Animals

November 20, 2020

Photographer Travels Across Europe To Capture Stunning Starling Murmurations

Danish photographer Søren Solkær is perhaps best known for his portraits of musicians like Björk, U2, and The White Stripes. But, in reality, his work spans many different genres. Since 2017, Solkær has been photographing birds, but not just any birds. His work Black Sun focuses on starling murmurations and the fantastical shapes they make in the sky.

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November 15, 2020

13 Interactive Cat Toys That Will Keep Your Kitty Curious and Engaged

You keep your cat healthy in so many ways—vet checkups, healthy food, and lots of love. To keep your pet in their best form, you also need to engage their mind. Indoor furry friends can become bored. By instinct, cats love to scratch, stalk, and pounce—just like their larger wild brethren. Felines get bored, which can manifest in a depressed, destructive, or aggressive kitty.

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November 4, 2020

This Hi-Tech Bird Feeder Lets Clever Magpies Exchange Bottle Caps for Food

You might not realize it, but birds are very intelligent creatures. Crows, for instance, can recognize human faces. Magpies, a relative of crows, are also known for their smarts as well as their affinity for picking up objects and finagling with things like locks. Artificial intelligence researcher Hans Forsberg noticed these clever creatures around his neighborhood and was able to train them to trade in pieces of litter for food.

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October 29, 2020

These Adorable Corgi Siblings Look Like Fluffy Balls of Happiness

Sometimes, a little dose of cuteness is all you need. And lucky for you, we’ve found two pups who are sure to put a smile on your face. Meet 2-year-old Cooper and 7-month-old Baby, the adorable Pembroke Welsh Corgis who are stealing the hearts of many on the Internet. They live in Myanmar, Burma with their devoted owner, May Theint Nwe.

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