Cats have a reputation for being cool and aloof, but if you’ve ever lived with one, you know the truth is more complicated. One minute they’re napping across the room, the next they’re headbutting your face or curling up in the crook of your arm like you’re the only safe place on Earth. So what’s…
If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you know it’s not exactly a comforting gesture. Unlike the warm, slobbery kiss of a dog, a cat’s tongue feels more like a gentle scrape from a tiny piece of sandpaper. It’s weird. Abrasive. Almost jarring. And once you experience it, you can’t unfeel it. But there’s…
I remember the first time I saw a swarm of dragonflies. It wasn’t just a few flitting around a pond—it was dozens, maybe hundreds, gliding through the air like something choreographed. I stood there watching, both stunned and a little confused. What does a swarm of dragonflies mean? Was there something in the air—or something…
When I first arrived in Istanbul, I expected architectural wonders, Ottoman grandeur, and vibrant bazaars. I didn’t expect to find a cat curled up on every bench, perched on fences, sunbathing on parked scooters, and being served food in alleys by total strangers. These weren’t feral animals, afraid or hiding. They were confident, relaxed—even regal….
I’ve always had a strange admiration for crows. Maybe it’s the way they tilt their heads when they look at you, like they’re trying to figure you out. Or maybe it’s how they never seem to be alone—there’s always a group nearby, watching, calling, or circling in the sky. And once you’ve seen a tree…
Australia has always held this strange, magnetic energy for me. It’s wild, untamed, and beautiful—but also home to creatures that seem like they belong in a monster movie. And spiders? They lead the pack. From hand-sized huntsmans to bright-colored orb weavers, it feels like there’s always one lurking just out of sight. After seeing yet…
The first time I saw a picture of a capybara lounging next to a monkey in a hot spring, I stared at it for a good thirty seconds, trying to decide if it was a joke. But then I saw more. Birds on their backs. Cats napping beside them. Even crocodiles chilling nearby. It wasn’t…