Wildlife

Sumatran Tiger Trio / Chester Zoo

In late January, Chester Zoo announced the birth of three endangered Sumatran Tiger Cubs. The two boys have been named Jaya (meaning victorious) and Topan (hurricane). The girl was given the name Kasarna (beautiful melody) — via ZooBorns

Entertainment

Confessions of an Idiom / Amanda Koh + Mollie Helms

Confessions of an Idiom from Amanda Koh on Vimeo

Everyone has Skeletons in their Closet but what happens if one day the Elephant in the Room decides to make the Skeleton in the Closet bring the truth to light? The Skeleton isn’t one to confess to his crimes so easily. Mayhem ensues in this power struggle with a world full of idioms.

This film was done by Amanda Koh and Mollie Helms at Ringling College of Art + Design

Design

Campervan Doormat / Urban Outfitters

If you love vintage VWs, you’ll probably like the look of this Campervan Doormat at Urban Outfitters. What you see is effectively what you get here, with the mat based on a vintage van, with welcome sneaking in on the number plate and red being the colour. It’s sized at 68.5 x 48cm and is selling for £20 — via Retro To Go

Science, Wildlife

How Wolves Change Rivers / Sustainable Human

When wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in the United States after being absent nearly 70 years, the most remarkable trophic cascade occurred. What is a trophic cascade and how exactly do wolves change rivers? George Monbiot explains in this movie remix — via Youtube

Craft, Wildlife

Midcentury-style birdhouses / KoolBird

If you can’t afford a midcentury gem, you can always invest in one for your feathered friends, courtesy of these midcentury-style birdhouses by KoolBird. The only downside here is (perhaps with the exception of price) is deciding which one to opt for. There are 10 designs in the range.

All are handmade (which perhaps accounts for the price), all are eco-friendly, made from a variety of tropical hardwoods sourced from offcuts via tropical hardwood floor manufacturers and all are available to buy online in limited numbers.

Prices start at around £89 — via Retro To Go