Environmental Graffiti

Spot the Odd One Out

Standing out from the crowd is considered a merit among humans. Being the odd one out, which amounts to the same thing, is less desirable. Go figure. Animals probably couldn't care less either way. The lone adult King Penguin shown here may look a little lightly dressed, but all it cares about is taking care of the group of fat fluffy chicks in whose midst he wanders. The chicks hold onto their warm, woolly brown coats to get through the winter...

Continue reading...

Heavy Petting [PICS]

Yes, we know, spring is not yet in the air but there is something to be said for snuggling indoors on cold and dreary winter days. Get inspired by these awww-inspiring animal couples, which have caught the love bug, big time! It's interesting to note that most animal species display some kind of affectionate behaviour toward each other - from the tiniest mouse to the biggest elephant. But without further ado, here are the stunning images...

Continue reading...

Just How Damn Smart Are Parrots Anyway?

Image from Márcio Cabral de Moura The debate over the cognitive capacity of animals has raged for years, primarily operating in concert with concerns over the ethics of performing tests on them. While traditional research has had limited respect in this aspect, the abilities of the [...]

Continue reading...