Animals

June 7, 2014

Adorable Rescued Baby Pig on Wheels Overcomes Life Obstacles

Leon Trotsky, aka The Pig on Wheels, is a tiny piglet who had a tragic accident when his mother fell on him, which crushed him and left him without the function of his two hind legs. When the staff of Australia-based animal sanctuary Edgar's Mission met Leon this past spring, they immediately fell in love! The organization works to rescue, rehabilitate, and then find homes for farm animals whenever possible.

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April 24, 2014

Exquisite Macro Photos Reveal the Miniature World of Insects

Like Vyacheslav Mishchenko, who captures whimsical images of snails, Indonesia-based photographer Nordin Seruyan uses photography to unveil a tiny world that often goes unnoticed by human eyes. Using a macro approach, he zooms in on the diverse and flourishing insect life of Southeast Asia, capturing extraordinary images that appear downright magical in their exquisite detail and beauty. The scurrying creatures that star in Seruyan's photos possess an unexpected charm.

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April 8, 2014

Reality Show in Bird Feeder Cafe Live Streams in Norway

Move over Kardashians, because there's a new reality show on air that's finally worth watching. Piipshow is delightful live stream of a bird feeder in Norway that's modeled to look like a trendy coffee shop. This miniature cafe is outfitted with adorable, tiny bar stools and serves up nuts and seeds instead of overpriced lattes. The rotating avian clientele includes vibrant personalities like a depressed bullfinch and a short-tempered nuthatch.

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