Animal Encyclopedia

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

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Adorable Puppy Pictures That Will Make You Melt

Longer arms were created with the purpose of holding more puppies, right? Or at the

5 Things Mice Don’t Want You to Know

Mice are always on the hunt for non-threatening spaces that radiate warmth. Like humans, we

Adorable Otter Passes Away at Zoo Because Someone Did This

Otto the river otter was known by many as the “most cheerful” of his kind

Guy Finds Tiny White Baby Deer Stranded in the Middle of the Road

Last week, a truck driver in California came screeching to a halt when he saw

14 Animals That Made It to Space Before You Did

‘In the early days of rocket science, no one knew what the effects of weightlessness

7 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe in the Yard This Summer

With the warm weather calling your name this summer season, you and your pets will

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

20 Bizarre Animals You’ve Never Heard Of

We often grow up learning about the same popular animals—lions, elephants, dogs, monkeys—but there are

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

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

15 of the Most Venomous Creatures on Earth

Can you believe a snake has enough venom to kill several adults at once or

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

Fun and Crazy Facts About Cockatiels

Even though they have been around since nearly the beginning of time, cockatiels were first