Flash-Frozen Fish in Norway
A shoal of herring was swimming close to the surface in a Norwegian bay when the water suddenly froze after a harsh wind caused temperatures to suddenly dip. Continue reading »
Indonesian Man Best Friends with 28 Stone Bengal Tiger
Mulan Jamilah, a 6-year-old Bengal tiger, kisses caretaker Abdullah Sholeh, 33, in the garden beside their home on January 20, 2014 in Malang, Indonesia. Abdullah Sholeh of Malang, Indonesia is an Islamic student who has become best friend and a full-time nanny to the tiger. Mulan’s owner, Noer Muhammad Sholeh, 51, asked Abdullah to take care of the tiger when it was a 3-month-old cub at Dilem Village, Kepanjen District, Malang, East Java. Abdullah Sholeh regularly sleeps, plays and fights with the huge tiger. The pair are so inseparable, he often shuns his own bed to sleep alongside the big cat in her enclosure. Mulan now weighs 178 kg, is three meters long including the tail and one meter high. For security reasons, they have had to install metal bars to separate them when they are together in the enclosure. Mulan is fed 6kg of chicken or goat meat twice a day. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images) Continue reading »
Death of a Giants
A marine rescue worker photographs a sperm whale that washed up on Portobello beach in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday, January 11, 2014. Police in Scotland and a Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SSPCA, team were called to Portobello beach near the Rockville hotel in Joppa, Edinburgh, at around 7.30 am Saturday. A spokeswoman said the animal is dead and arrangements are being made with Edinburgh City Council to remove it from the water. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/AP Photo/PA Wire) Continue reading »
Eight-year-old Girl Keeps Coyote as Family Pet
Hailey Hanestad thinks nothing about nuzzling up to the animal, called Wiley, and even dozes off with him on her bed. Wiley has been a treasured member of the family since being rescued by Hailey’s dad, Rick, three years ago. Today he’s thought to be just one of two coyotes in the US that have become domesticated after being born in the wild. And at the Hanestad farm, in Wisconsin, he’s treated just like a dog – sitting by the fire in the winter, going for walks on a lead and even playing fetch with a tennis ball. He’s got his own comfy chair and enjoys a diet of venison and fried eggs. He even has to have his meat cooked – because he won’t eat it raw.
Haley with a young Wiley as a pup. (Photo by Barcroft Media) Continue reading »
Sir Charles Barkley on Instagram
Over just 18 months, Sir Charles Barkley, a French bulldog from Seattle, Washington, has become an internet sensation. His daily photos have attracted him an Instagram following of more than 115,000 fans. Named after the former basketball player Charles Barkley, Sir Charles has been racking up the orange hearts on Instagram since the first day his owners, Melissa and Paul, met his breeders and took pictures of the adorable pup. Continue reading »
Heartwarming Moment: A Husky was Freed After Falling Through the Ice on Her Morning Walk
The dramatic moment an exhausted pet dog was plucked from a frozen lake after falling through the ice has been caught on camera. Firefighter Sean Coyle risked his own safety to venture out on to frozen Pleasure Bay off Castle Island in South Boston during the rescue. Sylvie, a 13-year-old husky, had plunged into the frigid water during her morning walk.
Firefighter Sean Coyle uses a basket to slide out to Sylvie, a 13 year old Husky. (Boston Herald/Polaris) Continue reading »
Polar Bears in Sunset
They’re usually pictured against a bright white backdrop but this family of polar bears bathed in a vibrant reds, yellows and oranges as they watched a glorious sunset in Alaska. The stunning shots capture the moment a female bear and her two cubs enjoyed the last warm rays of the sun at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Kaktovik. The bears can be seen gazing at the vibrant sunset and appear to revel in the tranquil moment as they bask in the array of colors. Continue reading »
White Whales Perform in China
White whales and their trainers present a show for visitors at Harbin Pole Aquarium on January 7, 2014 in Harbin, China. Aquarium is one of the tourist highlights of Harbin, attract domestic and foreign tourists visit each year. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images) Continue reading »
Frog Freezes Solid while Searching for a Mate on Icy Norwegian Lake
It almost looks like it is sleeping, but sadly, this little frog will not jump again as it froze solid trying to cross a lake in Norway. It is thought that a sudden rise in temperatures fooled the hibernating amphibian and it ventured out across the lake to find a girlfriend. However, as the lake froze, possibly overnight, the frog would have returned to hibernation out in the open, and died from the cold.
Photographer Svein Nordrum, 54, discovered the creature caught out by freezing conditions. He said: ‘I was out skating for a couple of hours and, suddenly; I saw something on the surface of the ice. When I saw it was a frog, frozen stiff, I was quite shocked. I have never seen anything like it before.’ Continue reading »
Stuff on Scout’s Head
Stuff On Scout’s Head is a Tumblr which does what it says on the tin. Scout’s owner – for Scout is a dog – puts stuff on Scout’s head. And then photographs him. Continue reading »
London and Chester Zoo’s Annual Animal Stock Take
Kumbuka, a male silverback gorilla sits next to the keeper’s chalk board in his enclosure at London Zoo, Thursday, January 2, 2014. Home to more than 850 different species, zoo keepers welcomed in the New Year armed with clipboards as they made a note of every single animal. The compulsory annual count is required as part of ZSL London Zoo’s zoo license, and every creature, from the tiny leaf cutter ants to the huge silverback gorilla is duly noted and accounted for. (Photo by Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo) Continue reading »
Pugs in Fancy Dress
Owner Phillip Lauer, 57, said: “They are the family photos that we put up on our walls just like other people do of their kids. Yes, it’s a lot of time and effort but we have a lot of great memories and photos to share. It puts a smile on our faces, too”.
Phillip and his wife Sue have been transforming their dogs Blue, Bono and Roxy, for the past six years.
The dogs – named Blue, Bono and Roxy – are comfortable shooting in a location the family home in Sonoma County, California. (Photo by Phillip Lauer/Barcroft Media) Continue reading »
Breathtaking Pictures Show 50-tonne Whale and Calves Swimming Underneath Vessel
A group of wildlife watchers scan the open ocean for activity – as a huge whale drifts just below them. These amazing images show a 50-tonne southern right whale and its calves swim within touching distance of a small tourist vessel and its crew. The massive mammal dwarfs the boat and could easily crush it with one swipe of its 15ft tail.
But according to wildlife photographer Justin Hofman – the family seemed more intent on making friends. He said: “Being in the water with a whale is the most humbling experience I’ve ever had underwater… Not only are these animals massive, but they are long-lived, intelligent, cultural beings… Swimming along with a curious right whale calf was nerve-racking. At any moment I thought ‘mom’ was eventually going to get annoyed with me and swat me with her 15ft tail – and I’d be a goner.” Continue reading »
Polar Bear Floats Adrift Surrounded by an Endless Sea of Icebergs
The images of the isolated polar bear were taken by Italian academic researcher Marco Gaiotto, 30, who was aboard a ship touring Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Spending ten days observing the polar bears in Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Marco spotted a number of polar bears stranded, waiting for the sea ice to return for the winter.
‘This polar bear was calm in its natural habitat, patrolling the ice in search for seals,’ says Marco, of Genova, Italy. Continue reading »
A Disney Movie has Come to Life. This Unlikely Duo will Melt Your Heart.
Tinni, a domestic dog, met Sniffer the wild fox in the woods of Norway one afternoon and their lives have never been the same. Tinni’s owner, Torgeir Berge, is a photographer and was able to capture these incredible photos. The heartwarming friendship inspired Berge to release a book chronicling the pair’s lives. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to ban Norway’s fox-fur trade. Continue reading »
Entries of the Scottish Seabird Centre’s Nature Photography Awards
The Scottish Seabird Centre is a visitor attraction in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. Opened by Charles, Prince of Wales in 2000 and funded by the Millennium Commission, the showpiece of the centre is the network of cameras which beam back live pictures from the bird colonies on islands such as the Bass Rock and Fidra. The local abundance of gannets, puffins and more has been described by Sir David Attenborough as one of the “Twelve Wildlife Wonders of the World”.
Barry Forbes took this picture called Tangled Kites. (Scottish Seabird Centre) Continue reading »
Tortoise Art by Katie Bradley
Tortoise-lover Katie Bradley, from Vancouver, USA crochets the outfits for tortoises. She started crocheting tortoise outfits as a family joke for her seven pet tortoises but soon after posting the pictures of the cosy outfits on her tortoise blog, she was flooded with requests to make coats for tortoises around the globe. Continue reading »
Samsung Everland Zoo in Photos by In Cherl Kim
In Cherl Kim is a PR manager of Samsung Everland. Everland is a largest theme park in South Korea. Everland has a variety of attractions and flower garden and entertainment. Among other things, Everland zoo is very unique place!
Ring tailed lemur Continue reading »
Oakland Zoo Lights Up its ZooLights
Holiday lights illuminate animal figures at the Oakland Zoo in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013. The zoo officially plugged in the lights, sights, and sounds of the season, and until January 5, 2014, hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights will illuminate the night sky to celebrate the holiday tradition known as ZooLights. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Continue reading »
Thousands of Starlings Descend on Rigg, Scotland
Thousands of the birds have arrived to roost in the village near Gretna, Scotland, with the sheer weight of numbers causing disruption. Power supplies in the village have been affected by the number of birds perching on electricity cables. Starlings are among the most common of garden birds, and can be spotted in the Borders in “murmurations” throughout the Autumn period.
A murmuration of starlings above the the small village of Rigg, near Gretna, in the Scottish Borders, on November 25, 2013. The weight of the resting birds on power lines caused some power localised power outages in the village. Still one of the commonest of garden birds, its decline elsewhere puts it on the Red List of endangered species. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) Continue reading »
Wet Dogs By Sophie Gamand
In collaboration with Pet Stylist Ruben Santana, Sophie Gamand has photographed dogs as they are being washed before grooming. The way the water plays with their hair, and their facial expressions as the water is poured on them creates striking portraits that resemble famous humans or important characters. Continue reading »
Melanie Faith Dove and Andrew Chapman – ‘Working Dogs’ Book
Photographers Melanie Faith Dove and Andrew Chapman have collaborated on a project about the dogs that work in our outback. ‘Working Dogs‘ book launched on Sunday October 27 at Collingwood Children’s farm here is a collection of their pictures documenting the bonds between farmers and their dogs.
Chocolate or Red Border Collies, Floss and Pepper pup at Vin Stapleton’s Bushfield Property, February 2013. Photo by Melanie Faith Dove Continue reading »
Dog Pageant by Sophie Gamand
The “Doggie moms” are women (and sometimes men) carrying dressed up toy dogs in purses everywhere they go. Through their dogs, they meet regularly, often for animal-related charity events, and for each occasion have their dog wear hundreds of dollars in bedazzled outfits. Continue reading »
Elephant versus Hippo
Wildlife photographer Rian van Schalkwyk captured the spectacular scene as he watched the animals grazing at a safari park in Namibia. They say a mother will do anything for her child – even if it means putting herself in harm’s way. This fully-grown hippo was flipped several feet into the air as she stood her ground against an aggressive elephant bull, giving her calf time to scamper to safety. Amazingly, the mother emerged relatively unscathed from the attack, apparently suffering nothing worse than a little gash on the side of her body and a rather bruised ego. The scene was captured by wildlife photographer Rian van Schalkwyk, 40, at the Erindi Private Game Reserve in Windhoek, Namibia. (Photos by Rian van Schalkwyk/Barcroft Media) Continue reading »
Lythronax Argestes, Newly Discovered Dinosaur, Unveiled in Utah
A new species of tyrannosaur unearthed in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah is revealed at the Utah Museum of Natural History Museum in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Paleontologists unveiled a new dinosaur discovered four years ago that proves giant tyrant dinosaurs like the Tyrannosaurus rex were around 10 million years earlier than previously believed. (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Al Hartmann) Continue reading »
