Animals

March 29, 2023

Wildlife Photographers Unite in New Book To Highlight Beauty of Endangered Animals

A decade ago, British photographer Graeme Green was on assignment in Africa when he stumbled upon an idea to promote the conservation of wildlife. “Big 5” was a phrase once used by big-game hunters to describe the African wildlife that was the most difficult to track and kill. Green wanted to transform the meaning, and instead of shooting these animals with guns, they'd be shot with cameras in an effort to educate the public.

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March 22, 2023

90-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes First-Time Dad to Three Hatchlings

Mr. Pickles, a 90-year-old radiated tortoise and oldest resident at the Houston Zoo, has finally become a father. After cohabitating with his companion, Mrs. Pickles, for 27 years, they recently welcomed three hatchlings, named Dill, Gherkin, and Jalapeño. While this is an important step for the Pickles family, it is also an important achievement for this critically endangered species originally from Madagascar. It has been 36 years since Mr.

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March 15, 2023

Actor Michael J. Fox Welcomes His Adorable Pup Named “Blue”

The Fox family has gotten a little bit bigger. Recently, actor Michael J. Fox delighted his followers on Instagram by sharing a photo of their newest member—a fluffy multi-colored pup with striking eyes, aptly named Blue. The pair posed in an adorable picture that has already garnered more than 700,000 likes and nearly 8,000 comments. Blue is held against one side of Fox's face, so their blue eyes are side-by-side.

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