Animals

March 22, 2017

Dignified Portraits of Stray Cats Celebrate the Unique Beauty of Fearless Felines

A stray cat is often a permanent fixture of a neighborhood. Whether it’s catching local rodents or appearing on someone's porch for a meal, these creatures are as alluring as they are aloof. What do they do all day before they emerge for their nightly can of tuna? 19-year-old photographer Gabrielius Khiterer breaks through their mysteriously stoic facade by snapping intimate portraits of his feline neighbors.

Read Article

March 16, 2017

Cheerios is Giving Away 100 Million Wildflower Seeds to Help Save the Bees

Did you know that bees are the only insects that produce food eaten by humans? In fact, bees pollinate crops that are responsible for 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat. These are just some of the reasons we should be alarmed that the world's bee population is rapidly declining. Pesticide use, shrinking habitat, air pollution, and global warming are just some of the factors affecting bees. So what can you do?

Read Article

March 13, 2017

Man Fashions Fabulously Tiny Hats for Toad Who Visits His Porch Every Day

Chris Newsome never expected that he'd be a milliner of toad hats, but last year he found himself fashioning them for a little friend living under the porch of his home. After first noticing the creature one summer night, he didn’t think much of it. But once the toad came back again and again, Newsome logically concluded that he “needed a hat” and decided to “help the little guy out.

Read Article

March 8, 2017

Monastery Adopts Adorable Stray Dog Who Now Lives Like a Friar

A Franciscan Monastery in Cochabamba, Bolivia has warmly welcomed a four-legged friar into its order. The monastery, fittingly named after St. Francis of Assisi—a Roman Catholic saint known for his adoration of animals—found Carmelo, an abandoned stray schnauzer. The pup was lovingly adopted by the Franciscan fraternity, and he eagerly accepted his new role as the monastery's mascot. To properly usher in their recent recruit, the brothers christened him with his own holy name: Friar Bigotón, which comically translates to “Brother Mustache.

Read Article

My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.