This is the tender and almost human moment an orangutan kisses the pregnant stomach of a zoo visitor. While visiting Colchester Zoo, UK, Maisie Knight pressed her 37-week-old bump against the glass of Rajang the orangutan’s enclosure. At first, the ape looks at…
When Penn State student Mary Krupa was a freshman, she noticed some students feeding squirrels under a tree. A lifelong animal lover, Mary figured she could probably feed them, too. Soon, she realized just how friendly the campus squirrels were. “When…
NYC-based artist Brian Kane has created an outdoor art installation series that makes use of digital billboards to display photos of natural scenes including trees and the moon. The piece is titled “Healing Tool,” after a Photoshop feature of the same…
Elisabeth Buecher, a London-based textile artist, has created an art installation piece that highlights the need for water conservation. The curtain starts off looking like this: For four minutes, you can shower in blissful peace. Singing is optional. But at…
Christine Park had a plan when she started posting photos of her dog Tonkey on Instagram. “Post photo of cute dog, cute dog attracts good-looking friends, good-looking friends want to hang out with me.” But what she didn’t anticipate…
Recently, we told you about jorunna parva, a sea slug that bears an uncanny resemblance to a bunny. Now, there’s another adorable slug to check out. Costasiella kuroshimae is a tiny species of sea slug that is commonly known as Kuroshima’s…
The internet thrives on heartwarming stories, such as this one of a cute dog protecting an equally cute kitten from a scary thunderstorm. “Came home to my roommate’s dog protecting my kitten from the loud thunder and lightning outside,” an Imgur…
Dining underwater as you watch marine life in their natural habitat may seem like a thing of whimsy, but it’s a reality at a resort in the Maldives. Located 500 meters offshore and accessible by speedboat from the main PER AQUUM…
You may remember Jeff Wysaski for the hilarious labels that he created for his local pet shop. Well, he’s at it again, dishing out (possibly) unwanted, but hilarious advice to shoppers at a supermarket. #1. A reminder to get active. #2. Save the…
Cats are known to have moments of serious introspection… or at least, look like they do. This makes us really curious to know what could possibly be going on in those adorably furry little heads of theirs. Well, after convincing us that we…
It’s not Kentucky’s fault that it’s the worst place on earth — the state just can’t help but be hideous and boring, that’s all. If you asked us to name one thing in Kentucky that makes it an ideal place to avoid, well……
Celebrity sightings and photo-ops can happen. Unfortunately, not to everybody. #1. At least this guy got a free hotdog. View post on imgur.com #2. He may not be the real thing, but he looks pretty happy to assume the part.…
It’s an undisputed fact that sleeping kittens are the cutest thing on earth. So here are 17 of the most awww-worthy the internet has ever seen. #1. What’s better than one sleeping kitten? A pile of sleeping kittens. #2. Oh,…
In 2010, NYC-based pianist Dotan Negrin was ready for a change — he was tired of his job delivering artwork for a local photographer, and decided to find his own path. Dotan bought a box truck on eBay, loaded up his piano…
The Japanese are going crazy over this sea slug… and for good reason. World, meet Jorunna parva, also known as the ‘fluffy bunny of the sea’ for obvious reasons. A member of the nudibranch group, they can be found from the Indian…
Have you ever wanted to cover your cat’s unsightly behind with something a little more attractive? Twinkle Tush has you covered. Or rather, it has your cat’s butt covered, for just $5.99 (£3.80). Twinkle Tush is a big, sparkly blue gem that…