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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Video: Starlings' spectacular show
A flight of 20,000 starlings has been performing a spectacular aerial display at a Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire.Watch video(via Crona...
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Today's awwww
Gentoo penguin chicks born on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, 2008, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Tex...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Sex pheronome will be used on vampire fish
A synthetic "chemical sex smell" could help rid North America's Great Lakes of a devastating pest, scientists say.US researchers deployed a laboratory version of a male sea lamprey pheromone to trick ovulating females into swimming upstream into traps.The...
Monday, January 26, 2009
Frog populations not helped by dinner menus
About one-third of all amphibians are listed as threatened species, with habitat loss the biggest factor.But hunting is acknowledged as another important driver for some species, along with climate change, pollution and disease - notably the fungal condition...
Cute or not? Honduran White Bat
Photo found at The Wonderful World of Anim...
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Look, a necktie for your dog
Your pet will look irresistible wearing this charming accessory, let others know that if they get too close, prepare to get a little wet! Elastic loop fits your pet comfortably. Embroidered, machine-washable polyester, 6 x 2".$7.98 at Taylor Gi...
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
How old is that in dog years?
This puppy was photographed in 1845, which would make it 164 years old.The photo, "Harriet Farnie and Miss Farnie with a Sleeping Puppy, Brownie" is from the National Galleries of Scotland's photostream, now available on Flickr.Robert Adamson, David...
Ouch!
A chicken adopted by schoolchildren stunned the class by producing giant eggs nearly twice the normal size.Little Lil, being cared for by pupils the Raikes Centre, in Kingsholm, Gloucester, lays eggs measuring 4.3in (11cm) rather than the usual 2.4in...
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Way too cute!
This tiny, orphaned lamb, who is one of twins, was rescued by volunteers at Manor Farm Country Park, near Southampton, Hampshire. Concerned about the risk of the tiny new born perishing in the cold weather, volunteers at the farm found him a knitted...
Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog
The story of Frankie, the Walk ‘N Roll Dog is a true, inspirational story about a dog whose life started out just like any other dog walking on all four paws until a spinal injury leaves her paralyzed. When Frankie is custom fit for a wheelchair she...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Rabbid Rabbits?
Don't they look yummy?Found at Anna the Red's Bento Factory, where you can also find instructions for sushi and creative bento ide...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Time to appreciate penguins
January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day.Why is today Penguin Awareness day? No one knows.What's so special about this day? No one knows.So - celebrate in your own way ...from Flickr, by ekpattersonfrom Flickr, by moriafrom Flickr, by rarewren(via Pengu...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Looking back - origin of the 'Poodle Cut'
Jan at the Poodle (and Dog) Blog posted a great explanation about the origin of the canine hairstyle known as the "poodle cut."Here's Jan's theory ...
Cute or not? Giant Frog Fish
This photo of a Giant frogfish - Antennarius commerson (commersonii) is from the Frog Fish website by Teresa Z...
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Now that's a weenie roaster!
$12.50 at Roast My Weenie(via The Long and Short of it A...
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Video: All night long!
Really - this could be me and my bed and my cat Bandit.Watch video.(via BuzzFeed / Sarah Morg...
Friday, January 16, 2009
Anamigo online pet community
I found this cute picture at Anamigo.com which is an online community where you can find everything about pets and the people that love them. Aside from the tips and advice on pet care and the latest accessories, you will find adorable photos of member's...
It's crazy cold!
Al!Al Gore!Where are you, Al?Where's that "Global Warming"?This morning, my car's thermostat said that the outside temperature was -12 ! And that's without the windchill.Photo from Flickr, by ekpatter...
What will happen to the dog bakeries?
Wendell Cox, at Newgeography, has written an interesting examination of what happens when discretionary spending is jeopardized in a tough economy:In a Financial Crisis What Happens to the Dog Bakeries?.The article makes some good points. In the 1950's...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Amazing moths
Simone Preuss has posted a wonderful collection of 10 Amazing Moths with Multiple Personalities at Environmental Graffiti.These moths employ an interesting tactic when dealing with predators: frighten the hell out of them by putting on a scary face.I...
Too cold !
This morning, my car's thermostat said that the outside temperature was -5 !Even for Knut, that might be too cold.Hey, Al Gore!What happened to that global warmi...
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Pet owners, beware!
Do you agree that this photo I found at No Ordinary Rollercoaster is cute?I think it's cute, too, but fair warning:the RSPCA (a UK animal rights group) is threatening to have people prosecuted for dressing up their dog.Jo Barr, RSPCA spokeswoman, said...
Art by Leanne Wildermuth
This is a custom dog portrait of Josie.There's much more at Leanne's website.Thanks, Les...
An excellent idea
AFP reports that economic times are so bad in Berlin that a soup kitchen has been opened for pets.Pensioners and those on welfare qualify for the free pet food buffet which opened in the district of Treptow in mid-October, allowing those with no disposable...
Creatures who serve
We're all familiar with guide dogs for the blind but what about monkeys for quadriplegia and agoraphobia, guide miniature horses, a goat for muscular dystrophy, parrots for psychosis and any number of animals for anxiety, including cats, ferrets, pigs,...
Win a free movie!
"Life on a Leash" is about Stella - she has a new job, a new car, and the perfect apartment. But something's missing - other people. Enter Kong, a giant brown-and-black stray dog who shows up when Stella is changing a flat tire. Suddenly her life is...
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