Tag: Animals

The latest in animals, wildlife, nature and photography.

Micro or Macro Quiz: Can You Tell If It’s Big or Small?

This quiz from Smithsonian Magazine challenges you to test your sense of scale by choosing whether these images are microscopic or gigantic. Don’t guess wrong because you mixed up the terms: Micro photographs are close up images of teeny-tiny objects, sometimes so small you need a microscope to see them. Macro photographs are of bigger… Continue reading Micro or Macro Quiz: Can You Tell If It’s Big or Small?

Do You Still Have These Photos on Your Phone?

Goofy selfies. A picture of a sunrise confirming you were actually awake that early. Photos of your meal. Identical galleries of cloud porn. No, this isn’t your Facebook feed, this is the graveyard of photos buried in your phone! These pics have already been shared or were too embarrassing to post. Either way, these pictures… Continue reading Do You Still Have These Photos on Your Phone?

The Science of Stage Fright and How to Overcome It

Palms sweaty, heart racing, too panicked to even breathe? No, you aren’t being stalked by some monster (or Dexter): you’re about to speak in public! While some would claim public speaking is a fate “worse than death,” public speaking might actually feel worse than death: at least you won’t feel stage fright in death! If… Continue reading The Science of Stage Fright and How to Overcome It

What if Our Favorite Things and Animals Could Talk?

Imagine if you could have a talk with your morning cup of coffee? Or could tell your pet how much you really love them? What do you think our favorite pets and things would have to say back to us? That’s exactly what graphic designer David Olenick has depicted in this series of humorous illustrations… Continue reading What if Our Favorite Things and Animals Could Talk?

Grumpy Cat Cake Pops

Grumpy Cat, you’re so grumpy, we just want to eat you all up. Here’s a nod to our favorite internet feline and to geek culture in general by Bakerella, a blogger with a flair for decorative desserts. These Grumpy Cat cake pops look so grumpily delicious! Making normal cake pops is pretty simple: you bake… Continue reading Grumpy Cat Cake Pops

13 Interesting Animal Fact GIFs Adorably Animated

Did you know your ordinary house cat is faster than the quickest person on earth? If you’re looking to brush up on your animal knowledge, this post is for you. QI (Quite Interesting) is a popular British comedy panel game television quiz show, hosted by Stephen Fry, that often features obscure questions. Contestants can score… Continue reading 13 Interesting Animal Fact GIFs Adorably Animated

Urban Intervention: Homeless Dogs Are Given Hope-Filled and Attention-Grabbing Balloons

Would you ever leave your best friend out in the cold without food or a place to sleep? ESTOY AQUÍ (I AM HERE) is an urban intervention project that took place in Santiago, Chile that hopes to raise awareness of the reality that thousands of stray dogs that live within cities around the world, yet are… Continue reading Urban Intervention: Homeless Dogs Are Given Hope-Filled and Attention-Grabbing Balloons