Vote for the Most Loved
Animals on Earth
Small gestures
change mindsets.
AnimalVote was born from the belief that voting for your favourite animal is also a step toward learning about endangered species, welfare, and conservation. Every vote is a voice for those who can't speak.
“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”
Why AnimalVote?
Much more than a vote — a complete animal discovery experience.
Head-to-Head Voting
Two animals, face to face. You decide which one is better. Fast, simple, and addictive!
Data from 90 Countries
Discover which animal is the favourite in every corner of the world, from Finland to Greece.
Real-Time Rankings
Results update with every vote. Watch the competition unfold live.
100+ Animals
From dogs and cats to Komodo dragons and axolotls. A huge list to explore.
Animal Welfare
We raise awareness about the reality animals face in the world using real data.
100% Free
No charges, no intrusive ads. Just fun and love for animals.
Numbers That Matter
Real data on animal welfare around the world
Surprising Facts
Swipe to discover incredible animal curiosities
The Reality We Need to Change
Real data from FAO, PETA, and Eurobarometer
farm animals slaughtered per year
FAO 2023
animals killed in laboratories annually
PETA / NAVS
Europeans support animal welfare
Eurobarometer 2023
shelter adoptions in the US in 2024
Shelter Animals Count 2024
How It Works
In 4 simple steps
Create your account
Free registration in seconds. No credit card required.
Get a matchup
Two animals appear side by side on your screen.
Vote for your favourite
Click on the animal you prefer. It's instant!
See the results
Percentages, rankings, and data from around the world.
What Our Users Say
Emma S.
London, UK
“I spent two hours voting without even noticing. It's incredibly addictive and I learned so much about animals I'd never even heard of!”
Jan R.
Amsterdam, NL
“The countries section is amazing. I was surprised by how different the preferences are around the world. I recommend it to everyone!”
Anna C.
Berlin, DE
“Finally a site that combines fun with animal awareness. The welfare statistics really opened my eyes.”
Pierre L.
Paris, FR
“I used it in the classroom with my students. The children loved it and we learned about biodiversity together!”
Sofia M.
Stockholm, SE
“Simply lovely. The design is beautiful, fast, and works perfectly on mobile. My favourite app right now.”
Luca F.
Rome, IT
“The quokka won my heart. I had never heard of it before and now it's my favourite animal. This place is incredibly educational!”
Explore by Category
Discover the animal kingdom by group
Ongoing Campaigns
Real causes that your voice helps amplify
End the Cages
Support the ban on cage farming in the European Union. 1.5 million have already signed.
Goal: 2M signatures
Adopt, Don't Shop
4.2 million animals were adopted in the US in 2024. Help increase that number.
Goal: 10M global adoptions
Stop Animal Testing
115 million animals die in laboratories each year. Alternatives exist and they work.
Goal: Ban in 50 countries
Protect the Big Cats
More tigers live in cages in the US than in the wild. We need to act now.
Goal: 5,000 rescues
How Animals Vote in Nature
Democracy is not a human invention — bees, wolves, and buffalo have been doing it for millions of years.
They dance to vote on the best location for a new hive. The most intense dance wins — a biological quorum.
They vote with nose rubs on whether the pack should move. More votes means movement.
Females stare fixedly in the direction they want to go. The group follows the majority of gazes.
No fixed leader: each fish pulls slightly. The average of all "votes" determines the direction.
They debate vocally at dawn. They only depart once enough voices converge on a single direction.
They use pheromones as ballots — the path with the most "chemical votes" is chosen by the colony.
Vote for Animals Around the World
Every vote puts pressure on legislators to act.
End the Cages 2030
300M animals in cages. Calling for a total ban across the EU.
Zero Abandonment
30M animals on the streets. Calling for nationwide sterilisation.
Elephants Are Not Ornaments
From 10M to 415K elephants in 100 years. Protect the populations.
Every animal deserves great care.
Knowing more about the needs of each species helps build a world where animals are respected, protected, and free to thrive. AnimalVote is about love, discovery, and action.
Habitat Protection
Preserving natural environments is the single most important thing we can do for wildlife.
Proper Nutrition
Each species has unique dietary needs. Understanding them prevents suffering and illness.
Human–Animal Bond
Research shows that connections with animals improve human mental and emotional wellbeing.
Animal species at risk of extinction
Of biodiversity lives in forests
Marine animals die from plastic every year
Of people say animals deserve legal protection
From Our Blog
Stories, science, and tips about the animal world
How to Help Endangered Species From Home
You don't need to be a scientist to protect wildlife. Small daily choices — from what you eat to what you buy — have a direct impact on animal populations worldwide.
The Science Behind Our Love for Animals
Studies confirm that interacting with animals reduces cortisol, increases oxytocin, and even lowers blood pressure. Our bond with animals is hardwired into human biology.
Animals Are Smarter Than We Think
From crows using tools to octopuses solving puzzles, new research keeps revealing that animal cognition rivals — and sometimes surpasses — our expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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