Animals

February 13, 2019

Interview: Photographer Transforms Her Dog Into a Pawfect Cast of Characters

For many creative people, their furry friend doubles as their muse. Photographer Ursula Aitchison has found that in her Golden Retriever, Hugo. She has spent the past year dressing the pup in costumes and snapping portraits of him. Sometimes, the two of them will pose together—often coordinating their outfits—that show off their silly side and sweet bond. Aitchison has come up with many creative dog photography ideas that grace her Hugo-centric Instagram account.

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January 31, 2019

Animation Details the History of Cats, From Wild Hunters to “Sofa Sidekicks”

Cats have been part of human society for nearly 10,000 years, but they haven’t always been the cuddle companions they are today. In an animated Ted-Ed lesson, called The history of the world according to cats, Research Director Eva-Maria Geigl reveals how these once fierce predators became our “sofa sidekicks.” The animation opens with a quote from Terry Pratchett—“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.

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January 24, 2019

Punny Illustrations of ‘Moody Animals’ Will Leave You Paws-itively Smiling

When you’re feeling low, sometimes all you need is a laugh. And if you love a good pun, Lim Heng Swee’s hilarious illustrations are sure to cheer you up. The Malaysian artist’s series, Moody Animals, personifies cows, pigs, rabbits, and more furry friends accompanied by witty captions. Swee draws each fed-up-looking animal lazily slumped on the floor in his distinct bold black outline style.

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January 22, 2019

Humpback Whales Separated by a Continent Are “Remixing” Each Other’s Songs

It's long been known that humpback whales use complex vocalizations to communicate with one another, but did you know just how far their songs could travel? A group of scientists spent years studying the evolution of male humpback whale songs off the coasts of Gabon and Madagascar. And the results of what they discovered about these populations separated by nearly 3,000 miles is quite surprising.

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