ZSL Animal Photography Prize 2015
Until 28 February 2016 visitors to ZSL London Zoo will be able to admire the stunning shots entered into the Zoological Society of London’s fourth annual photography competition, displayed in a striking exhibition. Combining mesmerising imagery with the enthralling sights, and sounds of the creatures at the Zoo, the exhibition is on show within squawking distance of the flamboyant flamingos and picturesque pelicans.
The exhibition’s top wildlife photographs were chosen by a panel of judges including ZSL Honorary Conservation Fellow and television presenter Kate Humble, and renowned ornithologist Bill Oddie.
The Strongest Bond by Tom Way. The Perfect Moment category; Adult runner up. (Photo by Tom Way/ZSL Animal Photography Prize 2015)
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Rare Sighting of a “Blue Dragon” Spotted on the Shores of Australia
Depending on your tastes, this bizarre little blue creature may inspire either aww-worthy shrieks of excitement or a bit of discomforted shock, possibly a combination of both. Meet the blue dragon, one of the weirdest and most wonderful little-known animals in the world. The proper name of this mythical-looking creature is Glaucus atlanticus, or blue sea slug, and although it is much smaller than its fictional brethren of lore (only about an inch or two in length) it has a host of nasty tricks up its sleeve—er wing? Continue reading »
2015 Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year Award
Chris feels, “the stripes of a zebra are an artwork of contrast. To photograph them in monochrome or in Sepia for is the best way to show their beauty. This stallion came down to drink in some beautiful early morning light, and was not bothered by us as we snapped away”. (Photo by Chris Renshaw)
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Epic Photos Of The Divers Swim With Sperm Whales
These images show the unique bond a group of free divers formed with gigantic sperm whales. Swimming just inches away from the huge mammals, the divers are dwarfed in size, made to look like specks in comparison. The photos were taken by renowned underwater photographers Alexandre Roubaud and Alexandre Voyer, who are based in Paris but travel the world to capture such stunning imagery. Under the name Fisheye, the pair, who are longtime friends, have been working in the Indian Ocean and the Azores for the past five years. Their sperm whale encounter occurred this summer, and through their imagery, Alex and Alex hope to show the bonds humans can have with even the most intimidating of animals. Here: a diver with a sperm whales.) Continue reading »
Adorable Baby Koala Poses for Her Very First Photoshoot
Australia’s Symbio Wildlife Park is currently paying tribute to their adorable koala Imogen. The lovable joey will be celebrating her 1st birthday this coming weekend, so the park wants to look back on her life thus far. Even though Imogen is now happy and heathy, circumstances weren’t always smooth sailing. Continue reading »
Doug The Pug Imitates Kim Kardashian In A Series Of Hilarious Selfies
Who doesn’t love it when animals do funny stuff on the Internet? Especially, when the animal in question is an adorable and squished-faced pug. Doug the Pug has been described by many as ‘The King of Pop Culture’ and rightly so, as it has lately conquered the Internet with its cosmopolitan pictures and killer attitude. Continue reading »
17-Year-Old Cat Suffering From Kidney Failure Is Japan’s Cutest & Laziest Feline
Ura has lived a long and happy life. And at 17 years, the adorable white Scottish Fold cat has found internet fame. Continue reading »
Meet the Lykoi: An Odd New Breed of “Werewolf” Cats
The stuff of nightmares, or a cat lover’s dream? The Lykoi is a brand new breed of cat that is gaining worldwide recognition for its odd werewolf-esque appearance. The word lykoi roughly translates to “wolf” in Greek, and the feline’s scruffy looks are credited to a naturally occurring genetic mutation of the domestic shorthair which prevents the growth of a full coat of fur. This genetic glitch in the wolf cats’ hair follicles means they don’t grow fur around their eyes, nose, ears and muzzle, and have only a patchy coat throughout the rest of their body that also lacks an undercoat.
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Take A Look At This Cute Adopted Cat With Funny Markings
“I was looking for a cat that would be a good company for my other two cats. Some day I found Witek at one of the cat-adopting-foundations. I fell in love with him immediately. This is a short story about how Witek came to our home.”, said Magdalena, a pet owner, to Bored Panda. Continue reading »
Meet Goliath, The Adorable Baby Cow Who Thinks He’s A Dog
Meet Goliath. He’s an adorable calf who seems to have taken a bit too much after his Great Dane friend Leonidas. When Goliath was born, he was very sick and couldn’t even drink from a milk bottle. So in order to give him the care he needed to survive, Shaylee Hubbs adopted him. Continue reading »
15 Pictures of Nature That Are One Big NOPE
Nature is so scary you’ll want to stay indoors for good. Continue reading »
Adorable Dog Hilariously Photobombs Engagement Photo Shoot
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Louie the dachshund likes attention — and leaves. His owner, Megan Determan, told BuzzFeed Life that Louie sometimes has trouble sharing her with her fiancé, Chris Kluthe. Determan bought Louie when he was a puppy as a 25th birthday present for herself, and Kluthe came into the picture two years later. Continue reading »
It’s a Pug Life
Pictured is Ice Pug.
Talk about living the pug life! These hilarious snaps of pugs made as part of a project by Australian company the Dog Photographers show pups dressed in ’80s and ’90s hip hop outfits. They seem to be having a good time as they pose in snap backs and gold chains. Continue reading »
Cheerful Portraits Of Cats Shaking Themselves Clean
Want to know how to capture a wacky portrait of your cat? Shoot a photo while they’re shaking themselves clean (or dry). That’s what photographer Carli Davidson did for her new project titled Shake Cats. Continue reading »
Sweet Little Pet Owl Uses Mushroom as Umbrella During Sudden Rainstorm
Photographer Tanja Brandt‘s pet owl may not be a fan of rainstorms, but rain or shine he knows how to strike the perfect pose for the camera. During one of the artist’s many outdoor adventures, it began to drizzle and her beloved 1.5-year-old owl Poldi took cover underneath an orange mushroom. At that exact moment, Brandt was ready with her camera and captured this adorably candid moment, made especially precious given Poldi’s petite size.
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Photographer Takes Portraits of Black Shelter Cats Who Are Often the Last to Be Adopted
Los Angeles-based photographer Casey Elise adopted a kitten in December 2014 and, soon after, began volunteering at an animal shelter. This inspired her to combine her love of animals with her passion for photography. She started by snapping adorable portraits of cats at the shelter, which lead her to create the Black Cat Project, a photography series aimed at shining a positive light on dark-colored felines. Continue reading »
Girls And Their Adopted Cats Beautifully Captured By NYC-Based Photographer
Four months ago, NYC-based photographer Brianne Wills took a series of photos featuring women and their adopted cats. Predictably, the internet went wild, and Brianne has now decided to make the project an ongoing series. Continue reading »
These Photos of Squirrels Playing Will Totally Make Your Day
Vadim Trunov is a talented nature and macro photographer well-known for his amazing animal photos. Trunov’s macro photos of snails, ants and other small insects, bring to life a world that we often overlook. Continue reading »
Heartbroken DJ Takes His Terminally Ill Dog on a Bucket List Adventure Across America
Meet Poh. He’s a 15-year-old mixed-breed dog who has recently come back from the adventure of a lifetime, travelling with his best friend Thomas Neil Rodriguez, also known as DJ Neil Armstrong.
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The duo have been together since Rodriguez adopted Poh from an animal shelter in NYC when the dog was only eight weeks old. Continue reading »
Feel Your Heart Melt into Bubble Bath at a ‘Wet Dog’ Photo Series
Pancake. Image © by Sophie Gamand
Sophie Gamand has said that she may very well become the wet dog photographer. Continue reading »
Hilarious Pictures from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
More than 1,500 snappers submitted their most hilarious pictures of all creatures great and small, and now 45 have made the cut. From drunken-eyed owls to embarrassed chipmunks and laughing goats – the finalists in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are guaranteed to raise a smile.
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Adorable Lizard Uses Blossoming Rose as a Comfy Bed
Roses are naturally beautiful flowers, but it turns out that they’re even more appealing when they hold an unexpected surprise. Imgur user Cmycherrytree‘s daughter Angel picked one of these thorny blossoms for her mother and later realized that it wasn’t an ordinary rose. Inside the flower’s delicate, pink petals was a snoozing green anole lizard using the floral beauty as a bed. “As long as I live I will probably never see this again,” the Texan mom writes. Continue reading »
Orphaned Raccoon Thinks She’s a Dog After Being Rescued and Raised by Family with Dogs
Pumpkin the Raccoon may have an adorable face and a family who adores her, but things weren’t always easy for the lovable creature. When she was only a month old, Pumpkin fell out of a tree and broke her back leg. To make matters worse, the infant animal was incredibly weak and in need of medical attention. That’s when Rosie Kemp found her and waited around for the cub’s mother. After realizing that the mama raccoon wasn’t going to return, Kemp decided to adopt baby Pumpkin and to give her a chance at a happy, healthy life. Continue reading »
Two Starving Dogs Left to Die Saved by Police. Their Transformation will Amaze You.
Back in July, Chicago Police Department found these two dogs in an abandoned building. They had been seriously neglected, were starving and near-death.
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The Running of the Wieners – the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Best Dressed Dachshund
Willy, dressed as a surf livesaver and Mia, dressed as Where’s Waldo? pose during the Hophaus Southgate Inaugural Best Dressed Dachshund on September 19, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. 30 mini dachshunds, 6 standard dachshunds and 18 dachshund puppies all competed for first place and for Best Dressed Dachshund during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
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