Let's face it. Animals rule the Internet. Between LOLcats and upside-down dogs, people just can't get enough cute. Even serious news stories can't compare to the viral power of a sneezing panda or giggling slow loris.
In the world of social media, animals have been tweeting with more than just their beaks. They've been updating Facebook and YouTube accounts as well. The human faces behind these animal status updates spend precious time managing fictional animal accounts, but many have more online followers than major media outlets.
We've collected the most popular animal social media accounts and compared their fan bases to those of prominent media organizations. The results should shed some light on the Internet's priorities.