Plenty Of Animals Form Unlikely Bonds, But This One's Something Special

As humans, we tend to think of ourselves as superior beings. Because we have logical and emotional faculties that are almost excessively powerful, we look at humankind as the quintessential image of sentience. In reality, we're far from alone when it comes to emotional intelligence. If you've ever brought a pet into your family, you've seen their capacity for love and compassion first hand — but humans aren't the only beings with which animals form strong bonds. This is something that Finland-based wildlife photographer Lassi Rautiainen has learned over the course of his career. While he was out in the...