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Spanish nuns are fighting to preserve a giant rabbit breed in danger of extinction

The rabbits can weigh up to 20 pounds.

Emily Shiffer – 4/28/2026

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Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger wins Wackiest Cat Name contest, but these 9 runner-ups are clever, too

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Cape May County Zoo welcomes two new capybara pups, and Buttercup is already an amazing mom

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Cats save the day after family accidentally brings home the wrong dog from daycare

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Golden Retriever has the absolute sweetest reaction to toddler taking her first steps

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Diver convinces a tiny octopus to trade a plastic cup for a shell in Pixar-worthy video

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Couple buys new house and finds abandoned dog tied to a tree

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 4/26/2026

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Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad

Heather Wake & Upworthy Staff – 4/23/2026

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A dog trainer noticed a man walking every day with a dog leash but no dog. She asked why, and his reply brought them both to tears.

Emily Shiffer – 4/23/2026

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Terrified, emaciated dog comes to life as volunteer sits with him for human connection

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 4/23/2026

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Long’uro the baby elephant lost his trunk in a vicious attack. He’s now thriving in the best way.

Heather Wake – 4/20/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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Women’s pet cockatiel proudly belting out ‘September’ by Earth, Wind & Fire has people rolling

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 4/19/2026

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Dog celebrates 5th birthday by going on an adorable ‘sniffari’

Heather Wake – 4/17/2026

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Winston the cat becomes an icon for introverts with his secret ‘alone cabinet’

Annie Reneau – 4/17/2026