Animals

Photographers Capture 24 Before and After Images Showing Just How Fast Dogs Grow

By Jackson Chung April 28, 2015

Most animal geeks have heard that one human year is equivalent to seven dogs years, but the 1-to-7 ratio is not entirely accurate, however, as dogs of different breeds grow at varying rates. While larger breeds usually have shorter life spans than smaller breeds, they also reach physical maturity more slowly than their smaller counterparts. For instance, a Great Dane will be fully-grown at around 2-years of age and a Yorkshire terrier will reach full adulthood in approximately 1-year. Continue reading for more before and after images.

Your Eyes Aren’t Playing Tricks, Square and Round Dog Haircuts Have Gone Viral on Instagram

By Jackson Chung April 26, 2015

Another day, another trend gone viral on Instagram, and this time, it’s square or round dog haircuts. That’s right, dog owners in Taiwan have been giving their pets strange haircuts to say the least, typically poodles. Once sculpted into perfect circles or squares, the results are posted for all to see with the quote “my dog has a rounder head than yours”. Continue reading for more weird examples.

These 24 Strange Animals Are Experts at Photobombing

By Jackson Chung April 24, 2015

Internet meme experts know photobombing as a practical joke that involves trespassing in the foreground or background of a picture during a shoot, typically unbeknownst to the photographer. It became a widespread phenomenon following the technological transition from traditional film to digital photography in the early 2000s, along with the emergence of social media (MySpace, Friendster, etc.). Continue reading for a few more strange animals who have become experts at this art of distraction.

George, the Human-Like Cat That Stands on 2 Legs, Becomes an Internet Star

By Jackson Chung April 23, 2015

Photo credit: George 2 Legs

Another day, another internet star, and this time, it’s George, a cat who might have been a human in his past life. Unlike other cats, George prefers standing on 2-legs, just like his owner, and might actually be prepping to take over the world. His owner recently shared a few of his most popular photos on Reddit, and said, “he is the sweetest cat I’ve ever known. Really bizarre, but sweet.” Continue reading for more pictures.

Newly Discovered Glass Frog Looks Just Like Kermit, Has Translucent Lime Green Skin

By Jackson Chung April 20, 2015

Researcher Brian Kubicki discovered a new species of glass frog that looks just like Kermit from The Muppets, complete with translucent skin so you can see its insides. Officially named Hyalinobatrachium dianae, it was found in the mountains of eastern Costa Rica Its ‘advertisement call’ consists of ‘a single tonal long metallic whistle-like note with a duration of 0.40-0.55 s…and a dominant frequency of 3.35-3.44 kHz’. This call is used to find a mate in the mountain forests. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

This Looks Like a Normal Machine, But Insert Some Bottles? It Feeds Stray Animals

By Jackson Chung April 20, 2015

At first glance, this looks like any other vending / recycling machine, but upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that it dispenses food for stray animals in exchange for plastic bottles. Istanbul, Turkey is known for its high number of strays, with some estimating as many as 150,000 stray dogs alone. Pudgeon has built a vending machine just to take care of that problem, dispensing food and water in exchange for recycled plastic bottles. Continue reading for a video and more pictures.

Photographers Capture 20 of the Largest House Cats to Ever Hit the Internet

By Jackson Chung April 18, 2015

Animal geeks know that domestic cats are all historically descended from African wildcats, and over the course of millennia, they’ve spread to all corners of the globe and established themselves into distinctive breed categories as a result. Consequently, different breeds and types of cats all appear significantly different to each other, with one of them being build and size. If you’re wondering which breeds of domestic cats are the feline giants, or the largest domestic cats commonly kept as pets today, continue reading to see some pets that have appeared online.

17 Animals Who Love Traveling as Much as Their Human Counterparts

By Jackson Chung April 16, 2015

Yes, that really is a koala being served sparkling seltzer water on a Qantas flight. This lucky animal sat in first class on a trip from from Brisbane to Singapore as Australian airline Qantas celebrated the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. The flight saw four koalas – Idalia, Chan, Pellita and Paddle – travel to the Southeast Asian city-state for a 6-month staycation at the Singapore Zoo, in an effort to strengthen ties between the nations, said a news release from Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. At least one of the koalas enjoyed the perks of business class on the trip, as it chewed eucalyptus and received a towel and a drink from a Qantas stewardess.

Afghanistan Veteran Kinessa Johnson Leaves US to Hunt Poachers in Africa, Becomes Internet Star

By Jackson Chung April 15, 2015

Photo credit: Kinessa Johnson

US army veteran Kinessa Johnson has become an Instagram star after leaving the US to protect endangered wildlife in Africa. After a tour in Afghanistan, serving four years as a weapons instructor and mechanic, Kinessa joined Veterans Empowered to Protect African Wildlife (VETPAW) as an anti-poaching advisor. The team refrain from using force, but have permission to use their weapons if they feel threatened. Johnson says: “We work side by side with park rangers and it’s truly a learning experience for not only park rangers but also our team. Our intention is not to harm anyone; we’re here to train park rangers so they can track and detain poachers and ultimately prevent poaching.” Continue reading for a video, more pictures and additional information.

This Image was Not Captured by a Photographer, Just a Real Live Octopus

By Jackson Chung April 13, 2015

Sony’s new water-resistant camera at Sea Life Aquarium in New Zealand. The octopus is more intelligent than one would think, and the creature has led more scientists to believe that humans may not be the only ones capable of solving complex problems. Whether it be opening jars or predicting soccer matches, at least one octopus can now take photographs. Continue reading for the video and more information.