Wildlife Photography

September 25, 2025

Photographer Captures Beautiful Moment Between an Elephant and a Bird in an Indian Jungle [Interview]

As a professional wildlife photographer, Shaaz Jung is uniquely positioned to witness extraordinary relationships formed in nature. Jung is known for his images of big cats like leopards and rare panthers, which require him to spend an inordinate amount of time in India’s forests. While there, he also bears witness to a host of incredible interactions, including one between an elephant and a bird. In the stunning photo, an elephant appears from behind a tree.

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July 29, 2025

Photos of the Most Adorable Flying Squirrel Species Native to Japan

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is known for its incredible scenery, but it’s also home to some of the cutest animals on the planet. Wildlife photographer Masato Sasaki spends his time documenting all of wonderful the birds and mammals in the area, but there’s one species that stands out as the most adorable of them all—the Ezo-momonga, a subspecies of the Siberian flying squirrel.

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July 17, 2025

Photographer Documents Elusive and Majestic Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido

Symbolizing loyalty and longevity in Asian culture, the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is an elusive creature. Tall and majestic, these birds can live up to 30 years in captivity, but their habitat has been severely restricted. To see them, photographer Alex Yazlovsky made the long journey from the United States to the Japanese island of Hokkaido, which is home to a growing non-migratory population.

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