Animals

October 30, 2025

Composer Rewired an Old Pay Phone To Play Local Bird Sounds

Public pay phones may seem like relics of the past, but one structure still standing on Flower Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland, has been given a new lease on life as a piece of public art. In 2016, local resident, composer, and audio producer David Schulman transformed an old pay phone into an interactive art installation that plays recordings of different bird species from the area.

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October 24, 2025

Watch the Mesmerizing Beauty of the Annual Mobula Ray Migration

Every year, between May and July, the Sea of Cortez transforms into one of the world’s most breathtaking scenes: the mobula ray migration. The rays, which are also commonly referred to as flying rays, travel in enormous groups called “fevers,” their diamond-shaped bodies gracefully gliding through the water. Sometimes, they’ll even break through the waves, launching themselves up to 6 feet into the air all while flapping their long fins.

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October 13, 2025

Go “Walkies” in Style With Adidas’ New Pet Streetwear Collection

Streetwear isn’t just for us humans. Your pets can now look effortlessly cool right alongside you thanks to the new Adidas pet wear collection. After the success of its China-exclusive launch in May, the sportswear brand is back with new fall looks for your fluffy friends—because they deserve to look their best, too. The capsule collection reinterprets classic Adidas Originals designs for pets, turning classic streetwear into practical apparel for both dogs and cats.

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October 8, 2025

Perched Cat Bed Elevates Working From Home With Your Favorite Feline

Design is, in part, about solving problems. And as any cat pawrent knows, aesthetically pleasing feline furniture can be hard to come by. Cats love a good nap—lasting up to 16 hours a day—but that doesn’t mean their slumber solutions need to be an eyesore. Ergo Purrch is helping beautify spaces and simultaneously solve another challenge: freeing up your work area while still keeping your kitty close.

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