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May 13, 2019

There’s a Snow Leopard Expertly Camouflaged in This Photo But Can You Spot It?

This photograph by Saurabh Desai showcases a male snow leopard hiding in plain sight. See it? We’ll give you a minute. If you’re having trouble spotting the camouflaged creature, here’s a hint: the big cat is not white, but brown. Desai snapped this incredible animal photography, titled Art of Camouflage, in the early months of 2019.

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May 8, 2019

Cage Diver Recreates Iconic ‘Jaws’ Movie Poster with Real Great White Shark

Photographer Euan Rannachan has been fascinated with sharks since he was a child.

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May 7, 2019

Interview: Photographer Documents Bond Between Last Two Northern White Rhinos and Their Caretakers

American photojournalist Justin Mott is using the power of photography to shed light on important stories of animal conservation.

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March 23, 2019

Adorable Photos Reveal What Curious Cats Look Like From Below

Lithuanian photographer Andrius Burba is known for his unorthodox approach to animal photography—he uses his camera and a unique setup to capture all sorts of creatures from underneath. From the fluffy underbellies of playful pups to the underside of horses, Burba’s experimental Underlook pet portraits reveal how familiar animals look from unfamiliar angles. His latest series, aptly titled Under-Cats, shows how furry felines look from below.

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March 19, 2019

Carrier Pigeons Wearing Backpacks Help Scientists Collect Climate Data

No matter how much technology develops, sometimes there's no better solution to a problem than using what nature has already...

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March 15, 2019

Charming Photos Capture the Loving Bond Between Pastel-Colored Parrotlet Birds

Sometimes referred to as “pocket parrots,” pacific parrotlets are small birds with big personalities.

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March 14, 2019

Wildlife Photographer Captures the Last Photos of the “Queen of Elephants”

Elephants are known for their incredible lifespans, with African elephants living up to 70 years. Wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas was lucky enough to have a personal experience with an elephant nearing the end of her life. F_MU1, as she was known by the Tsavo Trust, spent over 60 years living in a quiet corner of Tsavo in Kenya.

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March 11, 2019

Scientific Study Proves That Looking at Adorable Animal Photos Can Save Your Love Life

You probably don’t need an excuse to look at cute animal photos, but did you know it could actually improve...

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March 8, 2019

Woman Sets Up Tiny Feeder Cam to Capture Birds Eating in Her Backyard

Wild birds can be a challenge to study because they often fly away just as you approach them.

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March 6, 2019

Incredible Map Shows Flight Routes of Eagles Over the Course of One Year

A young man named Fahd Qash from Saudi Arabia stumbled upon something unusual while out on a walk. Strolling near a swamp, he spotted a dead eagle with a tracking device strapped to it. Curious, Qash noticed that the GPS tracker had an email address printed on it. It turns out that the device was fitted to the eagle in Kazakstan as part of a study of the flight paths of Steppe eagles.

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