Animal Encyclopedia

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

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Photos That Prove Cows Are Too Adorable for Words

Though they might not immediately come to mind when you think of cute or cuddly

The Surprising Reasons Why Animals Play Dead

Fight or flight are cited as the two most common responses animals have to immediate

Rescue Dogs Lead the Winners of Kennel Club’s Dog Photographer of the Year Competition

This year’s overall winner of the Kennel Club’s Dog Photographer of the Year was Denise

Allergic to Cats? Here’s What Breed You Should Adopt

Many people want to adopt a cat but think they can’t because they’re allergic. However,

This Blind Golden Retriever and His Guide Dog Will Put a Smile On Your Face

Dogs have the power to stay endlessly positive through any hardship, so long as they

People Open Box and Find Out It’s Full of Guinea Pigs

The Davidson County Animal Shelter in Lexington, North Carolina, was already almost full to bursting

A Tagged Arctic Fox Traveled More Than 2,700 Miles in Just 76 Days

Last year, a young Arctic fox that had been tagged by Norwegian researchers traveled more

Orphaned Baby Dugong Becomes Thailand’s New ‘National Sweetheart’

A baby dugong in Thailand has captured the hearts of the country’s population after she

8 Photos of Sharks That Prove They Aren’t as Scary as They Seem

If you’ve ever been wary about so much as sticking your toes in the water

Man Leaps Into Lake to Save a Drowning Baby Deer

When Kenny Croyle headed out for a day of fun with his family on California’s

Humans Care for Baby Bengal Tigers After Their Mother Abandons Them

Four brand-new little Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, were abandoned by their

15 Incredible Photos of Animals in the Wild

Nothing beats taking a short break in your day to admire beautiful wild animals. Here

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

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

This Beautiful Bird Is Actually 3 Species in One

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