Animals

August 3, 2025

East African Mammal Thrives Without Water by Being a Picky Eater

Food and water are vital for the survival of all living things on Earth. But what if you didn’t need the latter? The gerenuk, an adorable, long-necked mammal found in East Africa, answers this seemingly improbable question. A subspecies of antelope found in parts of eastern Africa, these animals are uniquely built to withstand the heat and dryness of their habitat.

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July 22, 2025

Pianist Brings Comfort To Blind Rescue Elephants in Thailand Sanctuary

Music can often stir up strong emotions in us, but there’s some evidence to suggest that some animals might feel similarly when they hear it. Classically trained concert pianist Paul Barton moved to Thailand to teach, but soon discovered a surprising and grateful audience in elephants. He now frequently plays for blind elephants at Elephant’s World, a rescue sanctuary in Kanchanaburi.

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July 17, 2025

Photographer Documents Elusive and Majestic Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido

Symbolizing loyalty and longevity in Asian culture, the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is an elusive creature. Tall and majestic, these birds can live up to 30 years in captivity, but their habitat has been severely restricted. To see them, photographer Alex Yazlovsky made the long journey from the United States to the Japanese island of Hokkaido, which is home to a growing non-migratory population.

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