Photography
February 29, 2016

The World’s Oldest Living Cat Is 26 Years Old But Still Acts Like a Kitten

Meet Corduroy, a feisty Maine Coon cat that loves the outdoors, hunting critters, and taking naps in the sun. With this zest for life, you'd never guess that Corduroy is 26 years old–that's 121 in cat years(!)–which makes him the World's Oldest Living Cat, according to the Guinness World Records. Corduroy has been with his human Ashley Reed Okura for his entire life.

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Photography
February 25, 2016

Photographer Captures the Wild Beauty and Elegance of Horses

Animals are perhaps one of the most difficult photography subjects to work with–you can't exactly ask a cat to smile for the camera and expect it to happen. Photographing equine models comes with its own set of challenges, as one attempts to communicate the intrinsic grace and beauty of these large, flighty beasts. German photographer Wiebke Haas tweaked the art of animal photography for years, and now consistently produces stunning photographs of magnificent animals.

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Art
February 23, 2016

Interview: The Colorfully Psychedelic Art of Jen Stark

In 2007, Miami native Jen Stark made a vibrant splash in the art world with her fantastically psychedelic sculptures crafted from colorful layers of paper. Exploring ideas of replication and infinity, Stark's mandala-like work mimics the intricate patterns and vivid hues found in nature, spiraling endlessly inward to a perfect point of meditation.

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Animals
February 22, 2016

Everyone Is Falling in Love with This Cat with the Most Beautiful Eyes

Coby The Cat has given new meaning to the phrase “cat-eye.” With his gorgeous baby blues, the British shorthair manages to entrance his many (274K!) Instagram followers with each and every snapshot. Aside from the oceanic color of his iris, Coby's eyes have a thick, black line around them with a slight flick at the outer corners–making it look as though the cat's an eyeliner expert!

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