Animals

March 5, 2019

Your Pet Can Rule All of Westeros in This Handmade Iron Throne Bed

If you're like many pet owners who treat their cats and dogs like royalty, perhaps you’ll agree they deserve nothing less than a throne to sleep on. And if your a fan of Game of Thrones, what’s better than a miniature Iron Throne? Although the real deal doesn’t look like the comfiest of seats, this pet bed version designed by Ukraine-based designer Kate Agafonova (of MadeForPets) is super soft and cozy.

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March 2, 2019

Photographer Captures Amazing Shot of Two Sharks Caught Inside a Glassy Wave

Australian photographer Sean Scott spends much of his time surrounded by the clear blue ocean. In his vibrant images, he reflects the beauty of the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it. One of his most memorable pictures was snapped a couple of years ago. It showcases the great power of waves and how they can envelop any creature, no matter how big or small. The image features two sharks inside of a large ocean wave.

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February 25, 2019

Extremely Rare Black Emperor Penguin Captured on Film for the First Time

Filmmakers from the BBC were in for a surprise while in Antarctica for the wildlife series Dynasties. In the midst of a group of emperor penguins, one special member of the flock really stood out. An incredibly rare black penguin mixed in with the crowd and the BBC has stated that “this could be the first-ever footage of an all black emperor penguin.

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February 18, 2019

African Black Panther Captured on Film, Confirming Existence of the Elusive Cat

British wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas is helping make history with his recently captured images of an elusive black panther in Kenya. While sightings of black panthers—also known as black leopards—have been continuously reported, until now there has been almost no photographic evidence of their existence. As only about 11% of all leopards are black, getting one on film, particularly in Africa, is no easy feat.

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