07/24/2026 | Picture of the month
JULY 2026 African wild dogs are the largest wild canine in Africa. They live in highly socialized packs and belong to the most succesfull hunters in the African savannah. Their hunt is perfectly coordinated and with extreme persistance over long distance and a long...
07/05/2026 | Picture of the month
JUNE 2026 The osprey is a fish eating raptor distributed on all continents except Antarctica. It has an unique hunting method when diving down and into the water to catch its prey. With powerful wings the osprey can carry fish out of the water which are heavier than...
05/19/2026 | Picture of the month
MAY 2026 Sea otters are native to the east and west North Pacific and have the thickest fur in the animal kingdom. For this fur they were hunted almost to extinction. A hunting ban and conservation efforts brought their numbers back and nowadays they live in almost...
04/30/2026 | Picture of the month
APRIL 2026 Spotted owlets can be found throughout tropical Asia. These small owls breed in tree cavities and are mainly nocturnal but can often be seen during the day. They hunt a variety of insects, small rodents and reptiles. Adaptable as they are they can often be...
03/15/2026 | Picture of the month
MARCH 2026 Wild boars can mainly be found from Western Europe to Southeast Asia. But they’ve been introduced to the Americas and Oceania as well and are now one of the widest spread animal species of the world. Their ability to adapt to all kinds of habitats and...
02/20/2026 | Picture of the month
FEBRUARY 2026 Racoon dogs are heavy-set fox-like canid native to East Asia. Its closest relative is the red fox although the facial markings are more like a racoon. They feed on a wide variety of animals and plants that what make them so highly adaptable. They call...
