Animals
September 9, 2016

Incredibly Cute Portraits of Baby Animals Dressed Like Humans

Barcelona-based photographer Yago Partal has expanded his funny photo series titled Zoo Portraits to include one of our favorite internet phenomenons: baby animals. Partal humorously arranges animal heads on fully-dressed human bodies to showcase each unique animal's characteristics and personality types. The series includes a range of lovable subjects, from a soft, white lamb in a crisp, chef's uniform to a professorial Tasmanian Devil in a blazer and bowtie. The clothes the animals wear reveal their other wild side.

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Animals
September 8, 2016

Adorable Mockingbird Wears Tiny, Homemade “Snowshoes” to Heal Her Injured Feet

Sometimes, all it takes to repair an injured bird is some cardboard, tape, and creativity. Recently, the California Wildlife Center (CWC) in Malibu rescued a Northern Mockingbird whose feet were “knuckling,” meaning she was unable to open her feet to walk or perch. The rescue team describes how the deformity forced the bird to stand on the tops of her toes which were curled underneath her—perhaps causing even more injury.

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Art
September 6, 2016

Karl Lagerfeld Designed an Elegant Chest of Art Supplies to Celebrate a Love of Drawing

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has recently unveiled a new creation, and it has nothing to do with clothing. He has collaborated with Faber-Castell, one of the world’s oldest manufacturers of pencils, to organize a limited edition set of art supplies. Called the Karlbox, the extensive collection features 350 tools for drawing and painting.

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