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Elephant dies shortly after photo taken; photographer defends painting elephant bright pink

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The elephant named Chanchal died a few months after the photo shoot took place, the animal's owner said. (Instagram/@julia.buruleva)

A photographer who took controversial photographs of elephants in India has become a central figure in the animal rights movement. Russian snapper athlete Julia Burleva has come under fire for pouring bright pink paint on a model and a 65-year-old animal who has since passed away to realize her vision. She addressed the ongoing backlash … Read more

Photographer takes first photo of adorable Ross seal swimming in Antarctica

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Close-up underwater photo of a seal swimming near an ice shelf. The face and one flipper are clearly visible, with blue water and ice in the background.

The first photo of a Ross seal swimming underwater. |Photo credit: Justin Hoffman A photographer has captured the first ever photo of a rare and adorable Ross seal swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica. Justin Hoffman has spent 16 seasons diving from expedition vessels as part of his role as an undersea specialist. During … Read more