ANIMALS

Rare ‘Red Arctic Fox’ Delights in Striking Poses for a Friendly Photographer

After facing a considerable challenge for over 2 months, Sam Gaby, the photographer, managed to earn the trust of a rare black and orange fire-fox in Newfoundland.

By nurturing a strong bond with this wild creature, the photographer achieved a remarkable feat, as the fox began willingly posing for pictures in its natural habitat.

These large crossbred foxes are frequently seen by people living in North America, as they are plentiful in that region.

This wild animal stands out as unique because of the combination of dark stripes on its back and shoulders, along with its orange coat.

Although they account for about 30% of the Canadian red fox population, they are still considered special guests by the people.

“Our first encounter was calculated, I was focused on how not to disturb this wild animal, but at the same time, I was trying to assure him that I was not a threat.”

“He was unsure about my presence, each cautious step forward was followed by two steps back, and our first encounter didn’t last long. I moved slowly, but by the time I prepared my camera and locked eyes with him, he ran off.”

Watch the video below for a clearer explanation of this rare red arctic fox found in Canada.

Gaby put in his best effort to gain the trust of the wild animals, particularly the large foxes.

Because of Gaby’s confidence and persistent dedication, the fox started wandering around the camera.

Gaby kept on looking out for his little fox buddy without ever stopping.

Gaby, the clever photographer, dedicated a lot of time to learning more about the two wild foxes (the red and black fox and its sibling) frequently featured in his photographs.

“I am impressed with his beauty but also his level of intelligence.”

“I’ve witnessed him hunting, hiding and retrieving food stores, and interacting with other foxes. He was extremely playful, especially with his siblings, I gave them both names; Mat and Pat.”

ANIMALS

Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons

The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.

More info: Youtube

ANIMALS

These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects

Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.

For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.

With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.

1. Zebra longwing

This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.