Thousands of photos from around the world are sent in every year to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards and here are the first round of 2019 winners:
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Over the last decade or so, MacRae, wildlife expert and consultant, has gained a worldwide following with live streams of wildlife in very human-esque environs. In the winter of 2017, she created a tiny snack bar in her garden, complete with fizzy drinks, bottled water, sandwiches and cupcakes. A micro-microwave oven and a potted plant completed the scene. Now, she moved to her new project - a little nesting box or feeding platform aimed at serving as the perfect draw for curious people who are interested in watching the lifestyle of the rich and featherly. She can tell you all about it in her blog.Via: Cutesy Pooh
Sean Scott is a Gold Coast photographer. For more than twenty years, he takes pictures of the magnificent environment he lives in. Dreamy beaches, marine life, beautiful landscapes or breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, among others. We have scrolled through his instagram pageand here are the stunning results.
One more great idea from furniture manufacturers, IKEA: few days ago they have launched its "Wildhomes for Wildlife" project, which asks local artists to create a series of animal homes, crafted from upcycled Ikea furniture. As part of the project, tables, lamps and chairs have been transformed into plush pads for blue tits, bats and bees. "Now," Ikea says, "all of our new neighbours can enjoy an amazing home. Even our furry, feathered and flying friends." Big like from us! Via: It's Nice That
PETA is facing criticism after sharing some thoughts on the Google Doodle celebrating Steve Irwin. The group said the animation sent a "dangerous, fawning message" because of some of Irwin's actions.
During a trip to Kenya, Will Burrard-Lucas (@willbl) captured several photos of a wild melanistic black leopard, also known as a black panther. The images are believed to be the first of their kind taken in Africa in 100 years.
With the opening of the Wildlife SOS elephant hospital, injured, ill and elderly elephants now have a dedicated place to receive care in India. It is the first of its kind in the country and is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
For more in-depth information on protecting these wildlife creatures, head over to the Independent.
For more, check out this beautiful twitter page
When George opened up his home to wildlife during a wildfire, the bobcat they named Benji wasn't shy about showing his gratitude!
The Symbio Wildlife Park shared this cute video with the following caption: "Our meerkats had five of the most adorable and cutest babies ever. Now just over a month of age, they are just starting to venture out of the nest box and explore the outside world". Awww!
Birds having a martial dispute, a dancing deer and a funny polar bear photographer are all among the comic scenes that made it to the list of 41 finalists selected among thousands submitted this year to the Comedy Wildlife Photographer Awards 2018.
The winners will be announced on November 15.
Twitter user @Polychromantium's post about wildlife being super interesting in photography has made everyone SO HAPPY! If you don't believe us, just scroll down and take a look at how cute they are!
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How do you record the most intimate moments in the animal kingdom? If you're a clever English bloke, you build lookalike "spy creatures." Filmmaker John Downer has spent much of his life capturing footage of wildlife, but it wasn't until he and his team created robotic animals with built-in spy cameras that he was able to record rare footage of animal behavior in the wild, essentially from the perspective of the animal. Step inside his workshop to see how his mechanical menagerie spies on nature's actors.
Kate MacRae, a wildlife photographer from the UK, came up with the fun idea to feed the birds in winter
