animals
A night hike in the Amazon Rainforest is mind-blowing. You’re literally surrounded by a wildlife symphony – the croaking of a toad, the sound of a spider crawling or a bat flapping its wings. The nocturnal Amazonian residents come alive.
Enter their world through these images. Click on the thumbnails… Read the rest
Ever wonder about the secret lives of animals? Of course you do. That’s why you should satisfy your inner voyeur by checking out video naturalist Sam Easterson’s Museum of Animal Perspectives (M.A.P.), an online gallery of animal videos captured using remote, non-intrusive sensing cameras.
We here at Wend don’t know… Read the rest
Teeming with wild animals and nature reserves, the Galapagos islands are one of the best places in the world for wildlife experiences. Strange creatures roam freely on these islands, boundless and free. The islands are fortunately protected from destruction and touristic development thanks to governmental efforts and restrictions. Here’s a… Read the rest
Robert J. Lang takes origami to a whole new level with these intricate works; puts those cranes that you mastered back in middle school to shame.
If you think you’ve got the folding skills to take these on, all the crease patterns for Lang’s creations can be found on his… Read the rest
It’s photos like these that make Bad Ass Editor in Chief Stiv Wilson say “awwww….”
Love wildlife too? Consider defending it!… Read the rest
Actually, according to this BBC clip filmed in the Caribbean, monkeys actually have very similar drinking behavior to humans. “Most drink in moderation, 12% are steady drinkers and 5% drink till the last drop.” Weird???… Read the rest
Alex the Parrot gained international recognition for his impressive language skills and emotional capabilities; Alex’s trainer actually compared his level of intelligence to that of a 5 year old.
Alex died two years ago today, and in celebration of his amazing human-like skills, we figured we’d give him a little… Read the rest
In hard economic times you’d think that people would be cutting corners when it comes to travel. Not necessarily so for pet owners. When it comes to animals, people will do anything for their beloved friends: first it was the launch of a pet-only airline and now you can book… Read the rest
Most travelers I know love maps. And most greenies love animals. So that must mean that most eco-conscious travelers love animals made with maps, right?
Maybe not, but if you think the rooster is cool you should check out the whole animal map Flash presentation by Kentaro Nagai.
[Via: Swiss… Read the rest
Found this photo at Treehugger Friday morning while browsing around. It’s the kind of picture that deserves an excellent caption – any ideas? Post your own humorous caption in the comment section below and we’ll see who comes up with the wittiest one.
Funniest caption wins a free subscription to… Read the rest
