A Brazilian couple has spent the last 20 years transforming a barren ranch into a lush paradise for animals. Sebastião Salgado, a renowned photographer, and his wife Lélia Deluiz Wanick Salgado bought the land in 1994 and were shocked by the devastation caused by deforestation and commercial farming. Determined to make a change, the couple set out to replant the land with … [Read more...] about From Barren Wasteland to Thriving Ecosystem: The Incredible Story of a Brazilian Couple’s Reforestation Project
Animals
Captivating Captures: Adorable Harvest Mice Frolicking in Tulips
Professional photographer Miles Herbert of CaptiveLight Photography has captured some heart-melting moments of harvest mice frolicking in tulips. These tiny creatures are cute on their own, but add the colorful tulips into the mix and their charm is elevated to another level. Raised around cameras by his father, Herbert was encouraged to pursue photography professionally. … [Read more...] about Captivating Captures: Adorable Harvest Mice Frolicking in Tulips
This Artist Turns Rocks into Stunningly Lifelike Animals.
You’ve never seen pet rocks like these before. Artist Akie Nakata transforms rocks into animals of all kinds—dogs, cats, chimpanzees, slow lorises, tree frogs, and more. Her detailed brushstrokes make them look stunningly lifelike, especially their eyes. One look at one of her creatures and you’ll want to protect it at all costs. Just look at this sweet baby bear. … [Read more...] about This Artist Turns Rocks into Stunningly Lifelike Animals.