Animals

January 27, 2020

Hypnotic Video of Striped Eel Catfish Walking in Unison Across the Ocean Floor

In a stunning example of group defense, a huge mass of juvenile striped eel catfish move as one to fend off predators. A video taken by Marie-Laure Vergne, an instructor at the  Abyss Dive Center Bali, shows these youngsters as they move across the ocean floor. Undulating in a mass, their movements are mesmerizing. As adults, the striped eel catfish is highly venomous and can inflict real pain.

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January 8, 2020

Breathtaking Photo of Bengal Tiger Taking a Stroll in Front of Ancient Ruins

Many photographers have a dream image they're dying to capture. Mulled over in their minds for months, or even years, it's the elusive photograph that they know would be spectacular if only they could achieve it. For Indian wildlife photographer Nitish Madan that dream recently became a reality during a December morning at Ranthambore National Park in northwest India.

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December 26, 2019

Puppy Day Care in South Korea Snaps the Most Adorable Photos of Tiny Doggos Napping

Puppies are little babies (that happen to have fur) and require a lot of care. But what are their humans to do when they have to go to work? Take them to a daycare, of course! Puppy Spring in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea is one of these places that little doggies can go to get the care and attention they need. The center welcomes pups that are aged 12 weeks and older.

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December 25, 2019

Wildlife Photographer Captures Nature’s Magical Little Moments

It's easy to miss the magical moments in nature, especially the small worlds of the tiniest critters. That's why photographers like Julian Rad make it their mission to capture squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks, and other small animals in their natural habitat. Through skill, patience, and precision, Rad's photographs show these adorable creatures at leisure and at work in splendid detail. Based in Austria, Rad uses his natural surroundings as inspiration.

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