Animals

May 24, 2017

Extremely Detailed Macro Portraits of Colorfully Exotic Insects

Self-taught photographer Francesco Bagnato doesn't consider himself a professional, but his incredible macro photography proves otherwise. Set against plain black backgrounds, his macro photos of insects give viewers a unique perspective of arthropods in colorful detail. The insects pop from the background, as their exoskeletons burst with color, from iridescent tones to almost neon hues. Bagnato has been an animal lover from childhood, with a particular affinity for insects.

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April 25, 2017

Textile Artist Crochets All of the Adorable Animals of Australia

Crafty and clever, Melbourne-based textile artist Alli Parker of Hart & Crafts creates cuddly crochet versions of her local wildlife. In her series of Australian animals, Parker presents a thematic selection of  “pieces made with love for you to love to pieces.” Made entirely by hand and composed of cotton and wool yarn, each Aussie animal is a one-of-a-kind companion and ideal snuggle buddy.

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March 17, 2017

23 Animals Who Have Perfected the Art of Camouflage

The animal kingdom can be harsh. What to do if you are a small animal trying to defend yourself or a predator who wants to stealthily stalk their prey? Evolution's answer—camouflage. While we often think of the chameleon as the perfect example of camouflage, in reality, things are much more complex. Two types of camouflage tactics exist, one that makes animals difficult to see—crypsis—and one that disguises them as something else—mimesis.

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March 10, 2017

Striking Photos Reveal What Horses Look Like From Below

After charming us with his adorable photos of the underbellies of cats, Lithuanian photographer Andrius Burba is back with a new series of Underlook photographs. This time, he's captured the underbelly of our equine friends with Under-Horse. Each horse is set against a stark black background, which allows us to focus on the striking, muscular beauty of the animals. Leaping gleefully, it's impossible not to feel the energy that radiates off the images.

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