Animals

December 11, 2015

Young Woman Captures Expressive Photos of Cats to Cope with Insecurities and Bullying Memories

Felicity Berkleef can truly say that art changed her life for the better. Even though she was a happy, outgoing child who loved life, circumstances changed when she entered high school. Incessant bullying took its toll on Berkleef, who resorted to crying on a daily basis. The difficulties in her life became exponential when she almost lost her mom.

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October 9, 2015

Adorable Hedgehog Continues His Reign of Cuteness on Twitter

Marutaro the pygmy hedgehog lives a life that can be described in one word: adorable. When we first discovered this cute little guy, he was bringing us joy with his paper disguises, and he hasn't lost that charm since becoming a family “man” with his wife Okomesan and daughter Kinoko. What has changed is the tiny critter's worldwide popularity. Despite being located in Japan, the lovable creature is impressively known all over the world.

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August 28, 2015

Pet Owners Mimic Their Dogs in Adorable Look-Alike Portraits

German photographer Ines Opifanti demonstrates that dog owners are experts when it comes to imitating their furry friends. “The Dog People is an ongoing project where dog owners try to mimic their dogs' facial expressions,” the artist explains. “While I don't believe in the common folk wisdom claiming dog owners become similar looking to their dogs over the years, I do believe that they become really really good in interpeting their pets subtle mimic.

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August 7, 2015

Heroic Dentist Saves Bald Eagle Suffering from Gunshot Wound

The residents of Tofino, British Columbia have demonstrated that a little bit of optimism can go a long way. One afternoon, locals heard a booming gunshot and nearby witnesses saw a truck driving away from the scene. When they went to investigate, they realized that a bald eagle had been shot and was missing a majority of his beak.

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