(CULTURE) The 2013 Grammy Awards have finally arrived! And what better way to celebrate than with some of your favorite songs about animals? Check out our list of the 30 best animal songs of all time—from birds to spiders, and everything in between! — Global Animal
(CULTURE) It comes as no surprise that animals dominated Super Bowl commercials yet again this year. With a Budweiser commercial that made everyone’s hearts melt to perhaps a hilarious Doritos commercial starring a snack-loving goat, the Baltimore Ravens weren’t the only animals winning this past weekend. Being the first Super Bowl to take place since all of the top 10 advertising agencies in the U.S. agreed not to use great apes in their ads, not one of this year’s commercials featured chimpanzees or other great apes. In addition, many commercials used computer-generated imagery CGI to portray other exotic animals. Here are just a few of this year’s favorites. — Global Animal
(OCEANS) Researchers were astonished to stumble upon a most unusual discovery near the Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean after witnessing a pod of sperm whales hanging out with a deformed bottlenose dolphin calf over a period of eight days in 2011. The lone dolphin calf had a rare spinal curvature that may have made the animal unable to keep up with other dolphins. Read on to learn more about this odd animal friendship. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) These two make the best of friends! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) Dog vs. Horse. Who is stronger? — Global Animal
(CAT CAFE) LONDON — Entrepreneur and cat lover Lauren Pears is currently raising money to open the metropolis’ first cat cafe. The idea for this animal lover’s paradise first came to fruition five years ago in Japan. In the world’s third most populous city, many apartment renters are not allowed animal companions in their home. Seeing the demand for unrequited feline love, Cat Times Cafe owner founded the establishment to provide cat enthusiasts with a place of fuzzy refuge. Continue reading to learn more about the newest trending hangouts. — 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
(SERVICE DOGS) Tchaikovsky’s infamous Nutcracker Ballet appears every holiday season, showcasing beautiful dancers all while warming the crowd’s hearts. The Chicago-based PAWSitive Therapy Troupe, however, gives its own spin to this classic show. Premiered in 2000, a canine-centered version of the ballet is performed by the organization’s therapy dogs, and it has been a hit with audiences ever since! Read on to learn more about this special show and its philanthropic mission. — Global Animal
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