Animals

December 4, 2018

These Quirky Handmade Cat Houses Give Kitties a Cozy Place to Doze Off

If you’ve got a cat, you know how much they love to lounge. On average, domestic cats can sleep up to 15 hours per day, so it’s important they have multiple cozy spots to choose from. Luckily, Ukraine-based artists Denis and Katya (aka Meow Felt) create adorably characterized, felt cat beds (or cat houses), handmade from natural wool.

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November 28, 2018

Funny Photos of Dogs Concentrating on Catching Treats in Mid-Air

Photographer Christian Vieler captures canines’ moments of bliss, frozen in time. For years, he’s snapped portraits of pooches as they attempt to catch tasty treats in their mouths. The charming images are a humorous depiction of dogs as they track the morsels and bare their teeth in anticipation of the delicious snack. Although it feels like we’re watching the events unfold in slow motion, these micro expressions happen in just a split second.

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November 19, 2018

Two Determined Cats Keep Trying to Sneak Into This Japanese Art Museum

Most cat lovers would agree that our feline friends have a mind of their own. Although they’re known to be highly intelligent, their notorious aloofness means they make up their own rules, and they definitely won’t be told what to do. Meet Ken Chan and Gosaku: two curious cats who aren’t just hungry for tasty treats—they’re hungry for cultural nourishment.

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November 11, 2018

Hyperrealistic Paintings of Migrating Animals Carrying Tiny Ecosystems on Their Backs

Combining her hyperrealistic style with her vivid imagination, Portland-based artist Lisa Ericson creates surreal, nature-inspired animal paintings. Each colorful acrylic-on-panel artwork from her Border Crossing series depicts fantastical combinations of plants and animals, all of which seem to be traveling on epic journeys to unknown lands.

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