During the mating season courtship behaviour, penguins stretch their bodies tall—even leaning toward their partner—relying on cues from the other bird. These aquatic flightless birds exhibit this type of behaviour...
Golden-headed lion tamarins are named for their striking mane of golden-orange hair, which is in contrast to their mostly black bodies. These small primates weigh only about 17 to 25...
There is something about this scene that captivates me. It represents the way all wildlife creatures strive to survive in spite of all odds–more specifically, in spite of us. We...
The great blue heron with its subtle blue-grey plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey, or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They weigh only 5 to...
We are closely related, sharing 98.3% of our genetic code. Gorillas are charismatic, highly intelligent animals that often surprise us with behaviours and emotions so similar to our human experience....
It’s not just us humans who enjoy dipping our toes in the ocean on hot summer days. Pigs love it too! In contrast to the public’s general perception of these...
Here’s a frog! A big chunky green smiling beautiful white-lipped tree frog! said Colin, who kindly gave me permission to use his photograph as a reference for creating this painting....
There's no place safer than a mother's embrace. Rhesus macaques are Asian, Old World monkeys. Their social groups are arranged around dominant matriarchs, and a female's rank is decided by...
Lionesses are the primary hunters within the pride. Contrary to some common misconceptions, lion prides operate within a matriarchal social structure, where females hold the key roles in decision-making and...
Green sea turtles spend most of their lives underwater, where they can rest for up to five hours at a time before coming up for air. When active, they typically...
Alpacas greet each other with their noses. That’s the only exposed part of their faces not covered by their shaggy hair. They are social, gentle, and docile animals, and only...