The Harlem Tiger: The Astonishing True Story of Ming, a 425-Pound Pet Living in an Apartment
In the heart of Harlem, where crowded apartment blocks echo with the sounds of city …
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Astrocat Félicette in Photos: The Story of the First Cat Launched Into Space
In October 1963, a small tuxedo cat from the streets of Paris was chosen to do somet…
Adorable Photos of People and Their Cats from 110+ Years Ago
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photography was becoming more accessible,…
Haunting Photos of the Bison Extermination in 19th Century America
As the United States expanded westward in the early 1800s, a booming trade in Am…
Famous Dogs and Their Inspiring Stories: Touching Tales of Man’s Best Friend
These are the inspiring stories of dogs who have made a lasting impact on histor…
Adorable Moments: Vintage Photographs of Animals and People from Bygone Times
Travel back in time with us as we delve into a captivating collection of vintage pho…
The Tragic Story of the Berberovs: A Soviet Family Who Raised Pet Lions at Home, 1970s
The Berberov family from Baku of Azerbaijan became famous throughout the Soviet …
Searching the Future Feline Star: The Black Cat Audition in Hollywood, 1961
These photos were taken by legendary LIFE photographer Ralph Crane in 1961 and docum…
Adorable Vintage Photographs of Animals Dressed Up as People From the 1910s
American photographer Harry Whittier Frees created novelty postcards with his photog…
Macaroni: Photos of Kennedys’ Pony in White House
The Kennedys had many pets during their time at the White House including several do…
Inside California Alligator Farm where Kids could Ride and Play with Alligators, 1920s
In 1907, Joseph “Alligator Joe” Campbell and Francis Victor Earnest Sr. relocated an…
When the Elephants were Used to Aid the War Effort: Photos from 1914-1945
During World War I, the majority of horses and mules in Britain were used to aid…
When People Tried to Domesticate Zebras: Odd Photos from 1890-1940
There has always been great interest in domesticating and training zebras as rid…
The Zoo Director Tries to Convince Sami the Chimpanzee to Return Home After He Escaped, 1988
Sami, the chimpanzee of Belgrade Zoo, became a media sensation when he managed t…
Thylacine: Rare Photos of the Last Tasmanian Tiger, 1910-1933
The thylacine, most commonly known as the Tasmanian tiger because of its striped…
The Photographic Journey of Dead Rotting Whales Who Toured Europe, 1950-1970
Throughout the 1950s, dead rotting whales toured around Europe to promote the de…
Rare Photographs of War Dogs with Gas Masks From 1915-1970
There was nothing more terrifying in the trenches than the call of a gas attack …
When London Parks Used Sheep as Natural Lawnmowers: Photos From 1926-1938
In the 1920s and 1930s, sheep were routinely introduced into London parks to kee…
Animals in World War One Seen Through Rare Photographs, 1914-1918
While the First World War witnessed the development of modern, technological war…
Reindeer in Murmansk: The Story Behind an Iconic Image From 1941
World War II planes bomb a hillside while a shellshocked reindeer looks on. The …