The term ammonites or ammonoids refers to extinct spiral-shelled cephalopods, connected to such living marine animals as octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. They are fossilized forms of long-extinct marine lifeforms and O’Dell became fascinated by them because they tell a unique tale about what we leave behind once we’re gone.

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O’Dell spent most of her early years living in Hawai’i, and her journey as an artist was informed by its geological beauty. She grew up around rumbling earthquakes and gurgling volcanoes, and they helped her develop an obsession with her own mortality, which she’s now exploring through her art.

“It is fascinating and devastating that our existence has so much impact on the delicate balance of life. I hope my artwork could serve as a reminder, or ‘memento’ of our borrowed time,” O’Dell told Colossal.

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In addition to bringing extinct creatures back to life, O’Dell’s art explores the themes of extinction, preservation, and origin, reminding us of the amazing transformations that Mother Nature went through over the years.

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This kind of wolf was declared extinct in the wild in 1980, but due to the efforts to reintroduce the wolves from captive populations, many hope that they would come back. There are 130 red wolves in the wild four years ago but today, fewer than 30 remained.

Wolf Conservation Center reported that the reasons for the initial extinction of red wolves in the wild are hunting, trapping, and poisoning. While the future of these animals are still unclear, the 10 newborn red wolves are well taken care of at the WCC, by their parents and specialists.

“Beyond being cute, the pocket-sized wolf pups represent our active participation in an effort to save a species on the brink of extinction,” Maggie Howell, executive director of the WCC told The Dodo. “It’s our goal to use moments like these to further educate the public on the importance of protecting these wonderful animals.”

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British photographer Tim Flach has been traveling and photographing these unique and endangered species for two years now. His series of these photos is called “Endangered” and it shows you the animals you didn’t even know existed. It’s insane to think they will all be gone soon if we don’t start behaving responsibly towards our planet.

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The term ammonites or ammonoids refers to extinct spiral-shelled cephalopods, connected to such living marine animals as octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish. They are fossilized forms of long-extinct marine lifeforms and O’Dell became fascinated by them because they tell a unique tale about what we leave behind once we’re gone.

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A post shared by Kelly O'Dell (@kellyofthedell)

O’Dell spent most of her early years living in Hawai’i, and her journey as an artist was informed by its geological beauty. She grew up around rumbling earthquakes and gurgling volcanoes, and they helped her develop an obsession with her own mortality, which she’s now exploring through her art.

“It is fascinating and devastating that our existence has so much impact on the delicate balance of life. I hope my artwork could serve as a reminder, or ‘memento’ of our borrowed time,” O’Dell told Colossal.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kelly O'Dell (@kellyofthedell)

In addition to bringing extinct creatures back to life, O’Dell’s art explores the themes of extinction, preservation, and origin, reminding us of the amazing transformations that Mother Nature went through over the years.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kelly O'Dell (@kellyofthedell)

The post Kelly O’Dell is Paying Homage to Extinct Marine Life Through Her Glass Art appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

This kind of wolf was declared extinct in the wild in 1980, but due to the efforts to reintroduce the wolves from captive populations, many hope that they would come back. There are 130 red wolves in the wild four years ago but today, fewer than 30 remained.

Wolf Conservation Center reported that the reasons for the initial extinction of red wolves in the wild are hunting, trapping, and poisoning. While the future of these animals are still unclear, the 10 newborn red wolves are well taken care of at the WCC, by their parents and specialists.

“Beyond being cute, the pocket-sized wolf pups represent our active participation in an effort to save a species on the brink of extinction,” Maggie Howell, executive director of the WCC told The Dodo. “It’s our goal to use moments like these to further educate the public on the importance of protecting these wonderful animals.”

The post Newborn Red Wolf Pups Have No Idea How Rare They Are appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

British photographer Tim Flach has been traveling and photographing these unique and endangered species for two years now. His series of these photos is called “Endangered” and it shows you the animals you didn’t even know existed. It’s insane to think they will all be gone soon if we don’t start behaving responsibly towards our planet.

The post British Photographer Takes Photos of Endangered Animals for 2 Years appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.