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Animal Planet : Pets, Wild Animals, Dog Breeds, Cat Breeds

Animal Planet online lets you explore cat breeds, dog breeds, wild animals and pets. Plus exclusive animal news, videos and info about your favorite TV shows.

Vote for Hero of the Year!

Meet the nominees of Animal Planet's 2009 Hero of the Year and don't forget to cast your vote!

Sewer of Death

Count down the scariest LOST TAPES moments! Today: A rescue worker discovers what's lurking beneath the city.

Win Pet Prizes!

Visit Janet McCulley's blog all week long for a chance to win a different pet prize every day. Just send us your email...it's that easy!

JOCKEYS: Get The Inside Track

Count down the top 10 greatest Thoroughbreds of all-time. Plus, explore our map of the best U.S. horse racing tracks.

Most Shocking Animal Attacks

Watch what happens when predator meets prey. Count down the top 10 most shocking animal attacks caught on tape.

 
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Your Pet Here!
This week's pet photo is Tally, sent to us by Isabelle. Get your pet on our blog!
 
 
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Top 10 Most Popular Cats
Which cat breeds are the most popular in the United States? Find out!

Fabulous Feline Puzzles
FUN FACT: The Sphynx needs SPF! Get more feline facts and solve our frisky puzzles!

Rate the Kitties!
Are these cats a purr-fect 10? You be the judge!

 
 
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A Zebra's Stripes
Are Zebras black with white stripes or vice versa? Find out!

Rules for Houseguests with Pet
Learn houseguest etiquette for your furry travel companion.

Do Elephants Never Forget?
Is this a fact or fiction? Find out if elephants have the world's best memory.

How Hammerhead Sharks Work
What do you know about this funnier, friendlier shark species?

Test Your Cat I.Q.
Are you a "crazy cat person?" Take this quiz to see!

 

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