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Animals

Cornelius, the London Zoo's corn snake.

See Inside an Array of Zoo Animals With These X-Rays

They're going to be okay.

Evan Nicole Brown February 20, 2019

The Human Monkey's Headstone.

Palm Beach, Florida

Johnnie Brown's Grave

Grab a slice of pizza next to the remains of the "human monkey" who ran for mayor.

Blåvand Beach Bunker Mules.

Blåvand, Denmark

Blåvand Beach Bunker Mules

These old World War II fortifications have been transformed into an unusual equine attraction.

Sworders specialist Mark Wilkinson with the exceedingly rare offering.

Sold: A Stuffed Whale Penis for $6,000

Matthew Taub February 13, 2019

Bibi and Poldi having a tense moment.

The Celebrity Tortoise Breakup That Rocked the World

In 2011, after nearly a century together, Galápagos tortoises Bibi and Poldi called it quits. We still don’t know why.

Cara Giaimo February 13, 2019

Mieszko the Stone Bear

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

Toronto, Ontario

Berczy Park Dog Fountain

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

Newport Beach, California

Bunnyhenge

Fourteen curious and controversial white bunnies sit in a circle near Newport Beach City Hall.

Memorial plaques to Tycho and Jim, V&A Museum.

London, England

V&A Dog Memorials

Hidden in the courtyard of the Victoria and Albert Museum is a little-known tribute to two celebrity pooches.

A 17th-century depiction of a fat-tailed sheep.

For Thousands of Years, People Have Been Obsessed With Fat-Tailed Sheep

Writers and artists found them entrancing.

Anne Ewbank February 5, 2019

Bambibrunnen.

Zurich, Switzerland

Bambibrunnen (Bambi Fountain)

This charming fountain honors Felix Salten, the creator of the iconic storybook deer.

The Love Story Behind L.A.'s Bunny Museum

Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski’s collection has grown to over 30,000 rabbit-related items.

Lizzie Philip February 4, 2019

Lion skull.

London, England

Tower of London Barbary Lion Skulls

The bones of two medieval royal lions were discovered at the historic fortress.

Stockholm, Sweden

The Grave of Morgan

A simple stone remembers one of the most menacing horses in the Swedish military.

Red fox in Eshott Animal Park.

Santa Ysabel, California

The JAB Canid Education and Conservation Center

Spend a day hanging out with domesticated Russian foxes.

Romeo, no longer the world's loneliest frog.

The World’s Loneliest Frog Has a Potential Mate, And Now Comes the Hard Part

To save the species, Romeo and Juliet need to make tadpoles.

Noor Al-Samarrai January 31, 2019

Geese will probably be fine.

How Will Chicago's Birds Weather the Polar Vortex?

Here's how the region's avian residents will survive the cold snap.

Jessica Leigh Hester January 30, 2019

Permanently Closed

The Cement Menagerie.

Cornhill-on-Tweed, England

The Cement Menagerie

A father's love for his son has weathered the test of time in this whimsical garden of outsider art.