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.

A mysterious sighting of an octopus riding on top of a short-fin mako shark in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf.
Scientists filmed something outrageous riding on a shark
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
Robot elephants are replacing real ones in an Indian temple
Two Colossal Woolly Mice above a Colossal logo.
Scientists accidentally created the cutest mouse in the world

Animals

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 wounded sea turtle swims again thanks to 3D printed harness
26,000 feet undersea, scientists find a ghostly predator
Scientists film footage of extremely ancient deep sea creatures
Scientists reveal why Bering Bridge let humans cross — but not all animals
A collage shows penguins, seals, a satellite image and a a drone photo of the A23a iceberg. Visible from space, a mega iceberg could be on a collision course
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

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

Reviews

A cat looking at, stepping into, and then peeing in the Litter-Robot 4 Is the Litter-Robot 4 worth $700?
Black and white dog laying in a minimal wooden crate We tried the Fable Pets dog crate, and it's as good as it looks
dog laying in grass with dog toys in front of her Fable's dog toys merge enrichment and aesthetic, but are they worth the money?
Colby Jack the cat playing with the PetSafe Bolt Laser Cat Toy The PetSafe Bolt Laser Cat Toy rules
A Death Star for cats: Why this WiFi robot kitty litter may be worth $550 A Death Star for cats: Why this WiFi robot kitty litter may be worth $550
We tried all the dog products from Wild One's latest drop We tried all the dog products from Wild One's latest drop
full-length shot of the vacuum and close-up of the dirty water tank Bissell CrossWave X7 Cordless Pet Pro makes cleaning up messes kinda fun
Swiftpaws offers 'the best game of chase' for active dogs, but it's gonna cost you Swiftpaws offers 'the best game of chase' for active dogs, but it's gonna cost you
man with dog and BarkBath vacuum
Bissell's BarkBath Dual Use is a hassle-free way to clean your beloved pet — and your couch
Cheerble's Wickedbone is a fun smart dog toy with a mind of its own Cheerble's Wickedbone is a fun smart dog toy with a mind of its own

Deals

A dog and a cat sitting on a bed together Celebrate man's best friend on International Dog Day with these stellar deals
person playing with a cat
Pets are going crazy over this $20 interactive toy
woman playing with dog in the woods
This puppy and dog training bundle is on sale for less than $25
Brown dog eating out of a bowl next to two blue Chewy boxes
Chewy's Blue Box Sale can help you spoil your pets this summer
Wild One leash
Save up to $51 on a fancy Wild One Walk Kit for your dog
Hand holding teal water dish out to dog with tongue out
Get a water bottle for dogs (cute) on sale for 43% off
Two cats playing with grey toy with multicolored holes and joystick
Surprise your cat with this interactive toy that's on sale for $30 off
Outward Hound dog puzzle
Stimulate your pup's brain with a dog puzzle — this one is almost 50% off
Cat being brushed with white device
Tame the pet hair around your home with 20% off this handheld device
Person sitting with dog in back of truck with red doggiesak bag on top of cooler and blue bags next to them
Save 32% on a dog-walking bag that helps keep your pup's stuff organized on the go

News

2024 National Dog Show Best In Show Winner, Pug named "Vito." The 2024 National Dog Show winner is 'everything a Pug should be'
Scientists recently spotted this curious polychaete off the coast of Chile. Scientists film footage of alien, shimmering creature in the remote ocean
viral pygmy hippo moo deng walking in sand. 'Who Deng?' Meet Haggis, the newest hippo sensation from Edinburgh Zoo
A composite of cute animals on the internet: a baby sloth, a baby hippo, a ragdoll cat, and a baby penguin From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feeds
Moo Deng Of course there's a Moo Deng memecoin. And of course it's pumping (until it stops).
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. Baby hippo Moo Deng has a 24-hour livestream now. Here's how to watch.
three screenshot of tiktoks of a massive baby penguin that still has it's black feathers Meet Pesto the penguin, an absolute unit, massive King Penguin chick in Australia
images of the hippo moo deng with a background of hearts and stars Why we’re all in love with a little hippo named Moo Deng
a baby hippo standing with its mouth open The internet has fallen in love with baby hippo Moo Deng
One of the most dominant bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve's Brooks River, Bear 32, "Chunk." Fat bear ate 135,000 calories in 10 hours. And he's not done.

More Animals

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 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.
Flying spaghetti monster and unworldly life filmed in deep sea footage
By Mark Kaufman
A flying spaghetti monster spotted amid a recent deep ocean expedition.
Chances are, your cat would probably get you killed in 'A Quiet Place'
By Christianna Silva
Screenshots of TikTok showing a trend for cats in A Quiet Place Day One
This shark lives for centuries. Scientists discover how it resists aging.
By Mark Kaufman
A Greenland shark swimming in ocean.
Creature with giant eggs filmed thousands of feet undersea
By Mark Kaufman
A recently discovered species of deep-sea squid protecting a brood of unusually large eggs.
Yes, big spiders are spreading in the U.S. No, they're not flying.
By Mark Kaufman
a Joro spider on a web
Cicadas love to land on people. Experts explain why.
By Mark Kaufman
The head of a cicada that emerged in 2021 as part of Brood X.
Ringling Bros. Circus is back, but the only 'animal' performer is a robot dog
By Matt Binder
Bailey the robot dog
Save 20% at Fable Pets and treat good dogs to a new crate, toy, or bed
By Lauren Allain
two dogs in crates with beds look at each other through windows in the crate
Prime Video's 'Poacher' takes a deep dive into the ivory trade in India
By Meera Navlakha
Actor Roshan Mathew holding an object made of ivory in a still from 'Poacher'.
Scientists find big megalodon tooth in a really unexpected place
By Mark Kaufman
A conception of a giant shark, like a megalodon, hunting smaller prey.
The stunning deep sea footage scientists filmed in 2023
By Mark Kaufman
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.
By Rebecca Sohn
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
By Mark Kaufman
A giant phantom jelly spotted by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on Dec. 4, 2023.
This tiny toasted marshmallow won 2023's National Dog Show
By Amanda Yeo
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'.
By Sam Haysom
A man in glasses is dressed up as a large bird with an impressive orange plumage.
Scientists reveal deadly Earth just after the dinosaur asteroid hit
By Mark Kaufman
A dinosaur skull on a fiery landscape.
This bird was just declared extinct. You can hear its final song.
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.
Bed bug outbreaks are real. Here's what experts want you to know.
By Mark Kaufman
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.
By Mark Kaufman
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
By Meera Navlakha
An orca on the beaches in Cadzand-Bad, Zeeland, the Netherlands.
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