A recent research of a creature that was initially touted as the world's first "four-legged snake" has discovered that it is actually a lizard. According to a 2015 study, Tetrapodophis amplectus (Greek for "four-footed serpent"), a 120 million-year-old fossil unearthed in Brazil, was the first snake to have more than two limbs. Only two were found in other early snake … [Read more...] about The reptile dubbed the world’s first “four-legged snake” is actually a lizard
She began petting this rescued lynx, but when he realized what she was doing, he reacted with love
If you're lucky enough to have a cat in your life, you're already aware of the amount of affection they can bring. Nothing beats sitting in a chair, unwinding in front of the television, and patting the cat purring on your lap. It's one of those things in life that we not only value, but can't picture live without. Would you consider treating a wildcat in the same manner you … [Read more...] about She began petting this rescued lynx, but when he realized what she was doing, he reacted with love
Stunning Portraits Capture the Power and Beauty of Raptor Birds in Flight
British photographer Mark Harvey is best known for his equine photography, but that's slowly changing due to his incredible bird portraits. First spurred by his need to photograph animals close to home during the pandemic, his series of birds in flight continues to evolve. Raptors in Flight is the sequel to his popular Birds in Flight series. Owls, … [Read more...] about Stunning Portraits Capture the Power and Beauty of Raptor Birds in Flight
Stray Cat Brings All Her Babies To Meet The Woman Who Helped Her
She knew she could trust her ❤️ Lisianne was in her yard one summer day when she spotted a fluffy black cat wandering nearby. The cat belonged to a colony of strays near her house in Québec, Canada, and seemed hungry, so she put out a bowl of food and water. Lisianne named the cat Usagi and the two settled into a routine — Lisianne would set out food for the waiting cat, … [Read more...] about Stray Cat Brings All Her Babies To Meet The Woman Who Helped Her
Artist Carves Impossibly Small Bird Sculptures You Need a Microscope To Fully Appreciate
The sharpened tip of a pencil is small, but French artist Marie Cohydon’s work is smaller. She offers a side-by-side comparison of her carved bird sculptures, and the minuscule scale, coupled with the incredible detail, is awe-inspiring. Cohydon does things that seem impossible at a size barely bigger than a pinhead; a toucan opens its mouth, for instance, and a bird … [Read more...] about Artist Carves Impossibly Small Bird Sculptures You Need a Microscope To Fully Appreciate