Animals

September 23, 2024

Friendly Fox Regularly Visits London Woman for Playtime, Snacks, and Cuddles

Foxes are famously elusive, but a woman in London has shown that, with patience, even wild animals can learn to trust. A female fox has been making regular visits to Lilly Edith's home, even curling up in her bed for naps. Edith captures the fox’s adorable and often unexpected moments on TikTok, where she has over 9,000 followers. Edith first met Melady the friendly fox during a tough period in her life.

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September 12, 2024

Photographer Captures a Tiny Crimson Sunbird Bathing in a Banana Flower Petal Pool

As humans, we often overlook how smaller creatures perceive and engage with the world in entirely different ways. India-based, award-winning photographer Rahul Singh beautifully captures this in his captivating series featuring a female Crimson Sunbird bathing in the water-filled petals of a banana flower in Jalpaiguri, India. Using a flower petal as a bath might seem far-fetched to us, but for the tiny Crimson Sunbird, which measures just 10 cm (4 inches)

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September 9, 2024

Funny Pet Portraits of Cats and Dogs Driving Cars and Playing Sports Just Like Humans

Capturing animals during their most endearing moments is a fine art, but New York-based pet photographer Shaina Fishman takes it to a whole new level. She captures fun, creative shots of cats and dogs paired with unexpected props, adding a playful twist to each photo that’s sure to make you smile. Fishman has been photographing animals for years, but her work goes far beyond ordinary pet portraits.

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