Animals

September 27, 2019

Photographer Spots Rare Baby Zebra with Spots Instead of Stripes

There's an old saying that “a zebra doesn't change its stripes,” but what happens if it has no stripes at all? Though they’re instantly recognizable for their distinctive black and white striped pattern, zebras can actually take on a different appearance. This was made all the clearer by the recent sighting of an adorable polka-dotted foal at Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

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September 24, 2019

Heartwarming Photos of Two Adorable Golden Retrievers Who Are Inseparable BFFs

It's safe to say that Golden Retrievers Lizzie and Ally are best friends. The sandy-colored girls do everything together, from snuggling in blankets and bedsheets to adventuring in the great outdoors. They can even be caught “twinning” in matching clothes and flower crowns. Adorable as they are endearing, the pups’ human (Fran Lauren) is responsible for snapping their charming portraits and sharing them on their popular Instagram account, @lizzie.bear.

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September 17, 2019

Winners of the 2019 British Wildlife Photography Awards Celebrate Beauty of Local Fauna

For 10 years, the British Wildlife Photography Awards have celebrated the rich ecosystems found across Britain. The 2019 winners take a diverse approach to wildlife photography; but, in their own way, they help pay homage to local fauna and prove that award-winning photography doesn't require an exotic location. In celebration of its ten-year anniversary, the competition honors the sea by expanding its Coast and Marine category into four divisions based on the British coastline.

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September 12, 2019

Woman Took 97 Rescue Dogs into Her Home to Protect Them From Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas in early September, leaving devastation in its wake. The natural disaster was a Category 5 storm with winds gusting up to 220 miles per hour. Because of its wind speed, Dorian is tied for being the second-strongest hurricane that the Atlantic Ocean has ever seen. This intense wind was coupled with flooding and more than three feet of rainfall.

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