Top 10 Best Animals in the World

The Top Ten
Dog The dog or domestic dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated descendant of the wolf, and is characterized by an upturning tail. The dog is derived from an ancient, extinct wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog's nearest living relative. The dog was the first species to be domesticated,... read more

Dogs are loyal companions and will be until your last breath. Dogs are known for their unconditional love and affection towards their owners. They are loyal, faithful, and often referred to as "man's best friend." There are many subtle ways in which dogs show their love, and as a dog owner, it's important to be able to recognize and appreciate these gestures.

They give you the daily love you deserve. If you're having a bad day, a dog can light it up in an instant. Dogs can smell our emotional changes. Due to their elevated sense of smell, dogs are highly sensitive to changes in our body odor that are undetectable to other humans. Dogs can smell the chemical changes that occur when we feel different emotions, such as happiness or anger, and this impacts their response.

They're the best companion to have if you want a buddy for a lifetime - someone who creates delightful memories with you and wants to gladden you every day and every second of their life.

Cat The cat (Felis catus) is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal.
It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild members of the family. A cat can either be a house cat, a farm cat or a feral cat; the latter... read more

I love cats. Don't get me wrong, I love dogs too, but I'm not voting for them. Why? Because dogs already get more love than they deserve. Cats get less love, and that's just not fair.

It's not fair to be stereotypical. See, dogs are portrayed as loving and loyal, yet I've seen a lot of dogs who are cruel, ruthless, and bloody. Meanwhile, cats are portrayed as aloof, cruel, and disloyal, yet I've seen many cats who are loving, loyal, and playful. Don't get me wrong, I've seen amazing dogs and cruel cats, but it's not fair to judge a creature based on one of its kind.

Not every human is the same. Some are very kind, some are very rude. The same goes for cats and dogs. What if you judged a whole religion because of one person? It's not fair, is it? Instead, you should do some research on cats and find out more about them.

I realize some people may have had bad experiences with past cats, but don't let that make you judge every single cat. That cat may have had a mental health problem, and not every cat has that. Some cats are so sweet.

When I tried to convince my parents to get me a pet, at first, I wanted a dog. I admit, I was stereotypical too. But then, after summer passed and I petted a cat for the first time, I realized how kind she was. I realized cats deserve more than we give them.

I dismissed the thought, did research on cats to prove dogs were better, and instead, I found out what loving creatures cats are. They are less maintenance than dogs, affordable, and a better-suited pet for my family. They're so much more loyal than dogs because, for dogs, it's just in their blood to be loyal. Cats, on the other hand, are loners, so earning their loyalty isn't easy. In fact, a cat views you as an equal, while a dog views you as their master.

Since a cat views you as an equal, you can't force them to do anything. You have to earn their loyalty. But once you earn it, you get undying loyalty forever. You have to earn it,... more

Wolf The wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the gray or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. Over thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, with gray wolves comprising the wild subspecies. As the largest extant member of the Canidae family, the wolf is distinguished... read more

Wolves are great animals on Earth. They are very cute and elegant creatures. They work hard to protect each other, even in tough times. Wolves are hated by some people because they kill many people, but wolves are scared of humans and try to avoid them.

Wolves are loyal and smart. They are the best animals on Earth!

It's a simple fact that wolves are more intelligent than dogs. Wolves live in packs, with the alpha wolves serving as leaders. Their goal is simple: keep the pack alive. Betas train the delta wolves to become betas, and the omega wolf typically stays as the omega and eats last.

The wolves identify the prey's weaknesses and herd them accordingly. When they get the chance, they finish off the prey. Most people think wolves are dumb because they howl at the moon, but this behavior is more akin to praying. The exact reason isn't known for sure, but I've found theories suggesting that wolves howl at the moon as a form of prayer.

They take care of each other, enduring even the toughest weather conditions. They work as a team to survive. It's sad when a mother wolf dies after having pups. Wolves are the best animals, 100% loyal - way more loyal, intelligent, and beautiful than dogs. Best animal ever.

Dolphin A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (the brackish dolphins), and the extinct Lipotidae (baiji or Chinese... read more

Allow me to tell you what I know about dolphins. Dolphins use echolocation to find food. This ability comes from the melon in their heads and also involves their ears. Dolphins are intelligent animals and are known to save people from shark attacks. When attacking, dolphins ram their targets like a bull. They eat about 45 pounds of food a day. So, if you keep a dolphin in a dolphinarium, make sure you feed them that much.

Baby dolphins are called calves. Dolphins don't just live in the ocean. Some live in rivers, like river dolphins. If you like dolphins, you should consider working at a dolphinarium! I like dolphins too!

Tiger The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur with a white underside. An apex predator, it primarily preys on ungulates such as deer and wild boar. It is territorial and generally... read more

I love all animals, but tigers are my favorite. They are beautiful, cute, and powerful. It's such a shame to know that there are more tigers in captivity than in the wild. Tigers are wild animals. They should be running around in the jungle, not stuck in a cage.

I don't even want to mention the awful treatment tigers face in circuses, roadside zoos, and exotic fur farms. Also, this roar is rare. Please protect it! Save the tigers!

Tigers are awesome. They are fast, athletic, and intelligent. Most tiger breeds, I think, are endangered and are being held captive. Tigers deserve to be free. They are wild animals. Tigers are my favorite, but close behind are wolves.

Another thing is, a tiger is my spirit animal. I get a lot of traits from them, and I even have similar teeth. Tigers are free and great animals.

Penguin Penguins (order Sphenisciforme, family Spheniscid) are a group of aquatic flightless birds. They live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere: only one species, the Galápagos penguin, is found north of the Equator. Highly adapted for life in the water, penguins have countershaded dark and white... read more

Number 7? This is the best animal in existence that is real. I can understand monkeys being popular. They are my third favorite. Penguins don't want to fly because flying is for 5-year-old Justin Bieber fans. Flying is for ducks, and if you've seen Daffy Duck, you'll understand why that is an insult to flying.

Penguins can swim, which is far superior to any bird that flies except for hawks. Blue Jays may fly, but their food is on the ground. Penguins swim and eat fish. Vote for penguins!

I've always loved these grayscale flightless birds. I got to meet them at the zoo when I was 3. They're my favorite animal. If there were a bird equivalent to the idiom "not all superheroes wear capes," it would be "not all birds can fly."

These carnivorous birds eat animals like fish, krill, other small crustaceans, squid, octopuses, and marine life. They do not eat any other foods.

Their unique appearance, including their fursuit-like feathers, is pretty amazing too. In a certain cartoon episode, Free Waterfall Sr. is a penguin hunter. Penguins are also prey for many other animals, such as leopard seals, orcas, sea lions, Tasmanian devils, sheathbills, giant petrels, skuas, fur seals, and armadillos. This information is from the search engine Bing.

Horse The horse is an odd-toed, hoofed mammal of the taxonomic family Equidae whose sole major subspecies (Equus ferus caballus) is a domesticate, although wild subspecies have survived into the modern period. All subspecies, including the two extant ones, descend from the Pleistocene Equus ferus. The horse... read more

I think the horse should be at the top of this list! Horses are gentle, caring, and obedient. I've been riding for four years now and I still absolutely love horses. Horses have the kindness to carry people on their backs. They are majestic and also very comfortable to ride.

Without them, nobody could have gone to war a long time ago because they were the only transportation at that time. Some were loyal, and a lot got killed on the battlefield. They entirely deserve to be the best animals!

Among all of the animals, horses are the only animal that shares a relationship such as the one that exists between horse and human. They enter into a partnership with us in which they yield control to us and carry the physical burden of the relationship - willingly! There is a saying, There is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.

This is completely true! Time spent with a horse will benefit and aid in mental healing far better than that of any psychiatrist. Also, horses are firmly woven into the fabric of this country. If not for horses, we would not have progressed as we did in the U.S.

Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. It is... read more

I know they're kind of overrated, but it's not for no reason. They're one of the most majestic animals out there. They're very strong and are basically the superior versions of wolves physically. As a pride, they're one of the most powerful animals in nature.

A lot of people criticize the males since the females do 90% of the hunting, but the males defend the territory of their pride, as well as the cubs, like a king defending his land and people.

9?! 9?! Lions deserve to be number one. They are by far the most iconic big cats and among the most iconic animals in the world. Lions are skilled hunters, capable of hunting and killing animals such as buffalo, which weigh three times more than they do. With sharp claws, dagger-like teeth, and exceptional senses, this big cat truly is the king of the animal kingdom.

Fox Foxes are small to medium sized animals and belong to the Canidae family along with other animals such as jackals, wolves, and domestic dogs. There are 37 species of fox but only 12 are considered true Vulpes. A fox's prey is small mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, eggs, insects, worms, fish, crabs,... read more

Many people dislike foxes because they perceive them as sneaky, sly, and mean. However, this is a misconception. Not just humans, but all animals have personalities that are not determined by their species. If we look at one species, they are not all the same, are they? They all have very different lives and thoughts.

I have to say, out of all animals, I think foxes are the ones who have the most personality, second to humans. Every fox I've ever met has been different. Completely different. Some are very shy and quiet, while others are very playful and outgoing. They are also extremely beautiful. Some may disagree, but I definitely know that I think foxes are amazing.

Elephant Elephants are the largest existing land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea, extinct relatives include mammoths... read more

My favorite animal and the best animal in the world. A gentle beast! Beautiful animal, nice hooves, and long trunks. The biggest and also the strongest animal in the world! What a wonderful animal!

Seriously, elephants are amazing! Their trunks are incredible. The elephant's trunk contains over 40,000 muscles, divided into as many as 150,000 individual units! Compare that to the human body, which contains a paltry 639 muscles, and you start to get an idea of how intricate the appendage is.

Their resourcefulness is also surprising. I mean, they use their ears as fans, eat rocks to help digest food, and use their trunks to bathe themselves in dirt or water. It's incredible! But my favorite thing about them is their love for their young. Their fierce protection and devotion to them is remarkable, not to mention the babies are adorable. And, a woman is the alpha of the group! Way to go, female elephants!

The Newcomers

? Amblypygi

Amblypygi is an order of arachnids also known as whip spiders or tailless whip scorpions.

They are said to be the ancestors of scorpions.

? Green Shield Bug

Lovely green and bronze insect. It secretes an aggregation pheromone for defense.

The Contenders
Bear Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears... read more

Bears are one of the strongest, most magnificent, and powerful animals in nature. People keep saying that tigers and lions are the strongest predators. But next to a bear, tigers and lions are just little kittens.

Practically nothing is able to defeat the fury of a mother bear protecting her cubs. While bears are very dangerous, they are also so cute, cuddly, playful, and gluttonous that it makes me wish I could give them a big hug. They are the best animal ever and sadly underestimated.

When a polar bear hunts a seal, most people say, No, escape, seal! Not me. I look at that plump, fat seal living in luxury and then I look at the scrawny and starving polar bear just desperate to get food. I think, Oh yeah, let's go polar bear!

Did you know only 2% of polar bear hunts are successful? I find it ridiculous how no one cries for the plant being eaten by the elephant, yet everyone cries when the lion kills the elephant. Plants are living things too!

Panda The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear (or simply the panda), is a bear species endemic to China.
It is characterised by its bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda, a neighboring musteloid... read more

I was amazed when I saw this on the list! It's crazy to think of these animals as not cuddly, soft, chubby, or even just so darn cute! I love pandas! I definitely like the giant pandas way more than those red pandas. I have at least 10 panda cases for my phone because I love them very much.

Even though they're not my favorite animal, they're definitely in the top three. My favorite animal is personally a manatee. They are so cute and chubby, just like a panda! I get it, you think I'm a Simpson freak (I kind of am, actually). One of the things that made me like manatees even more was an episode of The Simpsons. (Let's not go there.)

Anyways, these animals are truly wonderful, so please, vote for them!

Rabbit Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also contains the hares) of the order Lagomorpha (which also contains the pikas). Oryctolagus cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the world's 305 breeds of domestic rabbit... read more

Why is the rabbit not at the top of this list? Rabbits are the cutest animals ever. An argument can be made that some dogs are cuter than rabbits, but some species of dogs (also known as the smaller ones) are loud, unfriendly, and annoying. All rabbits love humans. They love being petted and love to cuddle with anyone or anything they meet.

They come up to you when you enter the room and stand on their hind legs like little babies so that you can pick them up. They love to play games and to run around and explore where they live. One time, I found my rabbit in my little brother's room, cuddling among his stuffed animals. It was adorable.

Monkey Monkeys are haplorhine primates, a paraphyletic group generally possessing tails and consisting of approximately 260 known living species.

Monkeys are awesome. So are horses, dogs, cats, and oh, how could I forget, dolphins. But monkeys are the most fascinating and most like us.

I think they have feelings beyond any other animal, humans included. What do they think like?

Monkeys are smart and incredibly cute. There's just something about them that makes them so amazing. I mean, they are excellent climbers and can even be kept as pets.

Michael Jackson had a monkey, and a lot of people own monkeys nowadays.

Monkeys are really cool animals. They are very intelligent and also very cute.

If you really think about it, pretty much all primates are smart. It's almost like they can communicate with us in a way. It is so cool!

Eagle Eagle is the common name for many large birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related. Most of the 60 species of eagle are from Eurasia and Africa. Outside this area, just 14 species can be found - 2 in North America, 9 in Central... read more

I once saw a golden eagle at the zoo, and it was HUGE. All eagles are cool. I don't really have a favorite. It would be a tie between the golden eagle and the bald eagle. But really, all those eagles are cool. My ranking of eagles:

1. Bald eagle
2. Golden eagle
3. Harpy Eagle
4. Wedge-tailed eagle
5. Tawny eagle

Yep, that's about it.

Why is it number 12?!?! Eagles are majestic, beautiful, iconic birds of prey that deserve the utmost respect! I am a lifelong birder and would know!

Number 12? Seriously?

America, bald eagles - any of this, uh, ringing a bell? Eagles are amazing! Would you like me to repeat it until all you can say is GO BALD EAGLES!?

Yeah, I didn't think so.

Snow Leopard The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), also known as the ounce, is a felid in the genus Panthera native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the global population is estimated to number fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and is expected... read more

Snow leopards are so cool. First, they use their tail to keep balance. Second, they can blend in with their habitat like magic. Third, they have a beautiful coat and a long tail.

Snow leopards are the best!

I want to keep two Snow Leopards as pets: a boy and a girl, so they can keep breeding. They would be protected, and then they would keep breeding and breeding, and there would be so many! Unfortunately, that's not how it works. First, I can't have them as pets, and second, two snow leopards will not yield millions of snow leopards, sadly.

I have done multiple reports in school about Snow Leopards, and they are known as the most beautiful animal in the world in every article I have read. It's sad to think that anyone would want to harm them. They are just creatures living on Earth like us.

Snow Leopards are NOT supposed to be hunted, so protect these beautiful creatures, "Snow Leopards."
-Pink

Cheetah The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph) with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph), and as such has several adaptations... read more

Cheetahs are the best. First, they are the fastest land animals. Second, they have very pretty, slender bodies. Third, they are one of the sneakiest animals. Fourth, instead of roaring, they purr and make noises like birds.

Cheetahs are cool!

I love cheetahs. They're super fast but not as dangerous as other big cats. Cheetahs are quite majestic to see as well. They would have made great pets if not for the genetic weakness of the species that leads to various problems.

Same answer as the snow leopard. I am the same person who said the snow leopard is beautiful. So, what I'm saying is a cheetah is also beautiful, in my opinion.

Snake Snakes are elongated, limbless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes. Like all other squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales. Many species of snakes have skulls with several more joints than their lizard ancestors, enabling them to swallow prey... read more

Snakes are some of the oldest animals on Earth today. They are ancient, and mankind has always been both fascinated and terrified of them. The oldest known religion was Python worship, dating back over 70,000 years ago.

In ancient times, kings were often known as Dragon Kings or Serpent Kings. Today, snakes are still a source of fear for many, but for some, they are much more. Many people keep snakes as pets and are learning that the snake is not something to fear but to respect.

It's sad to me how much many people hate snakes. If people would learn more about them, they would know that snakes are gorgeous yet generally timid creatures that should be treated with respect.

Turtle Turtles are an order of reptiles known as Testudines, characterized by a shell developed mainly from their ribs. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the side-necked turtles and hidden neck turtles, which differ in the way the head retracts. There are 360 living and recently extinct species... read more

I was scrolling down looking for this. I'm happy it's here, since there are lots of animals in the world, but I'd be happier if it had a better ranking. They are my favorite. The babies are so cute because they come in eggs, which, if I can guess, are about three centimeters long! Turtles are the best.

I have two turtles of my own, and they are the sweetest things ever. Turtles are my favorite animals, and I love them so much!

They deserve to be in the number one spot! Go turtles!

Turtles should be directly after cats. I don't agree with the comments that say cats are selfish. Dogs are much worse.

I can't wait for the day when cats are first and turtles are second.

Killer Whale The Orca, or Killer Whale (Orcinus orca), is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member. It is recognizable by its black-and-white patterned body. Orcas are a cosmopolitan species and can be found in all of the world's oceans, in a variety of marine environments,... read more

Too bad I've only seen them in captivity. I would love to see them in the wild, in their natural habitat, not in a glass tank where they swim in circles.

They are so smart and great communicators when it comes to problem-solving and hunting. Truly amazing creatures who deserve more respect than we are giving them.

Imagine a great white shark that can't breathe underwater but is super intelligent, hunts in packs, and uses the environment to its advantage. Basically, if you voted for dolphins and wolves over these creatures, you're objectively incorrect.

Orcas are essentially a combination of the two, except they are also larger, stronger, and deadlier. If you ever see these creatures in the wild, you will remember it for the rest of your life.

Shark Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. Modern sharks are classified within the clade Selachimorpha (or Selachii) and are the sister group to the rays. However,... read more

I appreciate many animals since I generally enjoy nature as a whole (except for parasites, of course). Several animals higher on this list catch my eye, though I don't understand why pets feature so prominently. However, I think I'll vote for the shark.

For one, sharks are unfairly vilified, and many people seem to fear them. Even I feel slightly uneasy when I see a video of one. Sharks are fascinating creatures that have existed on Earth longer than many other animals on this list, and we still have much to discover about them.

Another point to mention is that they are frequently hunted, which shouldn't happen at all (though the same could be said for other animals on this list). There's also a true story, the details of which I can't fully recall, where a woman pulled a hook out of a shark's mouth and now has formed a bond with it. Sharks deserve more credit than most people give them.

Giraffe The giraffe is a tall African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant- hoofed herbivorous- on Earth. Traditionally, giraffes were thought to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. Most recently, researchers... read more

I really love giraffes. They are cute, kind, friendly, and adorable. I like the way their necks are tall, and how they bend down to drink water in savannah areas. I think I've seen some giraffes in real life, but not exactly up close.

It has a long neck and a long tongue, which is awesome. How did it not even make it into the top 20? It's so amazing that it can kill a lion with a single kick.

The long neck is very awesome. That's how they can reach their treats up in the trees! They're like the harmless dinosaurs of today.

Jaguar The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas. With a body length of up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb), it is the largest cat species in the Americas and the third largest in the world. Its distinctively... read more

Majestic, gorgeous, and regal, yet so fierce and powerful. They can kill giant anacondas and small caimans. Crocodiles don't even share the same habitat with jaguars, even in the water. A large caiman would already be too much to handle, but the jaguar knows to bite off what it can chew.

I have loved jaguars ever since I saw a video of one sneaking up behind a crocodile, killing it, and then taking it back to its home to eat. It was awesome. They are so strong. They should be number one!

- One of the last living ice age animals
- Only living North American big cat
- Eats everyone's most hated creature (crocs)
- Millions of other reasons
- They are so cute!

Lynx A lynx is any of the four species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx, or bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. The name lynx originated in Middle English via Latin from the Greek word λύγξ, derived from the Indo-European root leuk- ('light, brightness') in reference to... read more

Really, can someone give me a good reason why a lynx, a CANADIAN LYNX, is lower than a crazy thing that hangs out with Tarzan? No offense.

Oh my gosh, these amazing creatures are so smart and perfect for hunting. I wish I could see one in person.

Best and coolest animal, EVER. Just go have a look at them!

Sloth Sloths are mammals classified in the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, including six extant species. Noted for their slowness of movement, they spend most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America.

This is crazy. How the cutest, most elegant, and unique animal on the planet ranks 50th escapes me. Sloths are one of the most popular animals in the world. When I went to Costa Rica this year (2020), there were mobs of screaming tourists sprinting around the forest looking for sloths.

People are so obsessed with them that I literally saw tourists climbing over each other up a tree to try and get to a sloth. Thankfully, they didn't reach it. In my opinion, sloths should be in the top 3.

Wait, how did sloths get back here? NO! Sloths are amazing. They conserve their energy by just eating leaves. They're WAY cuter than monkeys, and even though it takes a while, they always get where they need to go, beating both the tortoise and the hare!

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