Short video by Sarosh Jacob of gray reef sharks, shot in Nassau, Bahamas. The sharks hang around a shipwreck called the Ray of Hope.
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(thanks Cora)
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Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Ten Weirdest-Named Shark Species
Sharks often have weird names. For example: the Starry Smooth-Hound, the Tasseled Wobbegong ot the Scalloped Bonnethead. Those are real animals. But the weirdest of all is the porbeagle, which doesn't sound like a fish at all. Here are the 10 weirdest-named shark species.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Max - Cat Controller
From the Strange World of Max X: Cat Controller. Mistreating the cat just gives him ideas.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Mammals Shaking Themselves Dry In Slow-Motion
This is not just another cute animal video compilation. This is science. David Hu and colleagues at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA, filmed 33 wet mammals as they shook themselves dry. Watch their slow-motion footage and find out how fast different speies need to shake.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
20 Incredible Seahorse Pics
Beautiful, fascinating and mysterious, the seahorse is a fish like no other. For one thing, there's the characteristically unique shape, from the horsey looking head down to the long, curling tail. Then there's the seahorses' covering, a delicate skin stretched over bony plates rather than regular scales.
Take a look at these amazing creatures. By the end, perhaps you'll have learnt something new about these lovely and fragile marine animals.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Severe Abnormalities Found In Fukushima Butterflies
Exposure to radioactive material released into the environment has caused mutations in butterflies found in Japan, a study suggests. Scientists found an increase in leg, antennae and wing shape mutations among butterflies collected following the 2011 Fukushima accident. The link between the mutations and the radioactive material was shown by laboratory experiments, they report.
By comparing mutations found on the butterflies collected from the different sites, the team found that areas with greater amounts of radiation in the environment were home to butterflies with much smaller wings and irregularly developed eyes.
(via TISOTIT)
Friday, August 10, 2012
Doggie Escalator
This dog weights in at 74 kg (163 pounds) and refuses to walk down stairs. Tried to make her sleep downstairs, but she howls if she cant sleep with her owners. They have to do this every morning.
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(via Neatorama)
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(via Neatorama)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Cheetah Breaks Speed Record - Beats Usain Bolt By Seconds
Sarah the cheetah has shattered the world record for the standing 100-meter dash, clocking a time of 5.95 seconds - making Olympian Usain Bolt's world record of 9.58 seconds look positively stodgy by comparison.
On a USA Track & Field-certified course established by the Cincinnati Zoo, the 11-year-old cheetah was radar-timed at up to 61 miles (98 kilometers) an hour. Sarah's sprint is the fastest timed 100 meters ever run by anything on the planet.
The World's First Headphones For Cats
Designed by famed digital artist Joshua Davis, these headphones look good on the ears or even around the neck. Engineered for durability and easy to adjust, cats of almost all shapes and sizes will be able to feel the music.
Only 10 of these exclusive cat headphones have been created, making them highly sought after by felines the world over. They are perfect for furry music lovers who want to block out the annoying sound of dogs and humans, while looking like the stylish cat in town.
(thanks Cora)
Friday, August 3, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Curious Gopher Lives Under Rocket Launchpad
This gopher lives under the rocket launchpad at Kazakhstan's Baikonur cosmodrome. The creature was filmed completely by chance after a space agency cameraman accidentally left his camera rolling on the ground at the base. The gopher seemed quite happy with his home, despite it being perilously close to the pad where astronauts blast off for the International Space Station.
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(via Nothing To Do with Arbroath)
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(via Nothing To Do with Arbroath)
The Flame Birds Of Bogoria
A video made by Martin Harvey to show the beauty of a huge flock of flamingos on Lake Bogoria in Kenya. More than a million flamingos is truly one of the worlds greatest wildlife experiences left on earth.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
10 Of The Most Beloved Dogs In Literature
You've all heard of Lassie. Or Toto from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Buck from Call of the Wild may ring a bell. Here's a list of a few of the most beloved dogs in literature.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Sliding With Sharks
This is possibly not for the faint hearted. The swimming pool of the Golden Nugget hotel in Las Vegas has a water slide. So what, you might ask, before you realize that the slide runs directly through the hotel's giant tank aquarium, which is full of tuna not to mention sharks. It's one way to get up close without getting bitten.
4 Animals That Ran for Mayor (And Won!)
Has the presidential race soured you on politics as usual? Next time you're in the voting booth, consider casting your ballot for a nontraditional candidate. Like Stubbs, a cat who was elected mayor of the town of Talkeetna, Alaska in 1997, as a write-in candidate.
As of 2012, Stubbs is still honorary mayor. These towns are also enjoying the benefits of a super hands-off - or more precisely, paws-off - government.
(via Look At This...)
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Mother Nature's Olympians Crowned
The Olympics is a time to celebrate the world's fastest and strongest humans, but you can rely on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature to put the best of human performance in perspective. They've just come out with their list of Olympians for the natural world - champions that range from the fleet cheetah to the humble fungus.
While celebrating the achievements of talented athletes across the world this summer, we should also take the time to appreciate these incredible species. Here are some of the conservation group's medalists for 2012.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Bear Rescue Mission
Some baby bears got stuck in a dumpster over night. Mama bear sat by the dumpster all night listening to her cubs cry. Rescue came in the morning. This happened in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA.
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(via Neatorama)
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(via Neatorama)
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Animal Mowers
Lawn maintenance can quickly become a major drag. Allowing animals to maintain the lawn makes a lot of sense. Instead of spending money on gas that pollutes the air and pesticides that poison the ground, homeowners can keep the grass trimmed while also feeding their animals.
Of course, keeping any animal requires a commitment of time and money, so this is not a good option for those who are merely too lazy to mow their own lawns. With the right research, animal lawnmowers can add value to your life beyond keeping the grass short.
Which animal is best suited to your needs?
(thanks Nick)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
E.T. The Walrus Practices His Vocalizations
A 30-year-old 3,500 pound walrus named E.T. growls and whistles during a feeding at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA, USA.
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(thanks Cora)
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(thanks Cora)
Lobstermen Finding More Odd Colors In The Catch
In recent years, accounts of bright blue, orange, yellow, calico, white and even split lobsters - one color on one side, another on the other - have jumped. It's now common to hear several stories a month of a lobsterman bringing one of the quirky crustaceans to shore.
It could be simply because advances in technology - cellphone cameras and social media - make it easier to spread the word about bizarre lobster sightings. It's also likely more weird lobsters are being caught because the overall harvest has soared.
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