Need a nature fix? Try these award-winning wildlife photos

[View this email in your browser]( For many people confined to their homes in efforts to overcome the COVID-19 outbreak, the uncertainty and isolation can be become all-consuming. A nature fix may offer a touch of temporary relief from the pandemic-fuelled anxiety. And we've got just the thing. Last month, the winners in the inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year competition were announced, just in time to provide wildlife-lovers with a much-needed visual distraction. Enjoy! [Read more]( HIGHLIGHTS Farming insects in Madagascar to save lemurs A reimagined approach to an age-old practice is helping to fight malnutrition in Madagascar – and may also help save the island nation's imperilled lemurs. [Read more]( As more humans stay home, how will nature respond? With many city streets deserted as a result of stay-at-home regulations, wildlife is moving in. But will wild animals stick around once life returns to normal? [Read more]( FEATURED VIDEO [Tiny squid wins at hide-and-seek]( Tiny squid is a master of self-isolation The bobtail squid is an expert when it comes to camouflage … and cuteness! We caught one using its tiny arms to bury itself in the sand, leaving only its eyes peeking out for approaching danger. WATCH THIS Shamwari Untamed Escape to Africa’s magnificent Shamwari Game Reserve and witness a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the intricacies and daily work activities of the Shamwari Wildlife Department. [Watch now]( The Lion In Your Living Room Would you invite a wild animal into your living room? There may be one eyeing you with inscrutable golden eyes right now. [Watch now]( IMAGE OF THE WEEK [Hooded grebe parents]( For hooded grebes, parenthood is shared. Both care for their single chick until it’s ready to feed on its own. Image © Ugo Mellone [(Read more about it here.)]( AROUND THE GLOBE [cormorants on rock]( South Africa: Baitfish feeding frenzy Residents of a seaside town recently enjoyed front-row seats to a wildlife spectacle when thousands of birds attacked a shoal of fish. [Watch now]( [one-horned rhino]( Nepal: Rhino strolling the streets Adhering to stay-at-home regulations can be a tricky task for some. But when the alternative is facing off against a two-ton rhino, it doesn't seem so bad. [Watch now]( South Africa: From rooftop to rehab Thanks to a quick-thinking Cape Town resident, a turtle stranded on a rooftop on South Africa's Cape coast was given a second chance. [Read more]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Website]( Copyright © 2020 Earth Touch News Network, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](