These unlikely animal duos from goats and cats to owls and dogs reveal the true meaning of friendship and compassion.

National Geographic program features animal odd couples. Jan. 13, 2011— -- There are some friendships that defy explanation. One of nature's fiercest cats isn't supposed to fall for a good ...

Andreyka, a 10-month-old female bear cub, plays with Rommi, an Alaskan malamute, at the Siberian Zoo in the settlement of Listvyanka, Irkutsk Region, Russia December 9, 2020. The bear cub, which ...

Our Oddest Animal Friendships is a series of heart-warming, fun, and fascinating series showcasing unusual interspecies animal bonding from around the world.

Feeding on a blood diet is unusual for a mammal and has led to many unique adaptations that facilitate their uncommon lifestyle. Unlike other bats, vampires are mobile on the ground, toggling ...

Another reason we may be drawn to unlikely animal friendships is that they are, in fact, so unlikely. These interactions are surprising, and research shows humans enjoy being surprised.