For the first time since 1981, giant pandas have been reclassified from “endangered” to “vulnerable,” according to the Chinese government. With over 1,800 giant pandas now living in the wild, this is a significant milestone. While we commend the decades of dedicated conservation work that contributed to this achievement, it’s important to recognize that the
Simon Needham is a humanitarian and a wildlife photographer. He takes pictures of white lions to show the world the beauty of this rare color mutation of the lion. “I’ve been very close to lions to the point where, even though I was technically safe, it was still very scary”, Simon told Bright Side. “But safety is always my first priority. Although any time I am very close to a lion I feel like I’m in danger,
When tired or under stress, we instinctively reach out for something amusing and adorable to unwind and put a smile back on our faces. Snuggling baby animals, soulful pics of seniors, or toddlers doing their Toddler Thing — anything will do if it fills us up with good vibes. Bright Side collected 20 photos that will surely turn you into a cuddle puddle. 1. “My local wildlife shelter had one of their raccoons
We all might expect our good deeds to pay off with at least a little gratitude and praise. But in the case of Mark Scage, it was completely different. Mark was fired from work because he saved a baby moose from being mauled by a black bear. Let’s learn more about why Mark’s kind heart resulted in the loss of his job. Mark happened to be in the right place at the right
Majestic mountains in the predawn fog, funny animals in their natural habitat, mighty waterfalls, and valleys flooded with sunlight — we live alongside these things on the incredible planet Earth, which is illuminated daily by wildlife photographers around the world. Nature Photography Day, celebrated worldwide on June 15, seems to be the best day to thank artists for their work. Depositphotos has compiled a collection of inspirational Mother Earth shots that prove wildlife
Mother Nature is fascinating and often surprising. Wildlife continuously communicates with us in its own way, even if we don’t share the same language. To catch these unique moments, it helps to stay observant. At Bright Side, we’ve gathered some amusing photos that may resonate with you or take you by surprise. These images demonstrate
Volunteers claim that homeless animals are not bad or evil. Most of the time, they are abandoned by their owners, some of them are abused, and most of them have had to live on the streets for years. But their temperaments don’t become worse because of that! On the contrary, the difficulties they have been through make them more loyal and sweet if good people find them and take
Julian Rad is an unusual photographer who creates artwork with the most unexpected heroes. His models never specifically pose or listen to instructions. They simply live their own lives and it’s what makes Rad’s photographs even more beautiful. We at Bright Side can’t get enough of these little creatures that hang on corn, smell the flowers, and fool around with each other. So today, we invite you to recharge
Porlock, Somerset: Horseflies and a Buzzard Disrupt the Stillness as Green Turns to Blue In this serene period of late summer, the woods of Porlock, Somerset are quiet, having completed their main growth spurt and awaiting autumn. The silence is occasionally broken by the distant calls of a young buzzard. Early one hot morning, as
Conservationists Say Efforts to Protect Forests and Endangered Species Are Hampered by Misleading Information Chris Taylor, a research fellow at the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University, has been visiting Victoria’s Central Highlands for decades. This region, known for its towering mountain ash trees, has been a focus of his