Category: animals

Couple Captures Photos of Rare Black Leopard During a Trip to Kenya

A couple has captured the sighting of a rare black leopard on camera during a trip to Kenya. Jenny Varley and Graham Boulnois, from Cheshire, England, couldn’t believe their luck when they spotted a rare black leopard, also known as a black panther—which is a melanistic variant of leopard—after their recent visit to Laikipia Wilderness…


VIDEO: Parrot Falls in Love With Owner’s Puppy, Says ‘I Love You’ Every Chance She Gets

A parrot who overcame a traumatic past in her fourth owner’s home fell in love with the family’s new puppy, and an unlikely friendship blossomed. Footage of the chatty bird telling her puppy pal, “I love you,” is warming the hearts of millions, and the pair has become a social media sensation. Idaho resident Wendy…


Photos: Artist Transforms Hanging Laundry and Everyday Items Into Surreal Characters

Bringing whimsy to the mundane, a Russian-born, London-based artist is making art from household items such as laundry, furniture, and food. Her unique movement, donned “household surrealism,” has garnered an international fanbase. Helga Stentzel, 38, is hugely inspired by everyday life. She was running a company designing and selling children’s clothes and accessories, and in…


Siberian Husky Helps Kitten on the Brink of Death, Now They’ve Got an Incredibly Special Bond

A Siberian husky and kitten in San Jose have formed an incredibly special bond ever since they met almost seven years ago. Their relationship has evolved from that of mother/daughter to best of friends. (Courtesy of Lilo the Husky) Rosie, a long-hair, mixed-breed kitty, was only 2 1/2 weeks old when she was found sick…


Meet Ambar, the Show-Stealing Andalusian Horse With Pearl-White Hair and Golden Mane

With perlino hair and a golden mane that glistens like amber in the sun, the pureblood Andalusian horse named Ámbar is the apple of his owner’s eye. The photogenic stallion is also a sought-after photo subject, and an ambassador for his owner’s riding school—a haven in southern Spain where horse lovers can learn to ride…


Photos: Award-Winning Photographer Snaps Tiger ‘Lahja’ Playing in the Snow, and More

Lahja, a regal 6-month-old tiger from the Czech Republic, paws playfully at the snow. Then, with her barrel chest, she canters squarely at the camera, giving the impression that she will pounce straight through the lens. Her golden-brown eyes stare unflinching and with a carnivorous frankness—but Lahja is merely enjoying her playtime. These rare moments…


VIDEO: Older Dog Finally Softens When New Puppy Needs Help Climbing Stairs

A golden retriever, not entirely convinced about his new puppy brother, finally softened when the young pup got stuck at the top of the stairs. The older, wiser dog ran to his aid, and the “firm buddies” have been inseparable since. Diane Newton of Toronto, Canada, decided her 4-year-old golden retriever, Sterling, needed a playmate…


Rare Photo: Cheetah Seems to Have ‘3 Heads’ in This Perfect Safari-Time Illusion

Three heads are better than one. Wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein spotted a quirky sight in early January this year: a cheetah with “three heads.” And amusingly, all three heads appear to be looking in different directions. The optical illusion, named “Me, Myself, and I” by Goldstein, occurred in Kenya’s rainswept Masai Mara North Conservancy on Jan. 17. On…


Can You Spot the Perfectly Camouflaged Young Deer Hiding in This Woodland-Setting Photo?

Somewhere in this forest landscape, a baby deer is found hiding in plain sight. If you look extremely carefully you might just spot it. The color of the little fawn’s coat blends in so perfectly with the background, keeping it camouflaged and safe from predators. (SWNS) The baby deer was unwittingly caught on camera in…


Park Guide Spots Ultra-Rare Yellowstone Wolverine for Once-in-a-Lifetime Closeup Encounter

When a nature guide and his guests spotted a dark blotch of an animal waddling across a snowy road in Yellowstone National Park, they thought it was a young bear—at first. The creature soon saw them parked in their Chevy Suburban, looked them straight in the eyes, and seemed to make a connection. It was…