These fluffy little animals are made by a Russian artist Yulia Derevschikova using a special wool felting technique. The result is both incredibly realistic and almost ethereal at the same time. These felted animals will stun you and make you feel like you stepped into a fairy tale world.

These desert dwellers are quite unique, and most of them are almost impossible to find in other parts of the world. Not that you’d want to find them. Some of these monsters can send you straight to the ER or even worse.

Professional photographer Moreno Monti and his friend Matteo know how to inspire with their fantastic work. Each of their pictures shows how lovely different chicken can look as couples.

Insects are the opposite of fun, aren’t they? While in most parts of the world they’re just a nuisance that you have to learn to deal with, there’s places where insects have evolved to the point where they’re natural born killers.

Most kitties land on all four paws after they fall, but this guy right here is made of rubber it seems, as he’ll spring back up, do three backflips, and strike a pose at the end of his stunt.

Millions of years of evolution lead to zebra’s stripy visage as we know it today. But did you know that thanks to spontaneous mutations or some recessive genes, zebras can have spots instead of stripes?

Representatives of each Zodiac sign have their inclinations, needs, and requirements for house pets. For some people, their pet must be a faithful friend; others prefer shy and lazy animals, which will make them forget all about the feeling of loneliness, without requiring high maintenance. Some would choose the most unusual creatures despite all the red flags.

Butterflies are weird creatures. Pretty much everyone hates insects, but we also consider butterflies to be alright. No one really knows why, but compared to wasps or spiders, no one tries to teleport away whenever they see a butterfly. And since we’re cool with these critters, let’s take a look at the most beautiful ones.

Did you know that Disney animators used a real lion cub from the Dallas Zoo, as a model for Simba? Like it or not, these are straight facts!

This is Hachi, he’s a gorgeous rescued Shiba Inu and the best dog in the whole wide world. Thanks to his “aibo”, or partner, Masayo Ishizuki, who is always there to snap a few adorable photos in Japan’s most picturesque locations, there are no dull days for Hachi.

Albinism is a genetic condition where animals (or people) are born without pigment (color) in their bodies. Skin coloring happens because of melanin, and animals with albinism don’t produce enough (or any) melanin — making their skin and/or scales completely white. Sometimes that makes them look like ghosts, but sometimes it makes them look very cool and unusual.

Shih-Tzu puppy named Paningning developed a strange preference to sleep on her back like a human, ever since she was little. And she could do it anywhere: on the floor, under a curtain, on her toy, you name it.

Ever since the early 2000s, when the ICanHasCheezburger website was almost as popular as Google, the cat memes ruled the world. You probably remember the Long Cat, the Ceiling Cat, of course, the Cheezburger Cat, and many-many others. Years have passed, memes came and went, but the internet still had much love for funny fluffy felines. One of such stars was Tardar Sauce, or as you all know her – Grumpy Cat.

Gender isn’t always binary. Mother Nature doesn’t make gender a choice between one and another. In fact, in the animal kingdom there are many creatures that walk the line between male and female, changing gender based on their environment, availability of partners, and other biological needs. Others, still, display characteristics of both male and female creatures of their species.

Not that any sane person would ever judge you for not knowing the difference between a llama and an alpaca, but it’s a nice nerdy conversation starter. So if you’re ready to learn some mind-blowing facts about commonly confused animals, you’ve got the right address!