(ANIMAL PICTURES) Oftentimes animals amuse us with their unintentionally funny antics. From chasing after their own tail, to eating snow, animal conduct is nowhere near as controlled or calculated as ours. But it’s the moments when they tend to behave like us that yield the most amusing results. Check out this adorable gallery of animals mimicking humans. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) The New Year is just around the corner—so what better way to celebrate than with cute animal pictures? Check out these up-and-coming stars of the next generation of adorable. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL FRIENDS) First spotted by local fishermen in Lake Van, Turkey, this wild cat and fox appear to be best friends. The odd couple have been seen together for over a year now. Check them out as they play, cuddle, and generally have a good time together in the photo gallery below. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Looking to brighten up your day? Check out these beautiful birds as they boast every color of the rainbow. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NAMES) While some animal species are humorously named after celebrities such as Beyonce, George Bush, and fictional character Yoda, other animal names seem to make no sense at all. I wonder if the scientists who named these animals were just trying to pull our legs… — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY)—The Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is an international showcase for the very best nature photography. The contest wonderfully draws together the best animal and nature photography from across the globe. The 100 image winners, from now until March, are exhibited at the Natural History Museum in London. These amazing photos give viewers the opportunity to experience beautiful moments in time that would otherwise be unknown. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) We all need somebody to lean on, and that includes our fellow animal friends. From big to small, tame to wild, animals of all shapes and sizes can’t turn down an honest-to-goodness hug. Check out these photos capturing some adorable embraces. — Global Animal
(OLYMPIC GAMES) With the 2012 London Olympics coming to an end, the world has seen some of the best athletes in the world win awards for their amazing feats. But humans aren’t always the best athletes. Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt might be known as the fastest man, but he still can’t outrun a cheetah! Read on for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s list of the gold medallists in the animal kingdom. — Global Animal
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