Fauna Threads

21/04/2026

In 2019, dozens of polar bears invaded the remote settlement of Belushya Guba - trapping residents in their homes and triggering a state of emergency.

Would you stay or evacuate?

26/01/2026

A soft, painterly hen canvas inspired by the quiet country life of West Yorkshire — warm tones, relaxed brushstrokes, and just the right amount of rustic charm.

Looks especially good in farmhouse kitchens and cosy spaces.

19/11/2025

Watch in awe as a brave Florida man outsmarts an alligator using just a trash can!

15/11/2025

There’s a moment in the jungle when everything falls silent -
the air, the leaves, even your own breath.

And then a tiger steps into the moonlight.

Calm, powerful, and completely in command of the night.

Would you stand your ground… or slowly back away?

🐅 Premium metal poster on Displate.
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08/11/2025

🦁 Should the Lynx Return to the UK?

There’s a fascinating debate unfolding in Northumberland that highlights the clash between rewilding ambitions and rural livelihoods.

The Missing Lynx Project wants to reintroduce lynx — extinct in the UK for centuries — and a new consultation shows 72% of locals support the idea. But many farmers and council leaders are warning it could threaten already fragile hill-farming communities.

Can conservation and farming coexist, or are these goals destined to conflict?

Read the full story on and share your thoughts 👇

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03/11/2025

In 2004, park rangers in Washington State found a black bear passed out on the grass, surrounded by dozens of empty beer cans. 🍺

Not just any beer either. It had tried both Rainier and Busch… then decided Rainier was the better brew.

Thirty-six cans later, the bear was found fast asleep under a tree.

The bear woke up none the worse for wear and was safely relocated further into the forest.

Probably still telling the story of the weekend it discovered beer. 🍺🐻

02/11/2025

Spirit of the North – Wolf Canvas Print by Fauna Threads

Fierce. Focused. Free.

This striking wolf portrait captures the quiet power of winter - golden eyes shining through the cold, a symbol of strength and resilience.

🖤 Printed on premium canvas, ready to hang and built to last.

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31/10/2025

The world’s first white Iberian lynx has been recorded on camera in Spain.

Trail-cam footage from the mountains of Jaén shows a pale Iberian lynx with leucism - a rare genetic condition that strips pigment from the fur but not the eyes. It’s the first confirmed sighting of its kind in the wild.

The discovery was first shared by Spanish wildlife enthusiast Ángel Hidalgo, who helped bring global attention to the footage.

Once nearly extinct, the Iberian lynx has rebounded from fewer than 100 individuals to over 2,000 through years of conservation - and now, nature’s revealed a truly one-of-a-kind twist.

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Fauna Threads: stories from the wild side of science and survival. 🌿✨

🎥 Watch the official trail-cam footage here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpOFkSc6BCI

📰 Impactante hallazgo en Jaén: un joven fotógrafo capta al primer lince ibérico leucístico registrado en la penínsulaEl jiennense Ángel Hidalgo, apasionado ...

30/10/2025

On Christmas Day 2007, a Siberian tiger named Tatiana escaped her enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo.

She leapt a wall thought too high to climb - 12.5 feet of concrete meant to contain 300 kilos of muscle and instinct. It wasn’t enough.

Tatiana killed 17-year-old Carlos Sousa Jr. and injured two others before being shot by police. Later, investigators found the wall was four feet shorter than zoo safety guidelines.

Some say the group had been taunting her moments before she jumped. Maybe that’s true. Maybe it doesn’t matter.

Because the lesson remains the same: no matter how safe we think we’ve made it, wild never fully forgets what it is.

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Fauna Threads: where nature’s beauty and brutality share the same story. 🐅

29/10/2025

Black Cat Fine Art Print – Dark Academia Wall Art by Fauna Threads

In honour of National Cat Day, celebrate the most enchanting muse of all - the cat who knows far more than it lets on.

Amid candlelight, roses, and old books, this feline portrait captures a moment of calm intellect and quiet confidence.

🖤 Printed on museum-quality fine art paper, perfect for lovers of gothic romance, literature, and of course - cats.