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This smart parrot has this cat captivated with game of peek-a-boo!

Every day, species around the planet are going extinct. And for each species that goes extinct, many more become and remain endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. This top 8 countdown will introduce you to some cool and interesting animals!

Mike Dilger investigates the British grass snake and how it glides through the water, thanks to the expertise of the Wildwood Trust team who set up the underwater shots.

The Mini Lop is a breed of domesticated rabbits that is fully recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association or the ARBA. It has defined muscles and well-rounded from head to toe. It has developed dewlaps and is easily seen in female Mini Lops. The neck is short; sometimes, there seems to be no neck at all! The large head sits closer to the body. As the name of this rabbit suggests, it has rounded, fuzzy ears that sit lopping on either side of the head. History of the Breed. The Mini Lop was discovered by Bob Herschbach at a German National Rabbit Show held in Essen, Germany, in 19 72. Back then, the breed was known as the Klein Widder. It was reported that the first Mini Lops were bred using the German Big Lop and the small rabbit breed known as the Chinchilla. The two distinct breeds came in white and Agouti colors. German Lops weighed 8 pounds and had a slender appearance with thick ears. Herschbach was able to breed the first Mini Lops in the U. S. and was done through breeding two agouti lops and a white female lop. The first babies had solid colors. The next generation had broken colors. And due to the breeding process, they were able to develop a high standard of Mini Lops. Herschbach’s Mini Lops was introduced at the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association convention in 19 74. This event was held in Ventura, California. The result was that the breed should be downsized to create a more compact and attractive specimen. To do this, Hershcbach needed the help of other breeders, and he allowed them to use his Mini Lops. The last thing that the breeder did was to change the name from Klein Widders to the Mini Lop so that the breed can be more appealing. In 19 77, the Mini Lop was now under a new person in charge: Herb Dyke, a new sponsor. In 19 78, Herschbach and Dyke created the first Mini Lop correspondence, and in just a year, this group had more than 500 members. These Mini Lop lovers contacted the ARBA because of their support for the breed. And finally, the Mini Lop became an official rabbit breed recognized by the ARBA. This milestone happened in 1980 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the US National Rabbit Convention. After being recognized as a true rabbit breed, the Mini Lop Club of America was started. Accepted Colors. Showing Mini Lops is a pageant of colors. There are two categories of colors for this breed: solids and broken. Only the following colors are accepted by the ARBA: Chincilla, Lynx, Black, White, Ruby-Eyed White, Chestnut Agouti, Blue-Eyed White, Opal, Blue, Lilac, Chocolate, Orange, and Tri-Color. It’s very impressive to see so many Mini Lops in a variety of spectacular colors. Temperament. The Mini Lop is categorized as a laid-back breed because it came from a Lop breed. However, some say that the Mini Lop is a hyper breed because these are small and energetic bunnies. But actually, the truth is that the Mini Lop can be a combination of the two. Rabbits are also individuals; therefore, each one has its own unique personality. Making generalizations off the breed results in incorrect impressions. So when choosing a rabbit, consult a specialist or a rescue operator, breeder, or vet to decide about the animal’s temperament. Also, take time to get to know a rabbit, observe it before you make your own conclusions about which rabbit is the best to pick. Mini Lops, just like all rabbits, are prey animals. These are often wary of any sudden movements, possible threats, new situations, which can affect their safety. You should allow your pet Mini Lop to approach you according to its own terms. Position yourself on the floor near the rabbit and just let it come to you. Give it treats so you can quickly gain its trust. Once the rabbit is comfortable in its new surroundings, you will be able to see its true personality shine through.

Bears are the most abundant large carnivores living on our planet, but they "bearly" count as carnivores because in many cases because they love to eat fruits! These animals are found on five of the seven continents, and they can live in a variety of habitats due to their diverse diets. Some bears may be the size of a large dog while others are so big they qualify as the largest land carnivores. There are eight species of bears, can you name them all? Scientific Name: Family - Ursidae Distribution: Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America Size: 55-1,700 pounds (25-771kg) Diet: omnivorous Life Span: 10+ in the wild

The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), also called the hippo, common hippopotamus or river hippopotamus, is a large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal and ungulate native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other being the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis or Hexaprotodon liberiensis). The name comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse" (ἱπποπόταμος). After the elephant and rhinoceros, both of which are found in Africa and Asia, the hippopotamus is the third-largest type of land mammal and the heaviest extant artiodactyl (in the traditional, non-cladistic sense of the term, not including cetaceans). Despite their physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.), from which they diverged about 55 million years ago. Hippos are recognisable by their barrel-shaped torsos, wide-opening mouths revealing large canine tusks, nearly hairless bodies, columnar legs and large size; adults average 1,500 kg (3,310 lb) for males and 1,300 kg (2,870 lb) for females. Despite its stocky shape and short legs, it is capable of running 30 km/h (19 mph) over short distances. Hippos inhabit rivers, lakes, and mangrove swamps, where territorial males preside over a stretch of river and groups of five to thirty females and young hippos. During the day, they remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both occur in water. They emerge at dusk to graze on grasses. While hippos rest near each other in the water, grazing is a solitary activity and hippos are not territorial on land. The hippo is among the most dangerous animals in the world due to its highly aggressive and unpredictable nature. They are threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their meat and ivory canine teeth.

Chipmunks and tree squirrels can have either type of peanut. But their natural foods, such as acorns, walnuts, hickory nuts, and seeds, are better for them. Both chipmunks and tree squirrels will readily take handouts (especially this time of year as they are busy storing food for winter).

This thirsty cat is my office Monday Motivation!

These unlikely sparring partners are just having a little fun!

A deer walks through lush, bright green meadow plants, jumping over a small stream, and eats large mouthfuls of plants at Mount Rainier National Park. Every spring the snow melts away and the park is carpeted in a new color as lush vegetation emerges from the rich, moist soil. This black-tailed deer certainly appreciates the reappearance of spring plants in this short Mountain Moment. Filmed June, 2011.

This cute odd couple French kissing, isn't afraid to show a little PDA!

The Alpine ibex (Capra ibex), also known as the steinbock, bouquetin, or simply ibex, is a species of wild goat that lives in the mountains of the European Alps. It is a sexually dimorphic species with larger males that carry larger, curved horns. Their coat colour is typically brownish grey. Alpine ibex tend to live in steep, rough terrain near the snow line. They are also social, although adult males and females segregate for most of the year, coming together only to mate. Four distinct groups exist; adult male groups, female-offspring groups, groups of young individuals, and mixed-sex groups. During the breeding season, males fight for access to females, and use their long horns in agonistic behaviours. After being extirpated from most areas by the 19th century, the Alpine ibex was successfully reintroduced to parts of its historical range. All individuals living today descend from the stock in Gran Paradiso National Park in Aosta Valley (Italy), a national park created to help the ibex thrive. The ibex is the emblem of both the Gran Paradiso National Park, and the contiguous Vanoise National Park across the French border. The species is currently listed as of least concern by the IUCN, but went through a population bottleneck of less than 100 individuals during its near-extinction event. This has led to very low genetic diversity across populations. Males commonly grow to a height of 90 to 101 cm (35 to 40 in) at the withers, with a body length of 149 to 171 cm (59 to 67 in) and weigh from 67 to 117 kg (148 to 258 lb). Females are noticeably smaller, with a shoulder height of 73 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in), a body length of 121 to 141 cm (48 to 56 in), and a weight of 17 to 32 kg (37 to 71 lb). Both male and female Alpine ibex have large, backwards-curving horns with numerous ridges along their length. At 69 to 98 cm (27 to 39 in), those of the males are substantially larger than those of females, which reach only 18 to 35 cm (7.1 to 13.8 in) in length.

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. Cheetahs typically reach 67–94 cm (26–37 in) at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m (3.6 and 4.9 ft). Adults typically weigh between 20 and 65 kg (44 and 143 lb). Its head is small, rounded, and has a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks. The coat is typically tawny to creamy white or pale buff and is mostly covered with evenly spaced, solid black spots. Four subspecies are recognised. More gregarious than many other cats, the cheetah has three main social groups—females and their cubs, male "coalitions" and solitary males. While females lead a nomadic life searching for prey in large home ranges, males are more sedentary and may instead establish much smaller territories in areas with plentiful prey and access to females. The cheetah is active mainly during the day and hunting is its major preoccupation, with peaks during dawn and dusk. It feeds on small- to medium-sized prey, mostly weighing under 40 kg (88 lb), and prefers medium-sized ungulates such as impala, springbok and Thomson's gazelles. The cheetah will typically stalk its prey to within 60–70 m (200–230 ft), charge towards it, trip it during the chase and bite its throat to suffocate it to death. Breeding occurs throughout the year; after a gestation of nearly three months a litter of typically three to five cubs is born; cheetah cubs are highly vulnerable to predation by other large carnivores such as hyenas and lions. Weaning happens at around four months, and cubs are independent by around 20 months of age. The cheetah occurs in a variety of habitats such as savannahs in the Serengeti, arid mountain ranges in the Sahara and hilly desert terrain in Iran. The cheetah is threatened by several factors such as habitat loss, conflict with humans, poaching and high susceptibility to diseases. Earlier ranging throughout most of Sub-Saharan Africa and extending eastward into the Middle East up to the Indian subcontinent, the cheetah is now distributed mainly in small, fragmented populations in central Iran and southern, eastern and northwestern Africa. In 2016, the global cheetah population was estimated at around 7,100 individuals in the wild; it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In the past, cheetahs used to be tamed and trained for hunting ungulates. They have been widely depicted in art, literature, advertising, and animation.

Cute & Athletic Turtle vs Puppy, What a great matchup. FIFA recruits. El Clásico!

This lion is having fun practicing his Ronaldo skills. FIFA look out!

This musical cat is about to drop the beat! West Coast Edition

Just a cute vid of a dog and a basketball!

This kitty has skills! Joel Embiid and others told us "Trust the Process".

Amazing Facts About the Bear. Bears are extraordinarily intelligent animals. They have far superior navigation skills to humans; excellent memories; large brain to body ratio; and use tools in various contexts from play to hunting. We Bare Bears move over!

These adorable kittens will make you wish Caturday was everyday!

The slap heard around the world!

Beluga Fun Fact! BELUGA WHALES EAT … A LOT A beluga whale consumes approximately 27 kilograms (60 lbs) of food per day. If that doesn’t seem like much to you, 27 kilograms of spaghetti is enough to feed 600 people!

Watch these tigers have a romantic beach date!

Can't wait to see the remake with these adorable guinea pigs.

Whale Fun Fact! HUMPBACK WHALES DON’T EAT FOR MOST OF THE YEAR Humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere live off their fat reserves for 5.5-7.5 months each year, as they migrate from their tropical breeding grounds to the Antarctic, to feed on krill.​