Animal Encyclopedia

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

LATEST IN PETS

7 Animals That Are in Danger of Disappearing Forever

Last March, the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, died at 45 years of

Cops Come to the Rescue Of Coyote Stuck in an Awkward Predicament

Earlier this week, officers from the Massachusetts Environmental Police were called to the scene of

More Than Half of American Pets Are Fat, New Study Reveals

‘I would never say that to someone in an exam room, but the fact of

Abandoned Puppy Was Scared She Hid Behind A Trash Can All Night

On a cold night in February, while it was pouring rain, Halo was taken to

WILD ANIMALS

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

Fat Rat Stuck in Manhole Cover Rescued by Firefighters

The well-being of one sewer rat in the world might not amount to much for

FACTS

These Are the Biggest Animals in the World

Humans may be the ones who cracked the code on cell phones, written language, and

Exotic Turtles Wrapped in Duct Tape Found in Airport Luggage

The Indian star tortoise native to parts of India has been declining in the wild

Fascinating Facts About Polar Bears

They’re not the world’s largest carnivores by a long shot. That honor goes to the

15 Life Lessons You Can Learn from Your Pet

Does any being on this earth love life as much a dog? Whether they’re romping

BIRDS

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

Bird of Paradise: a Real Wonder of Nature

Birds of paradise outshine other birds with their beautiful plumage and spectacular courtship displays. Their