Animals

June 23, 2020

“Two Face” Cat Fathers a Couple of Adorable Kittens in Each of His Colors

A cat named Narnia has a unique coloring that has made the internet take notice of his dashing good looks. The kitty is “two faced,” with one side of his noggin gray and the other side black, split evenly on either side of his head. Thanks to his popular Instagram account run by his human Stephanie Jiminez, the world has been able to follow along with Narnia’s life.

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June 16, 2020

Woman Sets Up Bird Feeder Cam to Capture Close-Ups of Diverse Birds Visiting Her Backyard

Intrigued by the diverse range of birds who frequently visit her garden, Lisa (aka Ostdrossel) created a homemade feeder cam—hidden within a weatherproof box—so she could capture her feather friends on camera without scaring them away. “I have always been fascinated with birds but it only became more of a hobby after I moved to the U.S.,” Lisa (who is originally from Germany) tells My Modern Met.

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June 13, 2020

Former NASA Engineer Devises an Epic Obstacle Course to Challenge His Backyard Squirrels

When YouTuber Mark Rober was stuck in quarantine, he decided to start birdwatching. After buying a bird feeder, however, he discovered that the squirrels got into his “squirrel-proof feeder,” so he bought another model—only for it to be pilfered by the rodents yet again. (And then again.) That's when the former NASA engineer decided to put his expertise to use.

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May 26, 2020

Early Highlights of the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

In a world full of uncertainty, you could probably do with some cheering up right now. While many of us are still stuck inside—or at least going out less—the animal kingdom is still thriving. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently revealed some of the best entries so far for the 2020 contest, and the results are sure to bring a smile to your face.

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