— via Igor Shpilenok
Granny’s Cloak Moth (Speiredonia spectans) originally uploaded by Red Wolf
You’d be tempted to pet the kittens by the pool, but look carefully, because mama is always watching. It’s true that bobcats are relatively small wildcats, and would normally avoid humans rather than engaging in violence, but a mother guarding her cubs will do anything to protect them. Redditor NotSure2505 posted this photo at a fenced-in yard in Scottsdale, Arizona. Don’t see the mother? You can enlarge the photo at imgur. He also posted some earlier photos of a bobcat on his fence and a coyote at his child’s school — via Neatorama
An incredibly cute… and incredibly stripy South American Tapir calf was born 19 May at Prague Zoo. The little male is the offspring of 15-year-old Ivana
and 12-year-old Tex
— via ZooBorns
Recently, at Schönbrunn Zoo, in Vienna, five Arctic Wolf pups were seen exploring their exhibit for the first time, with mum, Inja
. The pups were born 25 April, in a protective, low-lying burrow in their forest exhibit enclosure — via ZooBorns
Leaf Curling Spider (Phonognatha graeffei) originally uploaded by Red Wolf
A blue-eyed Ocelot kitten born a the Dallas Zoo won’t stay that way for long. As the kitten matures, its eyes will naturally turn brown. But that won’t make it any less adorable — via ZooBorns
It may be summer in the northern hemisphere, but in New Zealand, it’s almost winter — the perfect time for a pair of Red Panda cubs to debut at the Hamilton Zoo — via ZooBorns
If you can’t afford a mid-century house for yourself, why not treat some of our animal friends to a stay in one with these Bug and Bird motels from the Thoughtful Gardener.
As you may know bug hotels
are a way of encouraging all the pollinator and decomposer insects you want in a healthy garden. It’s a sign of its retro style that this one has been named a bug motel
. And, as well as doing good, it’s hard not to admire the wooden slanted roof and door
of the motel echoing the forms of mid-century architecture.
In addition to the motel, you can also buy a slightly more conventional — but no less stylish — bird box. It’s also made from wood, with a slanted roof, and using the same bright colours.
You can order the bird box for £28.99, while the bug motel is £33.99. Order them from Flamingo Gifts — via Retro To Go
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a male Black Rhino calf, born in the very early hours of Monday, 20 April — via ZooBorns
Mowgli, a 6-week-old endangered clouded leopard cub, enjoys his lunch outside before meeting some of his adoring fans. Mowgli has been receiving round-the-clock care from the veterinary team at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo since his birth on 7 March — via Youtube
Red Hot Poker Aloe (Aloe aculeata) originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Weekdays and difficulties bear filmings — via Igor Shpilenok
A very fluffy Lesser Sooty Owl chick has recently joined the Bird Show team. At the moment it looks more like a ball of fluff than an owl, but soon the eight week old male will be fully fledged and ready to fly — via Youtube
Winston’s Wildlife Safari recently acquired a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, Dayo
, as a companion animal for its cheetah cub, Pancake
. The two animals will be ambassador animals together, which includes visiting schools, events and businesses to raise awareness about cheetah conservation — via Youtube
Contemplation originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Dumped and Red Guzmania Bromeliad originally uploaded by Red Wolf
while trying to get video of a wild octopus, it suddenly dashed towards me and rips my shiny new camera from out of my hands, then swims off, all while the camera is recording! he swam away very quickly like a naughty shoplifter. after a 5 minute chase, I placed my speargun underneath him and he quickly and curiously grabbed hold of the gun as well, giving me enough time to reach in and grab the camera from out of his mouth. I didn’t feel threatened at all during the whole ordeal. he seemed to be fixated on the shiny metallic blue digital camera. the only confusing behaviour was how he dashed off with it like a thief haha. cheeky octopus — via Youtube
A rare Clouded Leopard cub, born 7 March at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, has reached a new step in his development: introduction to the great outdoors. He also has a new name: Mowgli
— via ZooBorns
Red Guzmania Bromeliad originally uploaded by Red Wolf
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