Animals

April 21, 2025

Photographer Travels 900 Miles To Capture Unusual Orange Snowy Owl

In January, when wildlife photographer Julie Maggert heard about an orange-tinted snowy owl near Lake Huron, she knew she had to see it for herself. And in early February, after driving 900 miles over four days and spending nearly 29 hours sitting and waiting, she was rewarded handsomely with the images that she was looking for. Though Maggert spotted the owl several times, she wasn't able to get the clean shot that she was after.

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April 17, 2025

Pet-Finding Service Has Saved Over 45,000 Lost Animals and It’s Completely Free

Each year, more than 10 million cats and dogs go missing across the United States. FidoAlert, however, offers an innovative solution to locating lost pets—and it's all for free. FidoAlert and its sister service TabbyAlert function similarly to an Amber Alert, per the company’s founder and CEO John Bradford. Pet owners may register their beloved companions into the FidoAlert network, and subsequently receive a dedicated FidoID number and a free tag to accessorize a collar.

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April 11, 2025

LEGO’s Colosseum Becomes a Regal Nap Spot for Cats Everywhere

Cats have a motto: “If I fits, I sits.” So when LEGO released its massive 9,000-piece Colosseum set, our feline friends didn’t see a model of an ancient landmark—they saw a deluxe, circular bed built just for them. Cats have a reputation for choosing the most unexpected places to sleep, but what better place for them to rest than in the ancient world’s grandest arena?

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April 5, 2025

Why This Photographer Dedicates Her Practice to the Quiet Strength of Horses [Interview]

Growing up on a farm in Denmark, photographer Katja Jensen encountered countless animals. Horses, above all else, proved to be her favorite. This fascination, though beginning early in her childhood, only intensified over time and has served as a sort of unifying “thread” throughout her life. Since then, Jensen has dedicated herself to equine photography, capturing the allure, intrigue, and majesty of horses in a variety of global contexts.

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