Animals

February 1, 2020

People Love How Much Ireland’s President Loves His Bernese Mountain Dogs

You don’t have to love dogs to talk to Irish President Michael D. Higgins, but it certainly helps. The head of state has gained a passionate following thanks to his adorable Bernese Mountain Dogs named Síoda and Bród. They often accompany him as he goes about his daily business of meeting with his constituents and officials both in the Irish government and abroad.

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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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