Cage fright The word “zoo” was coined in the 1840s by the London Zoo, which first called itself a “zoological garden,” but the idea of holding animals in public viewing cells dates back to 3500 B.C. in Egypt. Ancient Rome collected exotic animals, too, although they were often forced to fight each other (or humans). [...]

Dogs are widely regarded as man’s best friend, although everyone has their own preference for pets. Coming in a variety of different breeds, sizes, shapes and personalities, no two dogs are alike. Here are some adorable dog photographs:

The 11-year-old plunged into the water after he spotted the helpless dog struggling for life and plucked it to safety. The pooch had been tied in a sack weighed down with bricks in Fuzhou, eastern China. ‘It was very cruel to try to drown him. I didn’t really think about it – I just jumped [...]

Have you ever thought about how many hours we actually sleep each day? What I believe is that it’s definitely been a long time since I slept like a baby. While we humans are struggling with sleeping problems and discovering healthy sleep-promoting techniques, there are many animals which happily spend more than 80% of their [...]

English Bulldogs are gentle and fun-loving animals with a big personality.  This is a breed that was specifically created for bull baiting.  They have since then become a family oriented loyal companion. These dogs can weigh up to 50 pounds, that’s quite the size for a dog that’s so low to the ground.  Their heads [...]