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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.

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Raccoon finding refuge within the hollow of a tree.
Jimothy is scurrying through the gaming world
A raccoon (Procyon lotor) is seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 24, 2026.
Jimothy might be one of several 'Jimothi,' Seattle reports
A racoon walks over the running path in almost deserted Central Park in Manhattan on April 16, 2020 in New York City
Jimothy the raccoon is taking over the internet
kitten peering into automatic litter box and sitting in litter box looking out
Petlibro's Luma litter box is a mid-range Litter-Robot dupe people have been waiting for
A dog in a Lesure dog bed
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Shop the best pet deals on Le Sure dog beds, Petlibro water fountains, and Earth Rated poop bags
Punch the monkey carries his plushie in adorable picture
We all love viral videos of Punch the monkey. A lot of them are AI.
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Animals

This photo taken on February 19, 2026 shows a 7 month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, spending time with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture
The internet demanded another Punch update. So here's how he's doing.
Sign up for The Farmer's Dog and get 60% off the first box for your furry friend
Treat your pup with 50% off your first box from The Farmer's Dog
This majestic lady won the 2025 National Dog Show
Strange AI-generated clips of musicians with animals are going viral
A 7 month-old male macaque monkey named Punch, who was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth, spending time with a stuffed orangutan toy The internet is worried about Punch the monkey. The zoo says he's OK.
A dog wanders on the ski trail during the women's team cross country free sprint qualification event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games You need to watch this very good dog interrupt the women's Olympic ski race
ikea stuffed orangutan on child's bedroom floor with toys Punch the monkey's emotional support plushie is from IKEA. Buy it before it sells out.
a baby Japanese macaque monkey The internet is rooting for this abandoned baby monkey and his stuffed animal
Penny, the Doberman Pinscher, winner of Best in Show, during the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Junior Showmanship, Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) + Best In Show at Madison Square Garden on February 03, 2026 in New York City. This noble lady won the 2026 Westminster Dog Show

Best Products

Petsafe automatic feeder with white cat eating The best automatic cat feeders to keep your feline fed while you're away
Person using vacuum on armchair that dog is sitting on with mouth open The best handheld vacuums for keeping up with pet hair
Cat sitting inside black Litter-Robot in room with furniture and rug Self-cleaning litter boxes are a serious game changer for busy cat parents
Dog using dog feeder. The best automatic dog feeders to keep your BFF fed on time
Picture of multiple dog puzzle options The best dog puzzles to occupy your pup and keep them mentally stimulated
dog with toys The best chew toys, as reviewed by my dog
Black and white dog in nature wearing a low-profile black harness Everything you need to go hiking with your dog
Black and white dog peeking out of a wooden crate All the best dog products of 2022
6 of the best dog beds to help your pup rest easy 6 of the best dog beds to help your pup rest easy
Best dog DNA tests: How to learn more about your pup and build a stronger bond Best dog DNA tests: How to learn more about your pup and build a stronger bond

Deals

A dog and a cat sitting on a bed together Celebrate man's best friend on International Dog Day with these stellar deals
Two cats playing on a grey mat with colored holes and red pom pom
The interactive Cheerble cat board game is on sale for $30 off
Dog sniffing at bowl full of kibble
Celebrate National Pet Day with these deals for pets and pet parents
Cat with one paw in litterbox looking at siftease unit
Sift away your poop-scooping problem with this litter box cleaner on sale
Cat standing next to water dispenser and dish with red ball in the middle
Save $10 on a whisker-friendly cat water fountain
Orange tabby cat with red scarf looking up
Save 52% on this cat toy that helps entertain and exercise your furry friend
Mottled dog with blue eyes next to dog dna test kit
Save 24% on the DNA My Dog breed test
Two cats playing with rectangular toy with red and blue holes
Save $30 on a Kickstarter-funded interactive cat 'board game'
Pink robot cat toy with feather next to cat with blue eyes
Get your cat a friendly robot to play with for only $30
Dog looking away with vest in black and orange
Save 73% on this heated dog vest that'll keep your best bud toasty all winter long

News

andy samberg talkings to seth meyers on the 'late night' set Seth Meyers' dog Frisbee, Andy Samberg's longtime nemesis, gets the last laugh
ai images showing animals on surveillance footag AI-generated animals in fake surveillance videos are fooling the internet
screenshots of rescue dog tiki from tiktoks documenting his journey The viral TikTok dog who stole the internet's heart is now ready for adoption
Three phone screens on a blue background, each depicting a viral TikTok of the anglerfish. An anglerfish’s search for the sun goes viral, but science has a different story
a dog with a stick in its mouth running through the snow Southern dogs experiencing snow for the first time is super heartwarming
The head of a member of the newly identified species Bathynomus vaderi. Scientists find a 'giant' new species. It's a delicacy.
a cat in a carrier in the airport A cat pooped on an airplane. What happened next sparked a viral airline saga.
A giant congregation of crabs filmed 1,350 feet below the surface in the ocean off of Chile. The deep sea footage scientists filmed in 2024 is jaw-dropping
The newly discovered deep sea predator, Dulcibella camanchaca. 26,000 feet undersea, scientists find a ghostly predator
Rare footage of a nautilus recently filmed in the south Pacific Ocean. Scientists film footage of extremely ancient deep sea creatures

More Animals

How to make a hit horror movie starring your dog
By Emmett Smith
Indy from 'Good Boy'
Dr. Jane Goodall, groundbreaking chimpanzee expert and conservationist, has died
By Amanda Yeo
Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN messenger of peace, during the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Global Business Forum in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.
AI is helping rescue a nearly extinct bird species
By Amanda Yeo
Two photographs side by side. On the left is a taxidermied tooth-billed pigeon on display. On the right is the last known photograph of a tooth-billed pigeon in the wild, taken in 2012.
Robert Irwin weighed in on the 100 men vs one gorilla debate
By Amanda Yeo
Two images. On the left is a screenshot of a TikTok by Robert Irwin. On the right is a gorilla.
Deep sea craft filmed unprecedented footage of a colossal squid
By Mark Kaufman
An image from the first-ever confirmed footage of a colossal squid.
Dire wolves have been brought back from extinction. What does this mean?
By Amanda Yeo
Dire wolves Romulus and Remus next to each other in the snow at five months old.
Scientists filmed something outrageous riding on a shark
By Mark Kaufman
A mysterious sighting of an octopus riding on top of a short-fin mako shark in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf.
Robot elephants are replacing real ones in an Indian temple
By Teodosia Dobriyanova
A crowd gathers around a life-size robotic elephant. The background is blurred and painted blue, with the Mashable logo hovering on the top left corner of the image
Scientists accidentally created the cutest mouse in the world
By Amanda Yeo
Two Colossal Woolly Mice above a Colossal logo.
Visible from space, a mega iceberg could be on a collision course
By Teodosia Dobriyanova
A collage shows penguins, seals, a satellite image and a a drone photo of the A23a iceberg.
A wounded sea turtle swims again thanks to 3D printed harness
By Teodosia Dobriyanova
Photograph shows Charlotte the sea turtle swimming under water after she's been fit with the 3D-printed harness
Scientists reveal why Bering Bridge let humans cross — but not all animals
By Mark Kaufman
An illustration of woolly mammoths crossing the Arctic tundra.
The 2024 National Dog Show winner is 'everything a Pug should be'
By Amanda Yeo
2024 National Dog Show Best In Show Winner, Pug named "Vito."
A dog climbed an Egyptian pyramid — and things just got weirder from there
By Neal Broverman
The Pyramid of Khafre near Cairo
There's an eerie mystery sound in the ocean. It could be a conversation.
By Mark Kaufman
A ship amid the fog in the ocean
Scientists discover mysterious deep sea creature. It hunts with a hood.
By Mark Kaufman
It took 150 sightings over 20 years and genetic testing to identify this new deep sea species.
Scientists film footage of alien, shimmering creature in the remote ocean
By Mark Kaufman
Scientists recently spotted this curious polychaete off the coast of Chile.
'Who Deng?' Meet Haggis, the newest hippo sensation from Edinburgh Zoo
By Tim Marcin
viral pygmy hippo moo deng walking in sand.
Scientists witness stunning, unprecedented carnage in the ocean
By Mark Kaufman
An Atlantic cod swimming in the dark ocean.
A deep sea expedition is filming jaw-dropping footage
By Mark Kaufman
A giant group of crabs filmed 1,350 feet below the surface in San Antonio Canyon.
From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feeds
By Crystal Bell
A composite of cute animals on the internet: a baby sloth, a baby hippo, a ragdoll cat, and a baby penguin
Of course there's a Moo Deng memecoin. And of course it's pumping (until it stops).
By Stan Schroeder
Moo Deng
Baby hippo Moo Deng has a 24-hour livestream now. Here's how to watch.
By Amanda Yeo
Moo Deng, a two-month-old female pygmy hippo who has recently become a viral internet sensation, stands next to her mother Jona, 25, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province on September 15, 2024.
Meet Pesto the penguin, an absolute unit, massive King Penguin chick in Australia
By Tim Marcin
three screenshot of tiktoks of a massive baby penguin that still has it's black feathers
Why we’re all in love with a little hippo named Moo Deng
By Tim Marcin
images of the hippo moo deng with a background of hearts and stars
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