Animals

Meet the mini horse, they are the same as your average horse, just smaller (and cuter) They came about around the 1600s in Europe and only grow up to 97cm in height. Often used to fill in for assistance dogs, these adorable creatures are very friendly towards humans. They are too small to be ridden…

Finnish photographer Lassi Rautiainen captured the amazing sight of a female grey wolf and a male brown bear. The unlikely friendship was documented over the course of ten days in 2013. The duo was captured walking everywhere together, hunting as a team and sharing their spoils. Each evening after a hard of hunting the pair shared a convivial deer…

According to PBS: “The dog, Canis familiaris, is a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis lupus: In other words, dogs as we know them are domesticated wolves.” All dogs are direct descendants of wolves, and some dogs are literally part domesticated dog and part pure-wolf. Kelly Lund grew up in the Redwood forest on…

More and more, people are recognizing the benefits that interacting with animals has on our health. From wolves helping veterans coping with PTSD to horses helping to heal people’s troubled spirits, animals can heal us in ways we do not fully understand yet. So it comes as no surprise, then, that animals can also heal…

This is the moment a wolf family lined up and posed for an incredible photo at the Wolf Conservation Centre. Wolves are very social animals who live in surprisingly well-organized packs and family units. This organization and cooperation provide the wolves with many benefits such as better hunting, defending territory, raising pups, and more. This…

Up Close and Personal with the Enchanting World of Wild Creatures! The untamed magnificence of wild animals has an irresistible draw. While we usually observe them from a safe distance, the opportunity to get closer to these intriguing creatures is an otherworldly experience. Enter the renowned Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, an animal refuge hidden…

Even although wild animals are born with instincts, they still have to develop some skills in order to survive in the tough world called wilderness. The social and communicative skills are highly essential for a wild animal, but to maximum achieve them it takes a lot of practice. Speaking of animal communication skills, there are…

Wolves are solitary animals, and it is rare to come across them even in the wild. However, with the problem of rising human populations, issues regarding human encroachment on wildlife have become a common sight. Thus, wolves are unable to keep themselves away from humans anymore. Recently, a wolf was caught hanging upside down with…