest-growing park amenities in

Three Dogs Died Within Hours of Playing in a Pond Due to Toxic Algae

A doggy play date in a North Carolina pond turned tragic after three pups died

Stray Dog Adopted by Police Loves to Help Them Practice Their Pat-Downs

This is Chato — a cheerful dog who was recently “hired” by a police department

Did You Adopt a Wolf or a Dog? With These Breeds, It’s Hard to Tell

You have plenty of reasons to be afraid of a big bad wolf, but there’s

5 Things Every Pet Owner Should Know, According to Experts

INSIDER asked a group of pet experts about some of their best advice for those

This Shelter Puppy Was Born with the Cutest Handlebar Mustache

When a stray shepherd mix and her 11 newborn puppies arrived at Dallas Animal Services

How Many Wild Tigers Are Left Around the World?

Tigers are unlike any other cat species. Whether it’s because their roar can be heard

8 Ways You Can Help Save the Elephants

Asian and African elephants are almost on the brink of extinction due to illegal poaching,

6 Facts About Elephants That Will Amaze You

It’s no secret that elephants are extraordinary animals. These magnificent beasts have an impressive size,

These Sweet Photos of Honeybees Will Make You Love Them

The birds and the bees – As bees visit flowers to collect food, pollen from

9 Animals You’ll Never See at a Zoo

Every animal’s needs are different. People go to zoos and aquariums to get up close

Sea Lion Spotted With the Strangest Thing Around His Neck

Earlier this month, beachgoers in Argentina were shocked to find a sea lion carrying some

10 Animals That Could Survive the Apocalypse

In the grand scheme of things, humans are pretty fragile. Other animals, however, are essentially

10 Weirdest Sea Creatures That Live in Our Oceans

The ocean is full of all sorts of mysterious creatures and natural wonders. And despite

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

5 Things You Never Knew About Owls

There’s no one “owl”—in fact there are 250 different species of the birds, and they

Photographer Spots Mother Bird Giving Strangest Thing to Her Chick

It wasn’t until Karen Mason got home from a sunny day at St. Pete Beach,

Guy Sees a Bald Eagle Caught in Traffic — and Saves Her Life

Dandon Miller’s favorite piece of clothing is a red and black flannel. He’s had the

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