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Animal Planet : Pets, Wild Animals, Dog Breeds, Cat Breeds

Animal Planet online lets you explore cats, dog breeds, wild animals and pets. Plus exclusive animal news, videos and info about your favorite TV shows.

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

Click through a photo gallery of "Elephant Nomads," which airs this Sunday.

It's Me or the Dog

Pet training expert Victoria Stilwell offers her Top 10 tips to train unruly pets.

Escape to Chimp Eden

What's it like photographing chimps up close? Brent Stirton tells us.

Petfinder

Our new series matches shelter animals with families looking for the perfect pet.

Cuddle Corner

They're all perfect "10's" to us but view and vote for YOUR favorite pet pics.

 
animals in the news
Dolphin Rescues Stranded Whales
A dolphin guides stranded whales to safety after human attempts failed.
 
 
Top Features
Breed All About It
 
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Pet Picker Quiz
 
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pets, dogs, cats, horses
Horse Guide
The definitive guide to horse breeds.

Dog Breed Selector
Wondering which dog to adopt? Consult our guide to dog breeds.

Pet Trends with Maggie and Dixie
Maggie covers pet fashion and just about every pet trend.

 
 
wild animals
Animals A to Zoo
Bears, big cats, snakes...meerkats! Which animals are you looking for?

Best Animal Videos of the Web
Animal Planet showcases the best animal videos on the web.

Pick Your favorite from our Wild 100 Guide.
Facts and photos of 100 wild animals.

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How Sharks Work
Can they ever stop swimming? Find out!

How Primates Work
Are monkeys and apes really so different? Find out!

How Whales Work
Why are they all so enormous? Find out!

How Dinosaurs Work
Were they just giant birds with teeth? Find out!

Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Are they well-camouflaged or walking targets?

Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?
And does all that hanging give them headaches?

 

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