December 20, 2019
Artist Spotlight: Natalie Lundeen
Natalie Lundeen delights us with her hand painted wood ornaments and beautiful artwork.
Tag: animals
November 23, 2019
Gay Penguins, Medieval Heretics, and the Place of Animals in the History of Sexuality by Tim Wingard
In a NOTCHES article, Tim Wingard details the role of animal sexuality in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
October 26, 2019
Aries the Cat Ambassador: A Playful Warrior with a Heartwarming Story
Named after the Greek “God of War,” Aries is a warrior and an adventurer at his core with a playful soul and heartwarming story.
October 17, 2019
How Dogs Think, Feel, and Communicate
“BARK! BARK! BARK!” Neurons fire to one in another in the face of a feline, fire hydrant, mailman, or dog treat. “BAAAAAAARK,” neurons fire again as the owner walks out the door and leaves the canine behind for an eight-hour shift.
Dogs have been “man’s best friend” for thousands of years, reports a study published in Nature Communications – but, is man dog’s best friend? How do they regard human relationships? What do dogs think and feel? How do they communicate?
September 18, 2019
Black and White Giraffe by @talm_photography
@talm_photography wows us with their stunning animal photography.
August 9, 2019
What I’ve Learned From Photography
Much like writing, photography has been a prominent gateway for self expression throughout the majority of my life. It has equipped me with a new perspective of the world and given me the opportunity to share my experiences globally without peeping a single word.
August 5, 2019
Forest Birds Find Home in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Birds native to Hawaii are flocking to one of the largest, ongoing reforestation efforts at the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, according to the study recently published in Restoration Ecology.
June 28, 2019
The Burgundy Zine #6: Summer
By: burgundy bug
June 23, 2019
Why We’re Seeing More Beached Gray Whales
Gray whales are a speckled, 45-foot, 1,500-pound marine mammal that are native to the Pacific Ocean, according to the Marine Mammal Center.
This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared an Unusual Mortality Event due to the increase in strandings, so we reached out to the NOAA to dive further into the issue.
June 17, 2019
Leopard Seals: What It Means to Be a Resident of New Zealand
It’s been nearly one month since leopard seals became the latest “residents of New Zealand” – but what exactly does that mean?