8-Foot Giant Catfish Caught in Cambodia

Captured just before midnight on November 13 by fishers in Cambodia, this Mekong giant catfish is 8 feet long (2.4 meters long) ands weighs 450 pounds (204 kilograms).

Giant catfish were once plentiful throughout Southeast Asia's Mekong River watershed, including the Tonle Sap River—home of the fish in these exclusive pictures taken near Phnom Penh.

In the last century the Mekong giant catfish population has declined by 95 to 99 percent, scientists say. Only a few hundred adult giant catfish may remain.

After collecting data on the fish, it was released unharmed.

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Cat, 26, could be record breaker

A 26-year-old domestic cat from Shropshire could be one of the oldest in the UK.

Pussywillow lives in Ratlinghope and is still "sharp in her mind and her eyes", according to owner Lin Brown.

The black cat, who now enjoys curling up by the stove, lived off animals she caught herself until she was 22, Ms Brown said.

Healthy cats can normally live to about 18, with previous world record holders only reaching their early 20s.

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Cat survives 19 days with peanut butter jar on head

For the past three years, Tabitha Cain has fed the six feral cats that roam near her family's Bartlett, TN home.

Only Wild Oats refused to be touched.

That wasn't a problem until she showed up Nov. 10 with a peanut butter jar stuck on her head. The cat eluded capture for more than a week.

Finally, dehydrated and exhausted, the once chubby cat was now too thin and too weak to escape. With fishing net in hand, they finally caught her. They used oil to remove her head from the jar, gave her water, treated her wounds and confined her in a cage.

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'Mummy' yields rock-solid info on dinosaurs

One of the most complete dinosaur mummies ever found is revealing secrets locked away for millions of years, bringing researchers as close as they will ever get to touching a live dino.

The fossilized duckbilled hadrosaur is so well preserved that scientists have been able to calculate its muscle mass and learn that it was more muscular than thought, probably giving it the ability to outrun predators such as T. rex.

While they call it a mummy, the dinosaur is not really preserved like King Tut was. The dinosaur body has been fossilized into stone. Unlike the collections of bones found in museums, this hadrosaur came complete with skin, ligaments, tendons and possibly some internal organs, according to researchers.

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Video: Sorry, Internet

In solidarity with the striking writers, all the adorable animals on the Internet are going on strike. From Colbert Report writers Frank Lesser and Rob Dubbin.



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Know any hunters?

We all have at least one friend who lives for hunting season, right?
Short of firearms and camo clothing items, it might be a challenge to find suitable gifts for the hunters on your gift list.

Here's some ideas:


Deer Rider

This unique novelty item is motion activated, or can be triggered from a button on the hood that starts the smiles and toe tapping. When actuated, the vehicle bounces, headlights flash and the deer raises its head to sing "Low Rider" and "Sweet Home Alabama", while the driver's and hunter's heads gyrate to the music. Two bolt-action rifles, a cooler, full camo hunting clothes and a Cabela's logo emblazoned on each door add a touch of realism.
At Cabela's


Buck the Animated, Singing Trophy Deer

The joke's certainly not on you this year. A practical-joke gift for hunters and non-hunters alike, Buck the Animated Trophy Deer is sure to get a rouse when passersby see it proudly mounted on the wall. His head moves from side to side/up and down, his mouth moves in synchromotion to six songs, 12 sayings or your voice, and his ears twitch. Includes microphone and remote control.
At WalMart



Camo Golf Balls

This is for the really avid hunter who has covered everything he owns with camo design. Whether he's a golfer, a sportsman, or both, he is sure to get a laugh from this hilarious gift! Perfect for your husband, boss, dad, uncle, or grandpa, the Camouflage Golf Ball is a huge hit for any occasion. Balls come in sets of three in case one or two "get lost" in play.
At MookieGifts


Animated Hitch Critters

Take one of these critters for a ride on your trailer hitch.

Besides giving yourself a chuckle, these moving Hitch Critters plug in to provide a third brake light for added traffic safety. Moreover, they protect ball hitches from corrosion.
At SkyMall
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Veg-Hunt T-Shirt

Great gift for the "mighty hunter" who never seems to bring anything home.
Vegetarian = Old Indian word for Bad Hunter.
(Yup, he'll appreciate this one!)
At Arkansas Duck Hunter





Deer Rear Trophy

The deer rear symbolizes the trophy wall hanger that got away. You know... the one your macho hunting buddy "almost" bagged. This makes an unforgettable conversation piece for your den, deer shack, trophy gallery or the office.
At The Sportsman's Guide




You thought that was THE END, right?

Nope.

Last, but not least,


How to Shit in the Woods

This book presents an environmentally sound approach to relieving the call of nature. The author is humorously frank in her discussion of the 'how-to's' as well as toiletries, and dealing with the unexpected. Your deer camp has someone who really needs this book.
At Amazon.com

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Useful Gorillas

Bits and pieces found this very useful product, Gorilla Snot, which is a gripping aid - a non-gooey, naturally refined tree rosin. It reacts with your body's natural chemistry and heat output to retain a steady grip on picks drumsticks, bows, and any other hard to grip instruments.

Around our house, Gorilla Glue is the adhesive we swear by. It works great on wood and other tough to repair items. It works better than Super glue in many cases.

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