(ANIMAL PICTURES) April Fools’ Day is finally here! Celebrated by many cultures far and wide, the holiday is famous for the practical jokes and hoaxes people play on one another. But as it turns out, humans aren’t the only animals engaging in pranks. Cats also have a special love for mischief—especially when it involves tricking a dog. Check out the gallery below for some hilarious kitty antics! — 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
(FUNNY ANIMALS) Although most people think of animals as harmless creatures, it turns out some of them have a dark and deviant side. Just like certain humans, some animals prefer to give themselves a five-finger discount, or rather a paw and claw one. Check out this funny gallery of animal thieves. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE GALLERY) In December, the Washington Post’s Kid’s Post asked their readers to send wrapped board books as holiday presents to the chimpanzees at Chimp Haven, a sort of retirement home for research chimpanzees in Louisiana. The response was overwhelming. I hope you’ve got your library card…because it’s time to “check out” some of these amazing photos of chimps reading! — Global Animal
(BABY ANIMAL PICTURES) Earlier this week, the UK’s Chester Zoo welcomed three baby Sumatran tiger cubs—a milestone for the species as only 400 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild. See below for more information and photos of the adorable triplets. — Global Animal
(VIDEO) INDONESIA — Eyes on Leuser is a conservation and film project created to collect images of the vast biodiversity of Leuser, an ecosystem of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Using a video trail, the filmmakers move cameras to various habitats to capture the different species of shy and nocturnal creatures who live there. The images provide solid evidence of animals residing in the Leuserian landscapes for future conservation, educational, and awareness programs. This creative initiative great way to contribute to both the conservation of a beautiful environment and protection of the critters living there. — Global Animal
GERMANY (ANIMAL WORLD) Berliners are reporting skyrocketing numbers of boars dwelling in their German city. It seems strange that such large wild animals would take up residence in a big city, but the tusked, cloven pigs have come to call Berlin home, and their numbers are continually swelling. Read how many view the roaming boars as a nuisance, while others regard the highly intelligent swine as friends and neighbors.
(WILDLIFE/PHOTO GALLERY) If you want to see the beautiful creatures that share this world with us, you don’t have to go to a zoo, you can just step outside. We are lucky to live in an age when we can still see animals in the wild. Check out this list of the top six places to see wildlife in the United States. — Global Animal
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