Animals and people

Some horses, when you hug them, they just stand there. Others want in on the action. Check out these public displays of horse-human affection. [equestrianstylist.com] [imgur.com] [bitlesshorseblog.com] [ridethroughthecountry.tumblr.com] [kioneslayer.deviantart.com] [curiositiesbydickens.com] Go hug a horse.

Jane Goodall, British ethologist known for her exceptionally detailed and long-term research on the chimpanzees of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park. In 1977 she cofounded the Jane Goodall Institute. Goodall authored numerous books. She was created Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2003.

I'm an international award-winning children’s portrait photographer in Beaver, West Virginia with eight years of experience in the field. I'm also a mom of four who loves animals.

"This photo touched my heart so deeply, I nearly cried. This kind of deep unconditional love and incredible bond is what I have always had with my own pets..... which makes losing them so incredibly devastating." ~Skye

There is something magical about the connection between children and animals, so I focus on capturing the innocence of the bond between them. Each image highlights this bond with a vivid, yet almost fairytale-like feel that's both fun and creative.

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From the moment humans first tamed animals about 10,000 years ago, animals have played a big role in people's lives. Even though at first domestic animals were used for meat, milk, and hides, as time passed, humans realized that they are not just food but living and breathing creatures. They began to see them as their friends who would accompany them while hunting, traveling, or guarding their homes. However, there was always something special but complex in the relationship between humans…

1. Mini donkeys were imported into the United States in 1920. distractify 2. They can be trained to carry and pull objects by the time they’re three-years-old. distractify 3. Mini donkeys can be found in Sardinia, North Africa and Sicily. distractify 4. Mini donkeys are docile and loveable. They make great companions for humans and ... Read more

Some friendships might seem unlikely, but in reality, move mountains and melt hearts. A few years ago we wrote about a beautiful, yet uncommon, the friendship between a shepherd dog Ingo and an owl Poldi and today we present even more feathered friends of the pup.