Animals

May 4, 2026

Watch the First-Ever Recorded Sumatran Orangutan To Cross a Manmade Wildlife Bridge

In the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia, an upgraded road affected both humans and wildlife. It meant isolated villages would now have easy access to schools and health care, but it also widened the separation between two Sumatran orangutan habitats. Hoping to find a solution, the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) came up with an idea: a bridge for wildlife up in the trees. While bold in concept, it has given tangible results.

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April 20, 2026

Ornate Wallpapers Frame Bird Portraits Exploring Domesticity and Desire [Interview]

The 18th-century naturalist and ornithologist George Edwards once claimed that “art and nature, like two sisters, should always walk hand in hand, so they may reciprocally aid and assist each other.” In Claire Rosen’s work, that philosophy has undoubtedly found new life. For years, the photographer has produced whimsical portraits of animals, ranging from bears and camels chowing down on elaborate banquets, to cats playfully exploring replicas of pool bars and artist studios.

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