Animal Encyclopedia

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

LATEST IN PETS

French Bulldog Puppy Gets Her Own Precious Newborn Photoshoot

The life of a young child is full of celebrations: first steps, first words, first

Abandoned ‘Puppy’ Turns Out to Be Tiny Coyote

An abandoned “puppy” in San Diego was not a puppy at all. A man walking

Dog Finds Himself All Alone At Shelter After Everyone Else Gets Adopted

Last weekend, Wayside Waifs in Kansas City, Missouri, held a 19-hour adoption event. So many

‘Dead’ Cat Returns Home Alive Hours After Heartbreaking Funeral

For the past three years, this sweet black cat named Loki has been Nathan Sonoras’

WILD 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

15 Animal Photos That Will Brighten Up Your Day

Pictures of these animals were taken at the perfect moment. Here are some amazing and

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

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