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October 16, 2019

Regal ‘Victoria Crown Pigeon’ Is the World’s Largest and Most Beautiful Pigeon

Most people who are only familiar with the common pigeons seen in the city don't necessarily consider them beautiful birds. But with over 300 species of pigeons and doves around the world, there are some unexpected beauties in the bunch. Perhaps no species of pigeon is more intriguing than the Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria).

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October 15, 2019

Photographer Shares Majestic Deep Dives with Big Beautiful Whales

Australian photographer Jasmine Carey is passionate about marine life.

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October 14, 2019

Tigers Have Fake Eyes on Their Ears as a Possible Defense Mechanism

It can be tough out in the wild for many animals, so it's no surprise that a number of species...

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October 14, 2019

Striking Pen and Ink Drawings Illustrate the Human Connection to Nature

Do you know your spirit animal? Italian artist Alfred Basha draws majestic beasts merged with parts of human anatomy, illustrating our innate connection to nature. Rendered using a fine liner in black ink, each intricate pen drawing not only showcases the self-taught artist’s talent, but his exceptional imagination. Basha’s surreal depictions of nature include animal silhouettes filled with forest scenes and beastly figures shaped with winding branches.

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October 11, 2019

Number of Pixels Used in These Photos Is the Number of Animals Left of Each Species Featured

Did you know that there are only around 60 Amur leopards left in the wild?

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October 10, 2019

Komodo Dragons Are Covered in a Suit of Armor Buried Within Their Scales

The Komodo dragon is one of the most fearsome animals to roam the planet.

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October 10, 2019

Artist Designs Shiba Inu-Inspired Japanese Bank Notes That Are Too Cute to Spend

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Finance in Japan revealed new designs for the Japanese yen banknotes. Due to roll out in 2024, the new designs include an illustration of Mount Fuji, as well as Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave. Inspired by the creative currency, Japanese illustrator and manga artist Ponkichi decided to design his own bank notes, featuring none other than one of Japan’s most treasured dog breeds—the Shiba Inu.

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October 9, 2019

Photographer Captures Adorable Moment Squirrel Takes in Sweet Smell of Flower

Have you ever wondered what animals do when they think no one is looking?

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October 2, 2019

11-Year-Old Boy Documents Every Dog He’s Ever Petted with Adorable Photos

If you're like many animal lovers who have the urge to pet all of the cute dogs you encounter, you’ll...

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October 1, 2019

Study Reveals That Cats Are Bonded to Their Humans Just as Much as Dogs and Babies

Cats are often stereotyped as being aloof creatures, but that generalization has been proven to be far from the truth. A couple of years ago, a scientific study revealed that felines actually enjoy social interaction, and additional findings have recently reported that cats care more about us than we might think.

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