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Okay, hold on a second, before you leave screaming "BUGS!" at us, stop for one moment and look at this one. We know, we know, bugs are kinda eww-y sometimes, but not this one. This one is as beautiful as a painting, specifically, a Picasso painting. 

Meet the Picasso bug, otherwise known as Sphaerocoris annulus. It's a bug that's native to tropical and subtropical Africa, and it is one of the most beautiful bugs we've ever seen. Looking at this little guy brings us to the days of our childhood, when we were in kindergarten, playing around with the prettiest bugs around, no fear to be found in our tiny little palms. And maybe, after seeing this cool creature's pictures, you will feel the same way. 

You know how Siberian cats are some of the most magnificent, floofy cats to ever exist? That's right. Now, what would make such an already majestic cat even more majestic? We didn't know the answer either, we thought Siberian cats have reached peak magnificence, and yet, user CharlotteFTW on imgur has shown us otherwise when posting pictures of their Siberian cat enjoy snow for the first time. 

It's Sir Locksley, also known as The Lox or Locksdown, enjoying his natural habitat, and he has made the very best of it. And so has his owner, of course, by taking pictures capturing his magnificence. So, thank you CharlotteFTW, for taking a majestic floof and making it extra majestic. 

You're starting to feel it too, right? The tiredness of the week passing getting to you. There's not that much left until you reach the finish line, and yet it feels so very far. Worry not, friends, we've come to the rescue with a collection of pictures worth more than 1000 words to give you the exact inspiration and motivation that you need to get you through these final days of the week.

Every single week, we bring you a collection of pictures such as these - funny pictures, cute ones, pictures that show off just how amazing nature and animals are. We hope that these pictures inspire you as much as they inspire us, and we wish all of you a calm yet productive finish to the week.

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to  -- Aloş, the gorgeous, yet derpy cat!

Aloş is a Turkish Van, a breed of domestic cat commonly seen in various cities of modern Turkey.

Fun fact! The Turkish language has letters for "ch" and "sh" - they are "ç" and "ş" respectively. This means Aloş is pronounced "ah-loe-sh!" We were forunate enough to have reached Aloş's owner and got an inside look into Aloş's story as well as his hilarious purrsonality! 

When Aloş's owner first found Aloş, he was found as a stray on the street, said to be very neglected, weak and very, very stubborn. Aloş's owner took him in and has told us that Aloş completely lives by his own rules, stating, "He doesn't listen to me but I love him so much."

Even though Aloş himself is very fond of sleeping, he never lets his owners sleep at night. If Aloş has three characteristics to sum him up, his owner gave the words, "beautiful, angry, and funny."

Aloş is a gorgeous white cat with heterochromia, a groovy mutation that leaves each eye to be a different color. And both of Aloş's colors are quite striking against that gorgeous white fur of his! Get ready to fall in love with Aloş! And be sure to follow him on Instagram for all the adorable, gorgeous and derpy pics of this floof. 

Read up on last week's star on Instagram, Casper And Romeo, the dymanic duo! 

Another week is passing, the tiredness is coming, and we need something to keep our inspiration going and our imagination running. Thankfully, you've come to the right place. Every single week, we bring you a collection of pictures the purpose of which is to do just that - to make you think outside the box, to inspire you and move your imagination in directions you have never even thought of. 

They're pictures that are cute, funny, and just absolutely amazing - showcasing the beauty of animals in every shape and form and giving us exactly the kind of boost that we need to get through the rest of the week productively. So, enjoy this collection of pictures worth more than 1000 words, and we wish you a good rest of the week, everyone!

Rare animals are... well, rare to come by. And this golden penguin is no exception! One wildlife photographer, Yves Adams, has won nature's lottery by being the first to spot and capture a never-before-seen yellow penguin. The penguin is a King penguin, potentially the very first of its kind. 

Yves Adams believes that the yellow penguin spotted on an island in South Georgia is leucistic. Leucism is a condition that results in the partial loss of pigmentation. Whereas albinism is the absence of melanin, leucism is only partial, which can make the animal have white or patchy colored skin, feathers, or hair. 

In an interview with the Independent, Yves Adams had this to say about the rare and unique moment he first spotted the yellow penguin, "I'd never seen or heard of a yellow penguin before. There were 120,000 birds on that beach, and this was the only yellow one there. They all looked normal except for this one. It really was something else. It was an incredibly unique experience. One of the birds looked really strange, and when I looked closer it was yellow. We all went crazy when we realized. We dropped all the safety equipment and grabbed our cameras."

Adams continued, "We were so lucky the bird landed right where we were. Our view wasn't blocked by a sea of massive animals. Normally it's almost impossible to move on this beach because of them all. It was heaven that he landed by us. If it had been 50 metres away, we wouldn't have been able to get this show of a lifetime."

This isn't the first time we've seen rare golden animals out in the wild, but it is the very first golden penguin! 

Cats. We can't get enough of these beautiful felines, whether they may be physically in our lives or not. We can't help but fall in love with each and every cat we see and/or read about online. We can't help but get personally attached to each one. 

Cats provide us with endless joy and warmth. They make our lives more full, bring us comfort when we need it, bring us laughter when we need it, they are constant entertainment. Oh, not to mention, they're cute 125% of the time and completely irresistible. We could talk about what cats mean to us forever and it'll never do it any justice. 

Cats are a part of our lives, and sometimes that part leaves us and it will always feel like they're leaving us too soon. To all those who recently lost a pet, our hearts are with you. They may be gone but they will never be forgotten. 

There are pictures out there that you look at and simply find yourself speechless - too many words running through your imagination to describe them or not nearly enough words. 1000 words are definitely not enough, that's for sure. Those are the kind of pictures that we bring you today. They're the kind of pictures that get your imagination running and inspire you to be more creative. 

Every single week, we bring you a collection of pictures like that, and there's always something for everyone. Whether they're funny, weird, or just showcasing how beautiful nature can be, we hope that at least one of these pictures will inspire you and help you get through the rest of this week in a productive and chill manner. 

Goooood morning, folks! We know how you're feeling, it's Tuesday which is essentially Monday 2.0. The weekend seems so far and we're tired from Monday so we're even more tired this morning. We're definitely there with you. 

Thankfully, you've come to the right place for a lovely pick-me-up. Once a week, we gather the cutest and most wholesome pics and videos we come across and share them all here with you. It's a weekly dose of cuteness and it is absolutely vital to everyone's diet. Looking at these photos and videos, you can't help but feel some happiness yourself and we hope that dose of happiness carries throughout the rest of the week, until it's time for another refill. 

When it comes to gorgeous animals, cats may hold the number one spot. Think about it, not only are all felines absolutely gorgeous, they are elegant and graceful (...most times). As a species, we are madly obsessed with them and literally cannot stop looking at them -- there's a reason why the most popular search on the web is all cat-related. They are truthfully quite perfect. Even cats who aren't "perfect" are also perfect. 

We believe if you were to look up the word "beautiful" in the dictionary, there should just be an image of a cat and nothing else. And not only do we happen to admire our favorite feline companions, but they obviously love themselves just as much as we love them. And why shouldn't they? Like we said -- they're perfect! 

In collaboration with Israeli artist, Ilana Zeffren, we explore just how much our feline companions admire themselves above all others. 

And if you want more cat enjoyment, be sure to check out last week's installment: Activating The Purr Machine.

Every one of us animal lovers, every once in a while, feels the need to know more - more animals, more about animals, the more we know the better. But we don't always know where to start finding these unique creatures. Well, let us introduce you to one of the most unique twitter accounts we've come across that showcases the most unique animals out there in all of their glory: @StrangeAnimaIs.

We could scroll through their tweets for hours and hours and constantly find some new strange but beautiful animal to admire. Nature is just amazing, and these tweets help us come just a tad closer to appreciating just how amazing it is. 

We know snakes aren't people's favorite when it comes to animals, and we get it. They can be quite terrifying to encounter in real life. Yet, as terrifying as they are, that does not mean that they're not beautiful. When we think of the terms "dangerously beautiful" we think of snakes... and sometimes spiders. Their scales can be so exotic and breathtaking, with colors you don't see on other animals. These reptiles are mesmerizing. 

So, try to place the initial fear you may be feeling for these reptiles and let them slither into your heart for just a moment. 

It's the middle of the week yet again, and we know that you're starting to feel tired right now and are looking for something to give you the inspiration that you need to get through the rest of the week. Well, you've come to the right place. Welcome to our weekly installment of one of our favorite segments: animal pictures worth more than 1000 words. 

Cute pictures, funny ones, and the kind of amazing pictures that will remind you just how cool animals are. There's something in here for everyone - one of these pictures will speak to you, inspire you, and give you that exact push of creativity that you were looking for.

Dogs and horses, we couldn't think of a pair more noble and pure pair than the two. And what's even more precious is often the relationship they hold with one another. Horses and dogs can often be seen playing together and it's honestly one of the cutest moments. What's even cuter than a dog and horse being playful and interested in the other? If those animals shared another similarity...say, their coat patterns? 

These fellow horses and dogs have similar fur/coats and it's such a beautiful image. They may be different species but they hold a really beautiful similarity that anyone can visibly see. 

The beauty of nature is unparalleled. There are such amazing natural phenomena in the world, things that make us appreciate just how amazing nature and animals actually are. Butterflies and moths - that's one of those natural occurrences in nature that no matter how many times we see, we are always amazed by, watching these little weird creatures transform. 

We want to thank BlackNBlue7 on imgur for collecting pictures of some of the most amazing caterpillar to moth transformations we've seen in this viral thread. We are always excited to appreciate nature in all of its glory. 

Glow worms in pitch black black caves are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena we've come across. One of the most known places to visit such caves is in New Zealand, and we think that if you have a chance to visit, you absolutely should. These places are nothing short of magical, and we can only imagine the feeling of passing through a cave like that. 

Unlike their name would suggest, glow worms are not actually worms. They're part of the beetles family. But regardless of what exactly they are, their bioluminescence is absolutely stunning, and we hope that looking at their pictures will bring some magic into your day.