Animal Contents Archive

An Eden’s whale trap feeding in the Gulf of Thailand. This extraordinary behaviour (where the whale treads water!) is thought to have developed because pollution has made the Gulf of Thailand a hypoxic environment. Sewage outflows from the land have caused all the oxygen in the water to be used up, except at the surface. This means the whale’s fish prey can only live in this surface layer. By treading water and keeping the corners of their mouth below the surface, a flow is created pulling the fish into the whale's mouth. In the panic, some of the fish also seem to jump out the water and into the whale’s mouth! To see these whales in action, check out the Oceans episode of ‘A Perfect Planet’ in the UK on BBC iPlayer - other territories soon! Video/Caption by bertiegregory #WildlifePlanet

From @kitty_fostering_oz: “You’re feeling very sleepy.....” #catsofinstagram https://t.co/3oySC6YWO5

Adult polar bears can measure over 2.5m long and weigh around 680kg. Their huge size and weight make them the largest living carnivores (meat eaters) on Earth!🐻 Photo by ©️ Sergey Gladyshev via wild.planet #WildlifePlanet

From @marianickcourchesne: “Meow meow😻” #catsofinstagram https://t.co/dwGO4XR3a3

From @kira.and.coco: “Sound ON! 🔊🔊 ~ Trying to extract a toy from Kira is like taking a bone from a dog 😳🙈😆🤣” #catsofinstagram https://t.co/DwfTPIEBEH

From @balam_says: “🔊 So I hired this crew to come in and fix my roof. It was a disaster. They were lazy, distracted, arrogant and too expensive. I don’t recommend them at all.” #catsofinstagram https://t.co/lpqkM4Vnw1

From @yohjikattamoto: “Look ma, my tongue can almost reach my toes. Can I has treat now?? 👅” #catsofinstagram https://t.co/0EsTUIb1hJ

Photo from Secrets of the Zoo, airing today at 12pm ET.// Rizzo the arctic fox has a nap in the Rocky Coast habitat at the North Carolina Zoo. https://t.co/vHD8yx8tmQ

We are SO EXCITED! Help us celebrate the first pit bull adoption from @DASanimals since the repeal of the #Denver ordinance that banned owning a pit bull! 🎉 ⁠ Gumdrop (now called Odin) was so happy to go home with his new family, and they report that he is doing great! ⁠ ^ET https://t.co/uXLoYJgdFY

Today adorable Miss Millie is celebrating her 3rd Gotcha Day! Miss Millie owns BF Staffer @tivogirl, and boy oh boy... are they ever a match made in heaven. Happy anniversary, you two! 😍 ^ET https://t.co/7U2u1X3Qsz

January 13, 2021 marks National Geographic's 133rd birthday. Offices of the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. on April 13, 1933. (National Geographic Image Collection/Richard H. Stewart) https://t.co/3xsh6XAMCd

Kern County Animal Services noticed a decrease in foot traffic due to #COVID. Not wanting their pets to get overlooked, the staff implemented weekly social media lives. The outcome? #Adoption rates rose & their monthly save rates were over 90%! #SaveThemAll #NoKill2025 ^kw https://t.co/R5HOOB706d

When #COVID19 hit, Janelle stepped up to #foster for @SAFeRescueCats, proving that age does not play a part in being a hero to homeless pets. With a soft spot for those who need socialization & medical attention, she has helped a total of 43 kittens. Way to go! 👏#SaveThemAll ^kw https://t.co/PeQHjgTy1C

Dr. K brings in her family's box turtle, Sunny, who is need of a nail and beak trim. #DrK https://t.co/lgMw0rZ8Z6

Calling #Missouri animal advocates! JOIN US for the End Breed Bans in Missouri Virtual Rally! More info and details: https://t.co/xKTrqyhKBM. #EndBSL #BSL #dontbullymybreed #SaveThemAll