Animals

From adorable pets to awe-inspiring wildlife, we've got a menagerie of content that celebrates the beauty, intelligence, and diversity of the animal kingdom. Dive into heartwarming rescue tales, explore the quirkiest animal behaviors, and stay connected with the conservation efforts that aim to protect our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Whether you're a devoted pet parent or a wildlife enthusiast, join us on a journey of discovery as we showcase the incredible stories and extraordinary lives of the creatures that make our world a richer and more extraordinary place.

Bailey the robot dog

Ringling Bros. Circus is back, but the only 'animal' performer is a robot dog

two dogs in crates with beds look at each other through windows in the crate

Save 20% at Fable Pets and treat good dogs to a new crate, toy, or bed

Actor Roshan Mathew holding an object made of ivory in a still from 'Poacher'.

Prime Video's 'Poacher' takes a deep dive into the ivory trade in India

More Animals

Scientists find big megalodon tooth in a really unexpected place

An "amazing" find.

01/06/2024

By Mark Kaufman

A conception of a giant shark, like a megalodon, hunting smaller prey.

A conception of a giant shark, like a megalodon, hunting smaller prey.

The stunning deep sea footage scientists filmed in 2023

What swims in the dark?

12/26/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A giant phantom jelly spotted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on Dec. 4, 2023.

A giant phantom jelly spotted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on Dec. 4, 2023.

Scientists say they conversed with a whale. It may be practice for aliens.

One day, advanced civilization may contact us.

12/16/2023

By Rebecca Sohn

The Milky Way alone likely contains over 1 trillion planets. Might intelligent life exist in the deep cosmos?

The Milky Way alone likely contains over 1 trillion planets. Might intelligent life exist in the deep cosmos?

Absolutely astonishing deep sea giant just filmed by scientists

An elusive creature of the deep sea.

12/09/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A giant phantom jelly spotted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on Dec. 4, 2023.

A giant phantom jelly spotted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on Dec. 4, 2023.

Is the Litter-Robot 4 worth $700?

It looks like a space pod.

11/26/2023

By Christianna Silva

A cat looking at, stepping into, and then peeing in the Litter-Robot 4

A cat looking at, stepping into, and then peeing in the Litter-Robot 4

This tiny toasted marshmallow won 2023's National Dog Show

Stache the Sealyham Terrier beat over 1800 other dogs to take home the top title.

11/24/2023

A Sealyham Terrier being examined at the 2023 National Dog Show.

A Sealyham Terrier being examined at the 2023 National Dog Show.

John Oliver's 'alarmingly aggressive' campaign worked. Pūteketeke is the 'Bird of the Century'.

To the Pūteketeke go the spoils.

11/15/2023

A man in glasses is dressed up as a large bird with an impressive orange plumage.

A man in glasses is dressed up as a large bird with an impressive orange plumage.

This puppy and dog training bundle is on sale for less than $25

Survive the puppy stage.

11/15/2023

By StackCommerce

woman playing with dog in the woods

woman playing with dog in the woods

Scientists reveal deadly Earth just after the dinosaur asteroid hit

A dark, merciless extinction.

11/04/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A dinosaur skull on a fiery landscape.

A dinosaur skull on a fiery landscape.

This bird was just declared extinct. You can hear its final song.

A haunting song.

10/21/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A biologist recorded a Kauaʻi ʻōʻō song in 1986, a song from either the last or one of the last individuals of the species.

A biologist recorded a Kauaʻi ʻōʻō song in 1986, a song from either the last or one of the last individuals of the species.

Bed bug outbreaks are real. Here's what experts want you to know.

"We're the perfect host."

10/14/2023

By Mark Kaufman

C. hemipterus, a bed bug species. These pests bite and suck blood while people sleep.

C. hemipterus, a bed bug species. These pests bite and suck blood while people sleep.

Fat Bear Week winner is revealed. She's a rebel.

Watch out.

10/11/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The 2023 Fat Bear Week winner, Grazer, seen in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in September.

The 2023 Fat Bear Week winner, Grazer, seen in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River in September.

These 16 striking photos capture the variety of the world's wildlife

From the wetlands of Indonesia to the forests of Brazil.

10/10/2023

By Meera Navlakha

An orca on the beaches in Cadzand-Bad, Zeeland, the Netherlands.

An orca on the beaches in Cadzand-Bad, Zeeland, the Netherlands.

Unprecedented fat bear story just got even better

"It's a great story."

10/07/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The fat bear cousins bears 909 and 910.

The fat bear cousins bears 909 and 910.

This bear looked frail and weak. Look at his transformation.

"He must have been extraordinarily hungry."

10/05/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The aging bear Otis (bear 480) seen looking quite gaunt in July 2023.

The aging bear Otis (bear 480) seen looking quite gaunt in July 2023.

What's Fat Bear Week?

"Each bear faces its own challenges in order to gain the body mass necessary to survive."

10/04/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The Fat Bear Week Champion bear 747 fishing in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River.

The Fat Bear Week Champion bear 747 fishing in Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River.

Fat Bear Week is back. In 2023, the bears overcame big obstacles.

A fat bear is a successful bear.

10/03/2023

By Mark Kaufman

One of the 2023 Fat Bear Week contestants, "Chunk."

One of the 2023 Fat Bear Week contestants, "Chunk."

A government shutdown means bad news for Fat Bear Week

Congressional dysfunction threatens to delay the best week of the internet.

09/29/2023

By Mark Kaufman

The famous Katmai National Park and Preserve bear "Holly" (bear 435).

The famous Katmai National Park and Preserve bear "Holly" (bear 435).

Musk lied about monkey deaths, report says

A new report details what Neuralink's test monkey's went through just as Musk says the device is ready for human trials.

09/21/2023

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Dramatic images show why emperor penguins were hit with catastrophe

Thousands of chicks are dead.

08/26/2023

By Mark Kaufman

Emperor penguins in Antarctica.

Emperor penguins in Antarctica.

10,000 feet down, scientists find 'enormous' octopus colony

The octopuses are drawn to this deep sea location.

08/23/2023

By Mark Kaufman

an octopus garden in the deep sea.

an octopus garden in the deep sea.

The best automatic cat feeders to keep your feline fed while you're away

Dinner is always served on time with an automatic pet feeder.

08/17/2023

By Caitlin McCormack and Timothy Beck Werth

Petsafe automatic feeder with white cat eating

Petsafe automatic feeder with white cat eating

What even is a sun bear?

Yes, the sun bear is a real bear.

08/14/2023

By Mark Kaufman and Warren Shaw

Is the Sun Bear Real?

Is the Sun Bear Real?

Scientists make eye-opening discovery in deep sea caves

What lurks in the ocean's secret passageways?

08/08/2023

By Mark Kaufman

A deep sea octopus found over 8,200 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean surface.

A deep sea octopus found over 8,200 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean surface.

There's a fascinating new clue to the giant megalodon's extinction

Intense shark competition...

08/05/2023

By Mark Kaufman

a Megalodon next to a great white shark

a Megalodon next to a great white shark

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