Animals

September 23, 2016

Humorous Photos of Dogs Trying Really Hard to Catch Treats in Midair

At the smell of a crispy biscuit and the sound of the word ‘treat,' dogs tend to lose control. They may leap, their eyes may widen, their jowls may wildly flop about. In his series, Dogs Catching Treats, German photographer Christian Vieler has captured that magical moment right before the thrown treat is caught. Vieler has been documenting dogs in his studio for three years, which has built up a portfolio of unique catching strategies.

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September 3, 2016

Wire Sculptures Resembling Energetic Line Drawings Capture Animals’ Graceful Movements

Artist Candice Bees creates elegant animal sculptures from bound wires, capturing graceful movements of both winged and four-legged creatures. Originally trained as an illustrator, she found its two dimensions hampering her creative spirit. “Since finding wire as a medium,” she tells us in an email, “I cannot keep up with my brain!” Bees has spent the past two years working with wire, and she continues to push the limits of what this material can do.

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August 27, 2016

Closest Living Relative to the Dodo Bird Dazzles with Vibrant Iridescent Plumage

The dodo bird has been long extinct, but it still has relatives living in the world today. Known as the Nicobar pigeon, this rare creature is the closest living connection to the famous flightless bird, although the two don’t look alike. One striking difference is the Nicobar pigeon’s vibrant plumage that shines in iridescent blues, coppers, and greens—in addition to its reddish legs and small white tail.

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