Pugs are always awesome, but they can get lazy at times. Here's a good way to keep them active and entertain yourself at the same time.

The hosts have mixed reactions to a trend in China of dyeing dogs to look like other animals. Most seemed both amused and confused, but all Ann Curry wants to know is what happens when the roots start to show?

Important scientists have long been spraying perfume and cologne on rocks and trees at zoos to interest big cats. In their time they've discovered that Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men gets the creatures the most interested. No one knows why.

Not sure how or why a human being is allowed to own an animal this adorable.

Judging from this clip weasels are very dog like. Watch them play with their toys.

Watch Shepard Smith mourn the loss of Miss Ellie, the Chinese crested hairless dog Animal Planet named "The World's Ugliest Dog" in 2009. Does this mean that Shep has a sensitive side? Maybe not.

When this cat hears the toilet flush, she knows it is her signal to attack the watery menace.

This kitten is so hungry that she prays for just a morsel of kibble.

If you decide to plop your cat down near a mirror, make sure you're at a safe distance. This cat mistakes his mirror image for another cat and goes on the attack!

The Internet is full of animal videos. Hell, this site has its own stockpile of them. Sometimes, the only way to know one is great is to heed a recommendation. Consider this video of a cat battling a snake recommended.

Watch the adorable Fennec Fox chase his kitty friend around (and off) the bed.

The world is a scary place! On Monday alone we had a giant sinkhole, an international incident, marauding bees and a mosquito plague. So why not take a couple minutes and watch an otter pup learning how to swim?

This anteater walks across the room to drink soda with a straw, but he doesn't want to let go.

This lion cub is incredibly cute, running around outside and stalking his parents. But, he isn't cute enought to avoid a little smackdown from Dad.

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, a new study says that shark attacks are more likely to occur on Sundays and during new moons. But don't worry, only 10% of shark attacks are deadly—you'll be fine! [AFP, pic]

This big Maine Coone is very tolerant of the terrier puppy jumping all over her.

This kitty tries to sneak up on a toy, but the toy surprises her.

The Alaotra grebe, a rare Malagasy bird, has been driven to extinction thanks to poaching and the introduction of nonnative species of carnivorous fish. Humanity, 190, birds, zero. [BBC]

Kung Fu Panda? Forget it. This bear at the Hiroshima zoo doesn't need any mystical dragon powers to kick some serious butt.

This dog needs no help playing catch. He just feeds the ball into his special machine, chases it, and brings it back.