Captured relaxing atop the roofs of French cottages on chimneys with Mont Blanc as the backdrop, these wild goats must surely enjoy the best views in town. (Courtesy of Julien Grincajgier) Award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, Julien Grincajgier, who originally hails from France but currently lives in Florida with his wife, was visiting his mom, who…
VIDEO: Alpine Ibexes Captured Resting on Chimneys of French Cottages Amidst a Breathtaking Background
VIDEO: Spider Monkey Climbs Into Tourist’s Arms, Cuddles With Him Adorably in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
While relaxing in a hotel room in Mexico, one tourist was approached by a wild spider monkey who proceeded to snuggle up with him in his arms. Brittany Malott was shocked to witness the native primate land on the balcony in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, at The Fives Beach Hotel only to wind up cozying…
Photographer Takes Mesmerizing Pictures of Icelandic Horses in Beautiful Landscapes
A professional photographer has combined her love for horses with the stunning natural backdrop of her chosen home, Iceland, in a mesmerizing photo series where nature and animal augment one another’s beauty. Born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, Petra Marita Leifsdóttir is in her early thirties and living and working in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík. Petra…
Photographer Salutes Action-Packed Cheetahs With Showstopping Photos to Mark International Cheetah Day
A wildlife photographer has shared some of his favorite pictures to mark International Cheetah Day on Sunday, Dec. 4. Paul Goldstein has been studying the fastest animal on land since he saw his first one almost forty years ago. The Wimbledon-based guide will spend many hours searching for the predators in the conservancies of Kenya….
World’s Oldest Penpals From US and UK Have Been Corresponding With Each Other for 84 Years
Two centenarians, who are considered to be the world’s oldest penpals, have been corresponding since the 1930s and have now turned to Zoom to continue to stay in touch. Geoff Banks from Honiton, Devon, in southwest England, and Celesta Byrne from Texas, United States, started writing to each other at the age of 16 in…
Self-Taught Origami Artist Folds Exquisitely Intricate Paper Cranes to Inspire Hope and Light in People’s Lives
Seeking a pet project to lift his sullen spirits, self-taught origami artist Cristian Marianciuc proposed to fold 100 paper cranes in 100 days. But after finishing, it seemed a shame to stop there and he was driven to keep making cranes. One hundred cranes became one thousand. And eventually, his hobby turned into a rare…
Sad 53-Year-Old Cockatoo Rescued From a Basement Is Now in Love With Her New Owner’s Baby
For Feather the 53-year-old cockatoo, life has turned around after spending 15 years alone in a gloomy basement. The bright bird now spends her days wrapped in love as part of a young family and one special member, in particular, is her favorite. In the first week of April 2021, Stephanie Vito, who was pregnant…
Mom Welcomes Son With Down Syndrome at 43, Is Touched by the Bond He Shares With His Teen Sisters
After welcoming a baby boy with Down syndrome at the age of 43, a mom of three teenage girls was worried that her children wouldn’t be able to bond. Four years on, the loving connection between her son and his “girl gang” is stronger than she ever thought possible. Stay-at-home mom Jennifer Hogan, 48, met…
Pilot Snaps Aerial Photos of Rare Albino Humpback Whale Calf Swimming With Its Mother
A pilot flying over Costa Rica snapped a once-in-a-lifetime photo series when he spotted a rare sight from the cockpit, an albino humpback whale calf swimming with its mother. Felipe Chavez, 29, is a pilot of 11 years, flight instructor, and hobby photographer from Costa Rica. He was flying over the Pacific coastline of his home…
Horse Rider With ‘Mystery Illness’ Marries Boyfriend of 3 Months Who Never Left Her Side
Just three months into their relationship, a U.S. equestrian and her Polish boyfriend were tested beyond measure when the woman was hospitalized with mysterious, painful symptoms. Soon bed-bound and completely dependent, she was told by her doctors she would never ride again. In her pain, she asked her police officer boyfriend to leave, but he…
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