Photo credit: Monty Boy Cat
Monty isn’t just any cat, when not gathering likes and shares on social media, he can be found in Copenhagen with two other feline friends. What makes her unique is that she was born without a nasal bridge bone due to a chromosomal abnormality, which also gives him a very unique look. One problem, he tends to sneeze more than most cats. Continue reading for more images and information.
The glass frog (above) are primarily lime green, and the abdominal skin of some members of this family is translucent. The heart, liver, and gastrointestinal tract, are visible through this translucent skin, hence the common name. They live along rivers and streams during the breeding season, and are particularly diverse in montane cloud forests of Central and South America, although some species occur also in Amazon and Chocoan rainforest and semi-deciduous forests. Continue reading for more transparent animals that have not been Photoshopped.
Let’s face it, not all dog owners pick up after their pets, but “Poo Wi-fi” aims to change that. Mexico-based internet portal Terra has teamed up with ad agency DDB to create a machine that offers a free Wi-Fi in exchange for dog poop. In other words, people are rewarded with a number of free Wi-Fi minutes – depends on weight – for dropping off poop. Don’t think that throwing anything into the machine will work because there is an actual attendant that hands out the bags and watches over what people put in them. Continue reading for a video and more information.
You know what they say, a dog is “man’s best friend”. This phrase highlights their close relations, loyalty, and companionship with humans within many societies. Many of these domestic dogs form close bonds with their little human masters as well, and these images prove it. Previous to the 19th century, dogs, other than lap dogs, were largely functional. Used for activities such as hunting, watching and guarding, language describing the dog often reflected these positions within society. Continue reading for more.
No, you’re not looking at a flower, but rather the ever elusive Orchid Mantis. According to researchers, orchid mantises are the only insect species in the world that imitates flowers to attract prey. One researcher says, “There are other animals that are known to camouflage amongst flowers and ambush prey, but they do not actually attract the pollinators themselves.” Continue reading for more.
The National History Museum in London has been organizing their annual Wildlife Photographer Of The Year contest since 1964, and this year, 9-year-old Carols Perez Naval from Spain took home the grand title of Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year. To get him inspired, Silva’s parents always take him on all of their trips around the world. At just 4-years-old, he received his first compact camera, and now he effortlessly snaps breathtaking photos with professional equipment. He rewards himself with better lenses as his works become known. Continue reading for more images.
Just like humans, there are animals born with unique and / or geeky fur markings. They range from moustaches (above) to a cow with the number seven on its head, but regardless of the marking, all of these animals were destined for internet stardom. Most popular animals with these markings? If you guessed dog or cat, you’d be right on the money. Continue reading to see them all.
Photo credit: Max Ellis
What better way to kick off Halloween than with a photo of a squirrel trying to steal a carved pumpkin? This brilliant image was captured by British photographer Max Ellis. It was made possible by placing a treat inside the pumpkin, making the carving irresistible to at least one of the squirrels. According to the photographer, no squirrels were harmed in this shoot, and that they were probably “much better fed than any other wild squirrels on the planet!”. Continue reading for more images.
No, this isn’t an optical illusion, or a stuffed animal, but rather a real rabbit being used as an iPhone case. This image went viral online a few weeks ago, and since then, other iPhone owners have begun using their own pets in the same way. While most of the images you’re about to see feature iPhones, this works with just about any brand, given that it’s not a tablet or laptop. Continue reading for more.
Photo credit: Carli Davidson
Oregon-based photographer Carli Davidson is back at it again, and her latest photo series is a shaker that involves lots of puppies to say the least. Here’s what she has to say: “I was also drawn to the idea of surrounding myself with puppies. It was almost medicinal-spending the day overdosing on cuteness. I love making books that focus on animals. I love knowing that these pictures can make people smile. While I feel a strong ethical responsibility to keep up with current events, these feel good creative projects to keep me from feeling hardened. They are mini escapes from the important but harsh realities we have in our faces 24/7.” Continue reading for more.