Animal Encyclopedia

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

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Ducklings Are So Excited To Reunite With Their Sick Brother

Outside Chad Emrick’s apartment complex in Florida lives a family of ducks whom he simply

Abandoned Puppy Because of Its Crooked Jaw Gets a New Home

A puppy that was going to be abandoned because he was born with a crooked

15 Most Famous Dogs in History

“Toto, I don’t believe we’re in Kansas anymore.” With those eight words, Toto earned his

13 Extinct Animals We’ve Lost in the Last 150 Years

Several species are being driven to extinction thanks, in large part, to human interference. Sometimes

17 Funny Animal Pictures That You Need in Your Life

The Internet was practically invented for funny animal pictures. Here are some of the best

Stray Kitten Walks Up to Puppy to Ask Him for Help

When Delfina Plaja got a dog named Taco for her birthday last year, she had

Here’s How to Help Animals Affected by the Amazon Wildfires

As thousands of fires rage in Brazil, many fear the Amazon rainforest — the world’s

20 Places to Safely See Wild Animals Up Close

When we think of where to see wildlife, we often think of national parks or

Stunning Photos of Whale Sharks in the Wild

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. Their name is a little confusing,

Guys Out Fishing See a Monkey in Need of Saving

Recently, Renato Borella decided to go on a little fishing expedition along the Teles Pires

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 Reasons Lizards Are Misunderstood and Why We Need Them

Lizards sometimes get a bad rap in movies, comics, and TV. From Godzilla, to the

Stunning Photos of Dolphins in the Wild

Dolphins are some of the most majestic creatures out there. Not only are they beautiful,

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 Incredible Bird Photos from the BPOTY Contest

Every year, a panel of bird photography enthusiasts comes together to choose the winners of

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