Animals

We know that zebras must be striped and that cats and dogs always have 4 legs and just one nose. And everything that is beyond the norm is usually called a mutation, which seems like something strange and ugly. But, in fact, animals with mutations can be really cute and charming.

Being a groomer as a profession first appeared in England and is now becoming more and more popular. Our pets are an integral part of our modern life, but sometimes they become not only our friends, but also the object of experimentation and jokes. And groomers definitely help owners to realize all their craziest ideas.

We all want to be safe and ready for almost anything. Some people believe that a gentle warning is the best form of protection from something bad; others prefer to combine it with humor. Bright Side presents you with hilarious pet owners’ ideas for how to keep you and your home safe.

Dogs have been man’s best friend for centuries. As guard dogs, cattle dogs, and hunting dogs, they’ve served us well as working professionals, but their fluffiness and loveable personalities have made us keep them in our home as family, rather than helpers. Luckily, the love we have for them is truly mirrored back to us and it’s the most adorable thing ever.

Humans aren’t the only ones who are able to feel rage, love, fear, surprise, compassion... Our 4-legged pals have developed their own unique way to show us what’s going on in their minds. Just take one look at that gaze of desperation caused by a broken nail, at that defying stare when you’re ready to leave them for work, or at that “innocent” look in their eyes when you catch them red-pawed.

Sometimes our pets make us feel completely awkward. We bet you’ll agree that there’s nothing better than going for a walk with your dog. It’s warm, the birds are singing and you both are in amazing spirits. And then your fluffy friend suddenly finds a puddle, lies down in it, and gets all wet and dirty. And as if that all wasn’t enough, after doing all this, they start to make bubbles with their nose.

We all know that animals can be big or small, and we never get surprised when we see a cow that is bigger than, let’s say, a dog. But what would you feel if you saw a palm-sized beetle, a human-sized jellyfish, or a rabbit that is bigger than an average dog? Mother Nature will always have something to surprise us with and meeting any of these giants would surely make us question our own vision!

Apparently, the beautiful landscapes and sights nature provides for us to look at and admire aren’t enough, because it has one-upped itself with these animals that are covered in unique fur markings and patterns. They make us wonder if they’re real or if nature has learned how to use Photoshop!

No matter how much we consider ourselves to be people of technology, deep in our soul, each of us strives to spend time with mother nature. We bet each of you would get super excited if a kitten rubbed against your feet on the street, if a butterfly landed on your shoulder, or if a squirrel asked you for some nuts.

For a lot of people, the idea of having a pet is a blessing, but for others, it’s completely the opposite. Whether it’s because of past experiences or health problems, the reasons why they don’t want an animal in their home are all valid. However, when these little 4-legged creatures arrive in the life of someone who had been indifferent until then, everything turns around and their ideas of rejection are thrown away, whether they like it or not.

People have learned to identify the emotions of their pets by indirect signs. If a dog wags its tail, for instance, it means that it’s happy. This is practically the same thing as a human smile. If a cat arches its back and rubs against your legs, it means that it wants to be pet, and, of course, be given a treat. But some animals are so skilled at using their facial expressions that you don’t have to guess what’s on their mind.

Witnessing your cat give birth to cute little kittens or getting a warm hug from your dog when you get home — these are moments that can serve as a much-needed rainbow on a rainy day. Animals have the special power of making us laugh when we feel blue or healing us whenever we feel down.

You can get a pet for a constant source of happiness and to always be in a good mood. Animals just love us — it doesn’t matter whether we are sick, tired, or full of energy. Take a look at these sweet little creatures below. We hope they’ll make you smile.

Multi-child families are not uncommon in the animal kingdom, but some species totally deserve the “Baby-Boom of the Year” award. For example, axolotls can give birth to up to 500 kids at once. And that’s not even the most out of all the animals in our article. We at Bright Side admire the miracle of life and all creatures who give rise to it. And a mere glance at these animals and their babies will likely make you feel the same way.

A recent TikTok video showcasing a peculiar pigeon has left viewers both fascinated and unnerved. The footage captures a bird resembling a lab experiment, with abnormally long legs and a puffed chest. Startlingly, this mutant pigeon stands several inches taller than its conventional counterparts. The bizarre spectacle has garnered widespread attention, captivating people worldwide.

Fun fact: the median age of the world population is 31 years old — this doesn’t seem like a lot, especially when we compare it to the worlds’ oldest living cat that reached the age of no less than 38 years old. Cats break world records all the time and we came across Kefir, who’s recently been dubbed the world’s biggest cat and we wanted to let you in on the meows — sorry, news.

Crocodiles and alligators are often mistaken for each other, but there are distinct differences between these two reptiles. One of the main differences is the shape of their snouts. Alligators have a broad, rounded snout while crocodiles have a narrow, V-shaped snout. They also inhabit different parts of the world and have different levels of aggression towards humans. Additionally, the Gharial is another type of crocodilian with a long, thin snout, found primarily in India.

It’s probably really difficult to meet a cat lover who wouldn’t like to pet a lion, a puma, or a snow leopard. Unfortunately, these wild cats won’t let anyone near them, but there is a way to solve this problem! You can get a pet from our list. They are huge, but they are still cats.

They say that we all have at least 7 doppelgangers in the world — and those people can live in any corner of our planet, but they look exactly like us. However, we can also meet our look-alikes in the animal world and it seems that famous people know that for sure.

It seems that the goofier and weirder our pets get, the more attached to them we become. With their awkward sleeping positions, over-clinginess, or surprising reactions, our four-legged friends know the way to our hearts. We might not always understand them, but that’s what makes the relation we have with our furry buddies all the more special. They wipe out the boredom from our days and replace it with endless waves of uncontrollable laughter.

The animal kingdom provides so much diversity that it’s almost impossible to keep track of all the different species in the world. Sometimes the distinction between close relatives is too hard to even notice. But different species often evolve in similar ways because of their environment. We at Bright Side gathered 16 pairs of animals who are almost indistinguishable from each other at first sight in order to show you the differences between them.

Flies aren’t the type of insect that gets along with humans. They don’t sting like mosquitoes or look as repelling as cockroaches, but the truth is, they always manage to make us nervous: Flies don’t get tired of lounging on our food or even on our bodies (how dare they?). But no matter how anxious they can make us, these insects have habits that fill us with more stress once we become aware of them.

As adorable as pets can be, they always get themselves into trouble or some kind of mess. Whether your kitten jumped in your bowl of pasta or your dog got stuck on a swing, they never fail to make us laugh with their goofiness. Moreover, some lucky people managed to capture these situations and kindly share them for the whole world to see, and we appreciate that!

Cat owners know that these little furry friends are not always willing to be picked up. Sometimes, you just try to pick up your pet and you end up with a big red scratch on your face. Cats don’t really care if you have to take them to the vet or whatever. Picking up and carrying a cat can be a simple operation (and safe, you really don’t need to get scratched). But for that to happen, Dr. Uri Burstyn, a veterinarian from Canada, told us what his secret is.