Animals

May 27, 2017

Interview: Intimate Underwater Portraits of Humpback Whales by Jem Cresswell

In Giants, a striking series of portraits, Australian photographer Jem Cresswell explores the awe-inspiring behaviors and undeniable anthropomorphism of the humpback whale. Captured over the course of 3 years in the southern Pacific Ocean, the series offers an intimate glimpse of the “gentle giants” as they complete their annual migration to Tonga. Each photo shot by Cresswell—who fittingly describes himself as a visual artist—exhibits his artistic approach to underwater photography.

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May 2, 2017

You Can Now Invite Adorable Llamas and Alpacas to Your Wedding

If you've ever dreamed of having a couple of adorable animals at your wedding, look no further than Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas. Though the Portland-based non-profit predominantly trains llamas and alpacas as service animals, it now also offers them as fun and furry wedding guests! Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas has 4 cuddly creatures available for hire: llamas Rojo and Smokey, and alpacas Napoleon and Jean-Pierre.

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April 12, 2017

Adorable Photos Reveal the Fluffy Under Belly of Playful Pups

Photography allows us to see things that we normally wouldn’t. Sometimes, this is a look into the fascinating “hermit kingdom” of North Korea, but other times, it’s more lighthearted. Photographer Andrius Burba uses his camera and a cunning setup to take a peek at what dogs have under them… literally. Aptly called Under-Dogs, Burba's series showcases the belly of various canines—from Pomeranians to Poodles—in all shapes and sizes.

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