Animals

January 2, 2018

Larger Than Life Lion Sculpture Made from Hand-Cut Steel Weighs Over 700 Pounds

Istanbul-based sculptor Selçuk Yılmaz creates larger than life, three-dimensional animal sculptures from thin strands of hammered and welded metal. His latest work—titled Kali—takes the form of a majestic lion sculpture, whose ferocious features include a flowing mane and muscular physique. Every inch is made from meticulously placed pieces of steel in various textures. With a length of approximately 11.5 feet, the incredible artwork weighs 772 pounds, making it Yılmaz’s largest sculpture to date.

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December 20, 2017

Pot Bellied Pig Happily Raised with 5 Dogs Thinks He’s Just Like His Canine Crew

As the old saying goes, “a dog is a man’s best friend,” but this pet pig might disagree. Meet Chowder, the 6-year-old Vietnamese potbellied pig who has his own group of unlikely animal friends. The domesticated farm animal lives with five rescue pups—named Rika, Slick, Nya, James, and Bashe—and his human, Shelby Madere, in Southern California. (Altogether, they make up @piggypoo_and_crew.)

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December 14, 2017

Macro Photos Capture the Mystical Beauty of Cat Eyes

A Norwegian photographer—who goes by the handle “Tina's Perspective on Life”—captures the intense beauty of cat eyes. Using a Canon macro lens and her own pet cats (Zelda, Zonic, and Zorro) as models, the resulting close-ups offer an uncommon view of our feline friends. In some instances, it feels like you’re looking at a portal to a different dimension. In others, there’s an alien allure to the eyes.

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December 4, 2017

Adorable Dog Duo Always Gladly Welcomes Cat Best Friend into Their Snuggle Time

Friends come in all shapes and sizes—just ask the dynamic duo Watson and Kiko. The two Golden Retrievers have been best pals for years and judging from their adorable Instagram, they're inseparable. When they’re not enjoying the outdoors together, they are snuggling in bed (preferably under the covers). Although Watson and Kiko are close, they don’t shut others out.

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