How has your 2020 been so far? Are you well on your way to crushing your goals, or are you starting to lose steam? If you’re finding that you need a little pick-me-up to make “new year, new you” happen, try grabbing a book. Creative publications can do so much; they can teach you new skills, help you cultivate a positive mindset, and offer endless inspiration. With new books being released every week, it can be a challenge to know where to start. Well, you’re in luck! We’ve scoured the recent releases to find 10 creative books that each offer something different. Some, like The Modern Artist’s Way, give practical business advice for anyone looking to grow in their career. Others, like Jordan Sondler’s Feel It Out, want to empower you to love yourself so that you can overcome setbacks (career, romantic, or otherwise) and move forward in your life. And, of course, there are books that showcase great work from amazing artists and photographers that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Scroll down for more of our suggestions. And if you have a Kindle device, you’re in luck—many of these publications are available through the e-reader, too. Through Kindle Unlimited, you have unlimited access to reading over a million ebooks that can be read on any device. Keep crushing your 2020 goals with our picks for creative books for January 2020.; PhotoWork: Forty Photographers on Process and Practice by Sasha Wolf PhotoWork author Sasha Wolf was inspired to write this book after hearing from young photographers that they often felt “adrift” in their practice. She interviewed 40 photographers about their approach to the field and creating a “sustained body of work.” What emerges from their responses is that there is no one path to having a photography career. ; It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful: A Self-Acceptance Prompt Journal by Kate Allan Mental health affects everything in your life, from your relationships to your creative practice. Kate Allan, known for her adorable illustrations that tackle the difficult subject matter, has created a journal with prompts that encourage self-love and self-care. ; From Thread to Needle: Contemporary Embroidery Art by Charlotte Vannier Embroidery has long been seen as “women’s work” that’s nothing more than decoration on pillows, curtains, and clothing. In the 1960s and 1970s, however, feminists reclaimed needlework as art. From Needle to Thread showcases 84 contemporary artists who use embroidery to convey their message. ; Feel It Out: The Guide to Getting in Touch with Your Goals, Your Relationships, and Yourself by Jordan Sondler Are you still figuring your way through adulthood? Jordan Sondler is too, so she created an illustrative book that’s a “self-love pep talk” that will help you get through heartbreak, career setbacks, and beyond—all while cultivating a generous relationship with yourself. ; The Modern Artist’s Way: How to Build a Successful Career as a Creative in the 21st Century by Bridgette Mayer Building a creative career is not the same as it used to be. Author Bridgette Mayer has spent the past two decades helping run multimillion-dollar businesses and leading artists in crafting their careers. Through her book, she guides you in defining what makes you happy, how to value your work, and creating a vision—and ultimately a plan—to build a career you’re proud of. ; Peter Lindbergh. A Different Vision on Fashion Photography by Thierry-Maxime Loriot German photographer Peter Lindbergh helped usher in a new era of fashion with his iconic British Vogue cover in January 1990. In this collection of his work, you’ll see more than 400 images he produced over a span of 40 years. The photographs are accompanied by words from the likes of Cindy Crawford, Anna Wintour, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and more. ; Where Architects Sleep: The Most Stylish Hotels in the World by Sarah Miller No one appreciates a building like an architect does. In this book, more than 250 of them reveal where they like to stay when they travel. The unique guide features 1,200 listings in more than 100 countries, and it runs the gamut from renowned locales to hidden gems that will delight architectural enthusiasts. ; 15-Minute Watercolor Masterpieces: Create Frame-Worthy Art in Just a Few Simple Steps by Anna Koliadych Creating a fantastic watercolor painting doesn’t have to take you all day. Artist Anna Koliadych shares 50 projects that can be completed in just 15 minutes. This makes her book a great resource for those that want to infuse a little creativity in their day or are looking to make watercolor a regular part of their artistic practice. ; Looking to make your own art journal? Author Renee Day will spark your creativity with her helpful book. It features 52 projects that include quick tips and tricks as well as guides to larger endeavors like creating a custom planner. When you’ve completed her book, you’ll have all the tools necessary to transform an ordinary notebook into a unique companion. ; Botanical Inspiration: Nature in Art and Illustration by Victionary Plants are a vital part of our survival on Earth, and they’ve proven to be a timeless source of creative expression. Botanical Inspiration highlights scientific explorers who were in search of new species as well as artists who used flora as a way to “convey the essence of our very existence.” ; Related Articles:20 Books Every Artist Needs on Their Bookshelf 10 Inspiring Books to Celebrate Remarkable Women for Women’s History Month 8 Essential Art History Books for Beginners The post 10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul This Month (January 2020) appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/best-creative-books-january-2020/
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IKEA is breaking new ground with its newest store in Austria. Located at Vienna’s Westbahnhof station, this seven-story building will be unlike any IKEA you’ve ever seen. Not only does it have a green facade and roof terrace, but there will be no car parking spots. This innovative concept is aimed at the urban shopper and is a nod to Vienna’s top-notch transport system. IKEA Westbahnhof will include the full range of items that shoppers have come to expect. But while they’ll be able to carry out small items, there’s a new system in place for larger pieces. An enhanced logistics department will ensure that all other items will be delivered to your home—ideally within 24 hours. It’s a new way of shopping that caters to convenience and comfort. The unconventional design of the building was a joint effort between querkraft architekten and IKEA’s architects. The goal was the create an informal space that the entire community can enjoy. In fact, the green rooftop will be open to the public even outside of IKEA’s opening hours. Aside from lush greenery, the area will include a café, which invites the community to gather and mingle with friends. The architects imagined the outer shell of the building as a shelf, with different zones for terraces, greenery, and practical measures like restrooms, elevators, and stairs. The 160 trees integrated into the outer shell will help with heating and cooling, keeping a balanced microclimate. In keeping with their goal to be good neighbors, IKEA is also integrating other businesses into the building. The top two floors will host a 345-room Jo&Joe Open House hotel that will include a restaurant and rooftop bar. Catering to young people and business travelers, it will generate a mix of locals and tourists within the space. Lastly, several businesses that operated in the location prior to construction will be moving back into the new structure. This includes a pharmacy, hearing aid studio, hair salon, and bakery to round out the services available under one roof. IKEA Westbahnhof began construction on January 7, 2020 and is slated to open in 2021. IKEA’s new store in Vienna caters to urban shoppers and includes a green facade.IKEA Westbahnhof: Website All images via IKEA.Related Articles:IKEA Develops Curtains That Can Break Down Pollutants and Purify Air IKEA’s First India Store Makes Deliveries with Colorful Solar-Powered Rickshaws IKEA Releases DIY Instructions to Create Your Own Globe-Shaped Greenhouse IKEA Recreates a Syrian Home in Showroom as Powerful Reminder of the Humanitarian Crisis The post IKEA’s New Vienna Store Includes a Green Roof and No Car Parking appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/ikea-westbahnhof-vienna/ Watercolor paints are a popular medium for both professional artists and hobbyists alike. But, let’s face it: they can be a bit inconvenient to use. While there are some portable watercolor sets out there, you still have to make sure that you have a palette, paintbrush, and a cup of water handy. If you get discouraged by all of the accouterments needed for watercolor painting, give watercolor markers a try. As their name suggests, watercolor markers are essentially watercolor pigments packaged in the form of a drawing utensil. Available in sets of 12, 24, or even 48 pens, they are perfect for sketching and painting on the go. Best of all, they retain the same qualities of conventional watercolor pigments. ;Many brands of watercolor markers are formulated so you can blend their colors with water and a brush. Looking for more drawing supplies? We’ve got you covered in our guide to the best colored pencils, best drawing pencils, and best artist markers. ; What to Look for in Watercolor MarkersYou’ll find a lot of similarities among watercolor marker brands. Most of the highest-rated marker sets have nylon brush tips that will give you a painterly stroke when you draw with them. Additionally, they have water-based pigments so that you can use your favorite watercolor techniques and special effects with ease. There are, however, some markers that use oil-based inks. This means that you won’t be able to add water to your drawing and will instead have to blend colors using other oil-based ink markers. Before you buy a set of watercolor markers, be sure to consider what type of drawings you’ll want to make. Do you still want the option of adding water to your artwork? If so, make sure to buy a set of markers with water-based ink. Or, would you simply prefer a painterly look to your drawing? If that’s the case, then you’ll probably enjoy using the oil-based markers sans water. ; Best Watercolor Markers; ARTEZA Real Brush Pens (Set of 24)ARTEZA brand brush pens boast the vibrancy and fluidity of watercolor with the ease of a pen. Their utensils have soft nylon brush hairs to give you a fine tip when drawing. They’re versatile, too. Use them for dry-brush, sketching, or add water to create your favorite watercolor effects. ; Winsor & Newton Watercolor Brush Markers, (Set of 12)This set of 12 Winsor & Newton watercolor markers are dual-tipped. On one end you have a fine nib for sharp lines, and on the other side, you have a brush edge for larger areas. Don’t worry about sacrificing quality when you use their markers; the company intends for its pens to be the same high-quality pigments you’d find in their tubes and pans. ; Brite Crown Watercolor Brush Pens (Set of 24)Paint the rainbow when you use this set of watercolor markers by Brite Crown. Geared towards art enthusiasts and professionals alike, the nylon brush-tipped markers are filled with watercolor ink that includes pastels, skin tones, and vibrant hues. In addition, the set comes with a refillable water brush so that you can blend the colors once they’re on paper. ; 48 Premium Watercolor Brush Pens (Set of 48)Looking for an art supply gift set? This pack of 48 watercolor pens is a great present for the creative in your life. Like other brands, Doodle Hog says that their markers pack a lot of punch, color-wise. Reviewers agree. “I actually was shocked when I swatched these,” one person wrote, “and found them comparable to Tombows [a premium brand] in a waterbrush.” ; 24 Brush Pens for Watercolor Painting (Set of 24)PaintMark brand brush markers are different than some of the other watercolor pens on the market. They use an oil-based ink which means you can’t blend them with water. They are, instead, intended to give you a watercolor paint effect. This difference makes them resistant to fading, smearing, and damage from water. ; Watercolor Brush Pens (Set of 24)This collection of brush pens by Raeon is focused on helping you create watercolor effects in the ease of a marker. With its flexible pen tips and acid-free water-based inks, you can do everything from pastel washes to shading to gradients. And hand-lettering? You can try that “without fuss, muss, mess.” ; Watercolor Brush Pens (Set of 24)Like other brush sets, Castle Art Supplies has created brush pens with a nylon tip so that you can produce the strokes you want without having to break out your paint palette. ;But with 4.5-star reviews, the company has stood apart from other brands. Coloring book fanatics, in particular, love the markers for their bright colors and how similar it is to using a real paintbrush. ; Faber-Castell Watercolor Markers (Set of 30)Like Winsor & Newton, Faber-Castell has produced a dual-tipped watercolor marker that’ll give you a variety of lines. The set of 30 hues is geared towards artists of all skill levels, but with the higher price tag, this might be something that serious watercolor artists want to try. But for those confident in their skills, Faber-Castell won’t disappoint. The water-based colors are odorless and do not bleed through most papers, making them a great option for sketching. But it doesn’t stop there. Add water and try your favorite watercolor techniques like glazing, wet-on-wet and the salt method. ; Want to talk art supplies? Join our Art, Design, Photography, and Drawing Club ;on Facebook!; Related Articles:10 Best Acrylic Paint Sets That Both Beginners and Professional Artists Will Love 10 Best Colored Pencil Sets for Coloring Book Enthusiasts and Professional Arti 15 Best Watercolor Paint Sets Both Beginners and Professional Artists Will Love 7 of the Best Sketchbooks That Artists of All Abilities Love to Draw In 10 Best Oil Paints for Beginners and Professionals The post 8 Best Watercolor Marker Sets for Beginners and Professionals appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/best-watercolor-marker-sets/ There’s finally some relief for those battling against the Australian bushfires, which have been raging since last summer. Since Thursday, an incredible amount of rain has swept over the affected areas—some of which have been facing droughts for years. While the downpours didn’t put out all of the fires—82 are still burning—it did manage to extinguish a quarter of what was blazing. Across the country, people are celebrating this onset of rain, but there are some issues arising because of the sudden storms. As the rain settled in, with some areas reportedly getting a month’s worth in a few hours, there were concerns about flash floods. And as forecasters predict more rain in the coming days, the flood threat increases. Part of the issue is that in many areas affected by the long period of drought, as well as those burned in the bushfires, there is a lack of vegetation to soak up the water. This causes the rain to simply run off the ground, washing debris and ash onto the roads. Additionally, trees that have been weakened by the fires are at risk of falling. In Victoria, the State Emergency Service posted several photos of the wreckage on Facebook, including a photo of a massive, 13-foot-deep sinkhole that opened up. However, there’s no doubt that, even with these issues, the rain is what many have been praying for. For those suffering in the fires, as well as the firefighters working to put out the flames, there’s no better gift. “This will be all of our Christmas, birthday, engagement, anniversary, wedding and graduation presents rolled into one,” New South Wales RFS posted to Twitter. “Fingers crossed.” Firefighters are embracing torrential downpours that are assisting their efforts to combat the Australian Bushfires.
However, the rain has also caused its own issues, including fallen trees and massive sinkholes.But overall it’s good news, with those affected by fires and drought are also celebrating.
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On a cold winter day in Crystal, Minnesota, Mike Parker noticed an unusual sight near his house. The neighboring train tracks were completely covered in golden kernels of corn as far as the eye could see. And best of all, this magical sight resembled the fantastical Yellow Brick Road from The Wizard of Oz. After snapping a picture of the tracks, Parker naturally shared it on Twitter. Users there thought his photo was fake; after all, the spill was too clean and there were no wild animals enjoying this embarrassment of edible riches. But despite all the skeptics, it turns out Parker’s picture was totally real. The spill occurred on the Canadian Pacific rail line and stretched about 2,000 feet long. There’s speculation that the amount of corn lost to the tracks was about 900 bushels or about $3,500 worth of the grain. It turns out that very few animals got to enjoy the bounty of corn kernels that awaited them. Railroad workers used a high-rail vacuum truck to suck up the spill and took the golden path with them. Mike Parker noticed that a train had spilled a lot of corn as it traveled down the tracks. After posting it on Twitter, many people believed that the photo had to be fake. But other people went and saw the Yellow Brick Road for themselves.
h/t: [Twisted Sifter, TIME] Related Articles:12 of the Most Scenic Train Trips Offering a Unique Way to See the World Japanese Farmers Plant Specific Strains of Rice to Grow Colorfully Illustrated Fields 40 Funny Finalists from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards The post Train Carrying Corn Has Massive Spill, Transforms Tracks Into a “Yellow Brick Road” appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/corn-spill-train-tracks-minnesota/ In John Jacobsmeyer’s parallel reality, pop culture and art history collide with the backdrops of his suburban youth. In his third solo show at Gallery Poulsen, titled "Locus Colossus," he offers new paintings and linocuts with these startling convergences. The show runs through Feb. 15 at the Denmark venue. (Jacobsmeyer was last featured on our site here.) via RSSUnify feed http://hifructose.com/2020/01/17/john-jacobsmeyer-returns-with-locus-colossus/ Film enthusiast Thomas Duke celebrates his love of the cinema by traveling to the locations of some of his favorite flicks. While there, he places a still shot from the film in the exact spot where it happened in the landscape. Doing this integrates the scene with the backdrop to reveal more than what we saw while watching the original production. A still from The Joker, for instance, features Joaquin Phoenix standing on steps in the Bronx. Duke traveled to the borough to find the staircase that Phoenix stood on. By knowing what the real landscape looks like, it gives us some behind-the-scenes knowledge that adds another layer of enjoyment to the film. Duke’s ongoing project is called Stepping Through Film and at its core, it is an homage to the magic of movies. “I’ve adored film my whole life,” he tells My Modern Met. “It was always there, a place that I could escape to when life was getting a little tough. I enjoyed exploring the screen through my own head and couldn’t wait to, quite literally, step through the films that had helped me through my years of growing up.” Since beginning Stepping Through Film in 2017, the London-based film fan has trekked to the likes of Paris, Nottingham, and recently, The Big Apple. “New York City is the furthest I’ve traveled so far,” Duke says. “It was always a dream to visit this place anyway but to do so for my film-related passion was simply a joy!” Film fanatic Thomas Duke travels far and wide to match still scenes with their real-life movie filming locations.He also imagines animations in their real-life locations……and television, too!Thomas Duke: Facebook | Instagram My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Thomas Duke.Related Articles:Animator Edits His Cat into Iconic Hollywood Films to Make Them Even Better Illustrator Recreates the Alphabet with Characters from Wes Anderson Films Lucasfilm Creatively Congratulates Marvel as ‘Avengers’ Beats Its Box Office Record Nostalgic Artist Reimagines Today’s TV Shows and Films as Retro VHS Tapes The post Film Fanatic Matches Scenes From Famous Movies With Their Locations in Real-Life appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/stepping-through-film-locations/ With "Kurobōzu/Dark Stranger," artist Nicola Roos depicts the real-life figure of Yasuke, "the only Black Samurai in Feudal Japan." Using recycled tire tubes, textiles, and other materials, the artist crafts four different representations of the historical figure for the show at Ever Gold [Projects] in San Francisco, running through Feb. 29. Roos pulls on the varying threads of Yasuke's story, though no official recording or portrait of the artist exists. Below, you can see one sumo scene depicting a wrestler some have surmised to be Yasuke. via RSSUnify feed http://hifructose.com/2020/01/16/nicola-roos-explores-real-life-samurai-figure-in-new-show/ Meet Theo van Gogh: Vincents Younger Brother and One of Historys Most Important Art Dealers1/16/2020 As a pioneer of Post-Impressionism, Vincent van Gogh is one of art history’s most well-known figures. Though the artist did not see much success during his short career, his work has attained ample attention since his death in 1890. Who was behind his posthumous fame? Arguably, it can be attributed to his younger brother, Theo, an important art dealer who introduced the modern art world to Vincent’s prolific portfolio. In addition to serving a professional purpose in Vincent’s life, Theo also held a much more personal role as his brother’s confidante. From 1872 until Vincent’s death 18 years later, the brothers wrote hundreds of letters to each other. Today, nearly 700 of these letters survive, offering us a glimpse into the eventual success of Vincent van Gogh—and to the person who helped make it possible. ; Theo’s Early Life and CareerOn May 1, 1857—just over four years after the birth of Vincent—Theodorus “Theo” van Gogh was born in Zundert, the Netherlands. Following a stint working at his uncle’s art gallery, Theo followed in the footsteps of his older brother and joined the Dutch branch of Goupil & Cie, a French art dealership, when he was just 16 years old. ; In 1880, he became director of the company’s Paris location, placing him at the epicenter of the modern art world at just 23 years old. Theo’s success as a dealer of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and graphic design greatly contrasted the career trajectory of his older brother. At 27 years old, Vincent had only just decided to pursue a career in painting after failed stints as a school employee, a bookshop worker, a student of theology, and a lay preacher. Aware of his older brother’s struggles, Theo selflessly strived to financially support Vincent, helping him to buy art supplies. “You speak of money which you owe me, and which you want to give back to me,” he wrote in 1888. “I won’t hear of it. The condition I want you to arrive at is that you should not have any worries.” In addition to sending money, Theo helped Vincent by introducing him to Paris’ most avant-garde artists, including Paul Cézanne, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Georges Seurat, and Paul Gauguin—a group that, along with Vincent, would eventually come to be known as the Post-Impressionists. ; Relationship with VincentMore important than money and connections, however, Theo offered Vincent emotional support. Prior to Theo’s promotion and Vincent’s painterly pursuits, the brothers shared a strong bond. While the pair also had three sisters, Anna, Elisabeth, and Willemina, and a brother, Cornelius, they remained particularly close. In fact, it is Theo’s admiration for Vincent that prompted him to join Goupil & Cie in the first place, as Vincent had already worked there for four years by the time he started. Though Theo was pleased with the idea of working closely with his brother, he knew that painting, not art dealing, was his passion. As early as 1873—the same year he was hired by Goupil & Cie—Theo was encouraging Vincent to fully immerse himself in his practice. “I’m glad that we’re both working for the same firm now,” Theo wrote in 1873. “You must in any case go to the museum often, it’s good to be acquainted with the old painters, too, and if you get the chance read about art, and especially magazines about art. . .” Over the course of the following decade, Theo helped Vincent navigate myriad struggles, from a number of financial crises to bouts of mental breakdowns. In 1886, he even invited Vincent to live with him in Paris, though the artist would only stay for two years (he famously expressed that working in the hustle and bustle of the French capital left him feeling “utterly numbed”). Even when apart, however, Theo would continue to morally support Vincent through constant and consistent correspondence. This communication proved particularly important in 1889, when Vincent’s mental state deteriorated. Following an altercation that culminated in an act of self-mutilation, Vincent checked himself into a mental health facility in the south of France. Though miles away in Paris, Theo continued to comfort Vincent and show support for his decision. “. . .You really say too many kind things about a thing that’s just entirely natural, not taking into account that you’ve given it back to me several times over, both by your work and by a brotherly affection which is worth more than all the money I’ll ever possess,” Theo wrote. “It pains me to know that you’re still in a state of incomplete health. Although nothing in your letter betrays weakness of mind, on the contrary, the fact that you judge it necessary to enter an asylum is quite serious in itself.” Vincent continued to paint during his stint in the asylum, culminating in a collection of 150 paintings. He sent a number of these paintings to Theo, who, in turn, managed to secure exhibition spots for 16 them. “Your paintings are well placed and look very well,” he wrote to Vincent. “Many people came up to ask me to give you their compliments. Gauguin said that your paintings are the key to the exhibition.” Shortly after this success, Van Gogh left the hospital and moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, a suburb of Paris. While, thanks to Theo, his career seemed to be on the rise, he remained mentally unsound. ;On July 27, 1890, Van Gogh shot himself and died two days later. Theo ended his final letter with his regular words of encouragement: “Let’s hope that the health of all of us may improve, for health is a great deal. Enclosed I’m sending you 50 francs—write to me quickly, and believe me your brother who loves you.” ; Death and LegacyIn the months following Vincent’s death, Theo’s health declined. In November, he was admitted to a mental hospital; in December, he was diagnosed with dementia paralytica, a chronic psychosis; and, in January, he passed away. While Theo’s legacy is predominantly linked to his role as Van Gogh’s confidante, his discrete contributions to modern art cannot be discounted. As a prominent dealer in late 19th-century Paris, he helped launched avant-garde art to the forefront, popularizing movements like Impressionism and Post-Impressionism and, of course, introducing the public to Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Related Articles:How Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’ Came to Be and Continues to Inspire Artists The Fascinating Story Behind the Painting That Led to Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ Where You Can See 10 of Van Gogh’s Most Famous Paintings Around the World 6 Facts About Gertrude Stein, One of Modern Art’s Most Important Collectors The post Meet Theo van Gogh: Vincent’s Younger Brother and One of History’s Most Important Art Dealers appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/theo-van-gogh/ One viral photo of a tigress and her cubs is a beacon of hope for animal conservationists. The image—taken by Siddharth Singh, who leads safaris through the Dudhwa National Park in India—spread quickly once it was shared on Twitter by Parveen Kaswan. Kaswan works for the Indian Forest Service and is a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, so he was especially pleased by what he saw in the photograph. To the untrained eye, it simply looks like a beautiful picture of a tigress with her cubs. But for those who work in conservation, the image is a positive sign that their efforts are paying off. Taken at the Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, the photo shows five cubs happily trotting alongside their mother. The fact that there are five is significant, as the average litter only has three cubs. Singh, who was visiting the park with his son when it opened for the season, was the first to document this exceptional streak of tigers. “We have been following this particular tigress for the past four years,” Singh told ;Times of India. “We call her Beldanda female after the forest beat where she is generally sighted. She can easily be compared with Ramthambore’s tigress ‘Machali’ because she is extremely tourist-friendly and often walks on the road meant for tourist vehicles. Even on Saturday, we shot her video while she was sitting on the road and [she] didn’t panic despite watching us. After [a] few moments, she called her cubs and then we came to know that she has given birth to five cubs. Otherwise, [the] forest department had captured her picture with four cubs only.” To ensure the cubs’ safety, their exact location is not being disclosed and the route passing through the sanctuary has been closed to the public for the next six months. This will give the cubs a chance to grow and thrive without being disturbed. The family will also be monitored using camera traps. Dudhwa reserve field manager Sanjay Pathak emphasized the importance of isolation at this time in the cubs’ development, as tigresses typically stay secluded to keep their cubs safe from male tigers other than the father, as well as poachers. By giving them space they need, the reserve is letting nature take its course. For their part, WWF India is elated with the news. “Five cubs are quite rare and definitely it is quite encouraging for us,” said state coordinator Dr. Mudit Gupta. The sighting falls right in line with the rising population of tigers in India. Home to 70% of the world’s tigers, India’s tiger numbers were up to 2,967 in 2018. That’s a big jump over the last tiger census, which counted 2,226 in 2014. Part of the success is due to government initiatives that include a ban on hunting and more focus on education and awareness in villages around the country. They’ve also invested heavily in hiring additional forest guards in order to make their reserves more secure. And now, with a single image, the world can see that their efforts are paying off. One tweet made this moving photo of a tigress and her five cubs go viral.
Siddharth Singh: Facebook My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Siddarth Singh.Related Articles:Nepal Doubles Tiger Population Thanks to Committed Conservation EffortsBridges for Animals to Safely Cross Freeways Are Popping Up Around the WorldKindhearted Kenyan Man Drives Hours Each Day to Bring Water to Thirsty AnimalsLovable Portraits of Rescued Sloth Babies in Costa Rican Animal RefugeThe post Heartwarming Photo of Tigress With Her Five Cubs Is a Victory for Animal Conservationists appeared first on My Modern Met. via RSSUnify feed https://mymodernmet.com/retigress-cubs-india-animal-conservation/ |
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