Chris Murray needed 9 years and 24 generations to develop a breeding programme that resulted in the minitature pigs you’ll see below.The smallest pigs the farmer created are the ones below, that are no bigger than your standard tea cup. The pennywell miniature pig is a variant of a rare breed of pig from New […]
Filed under: Photos on May 29th, 2008 | 27 Comments »
She is Molly. The young pony was abandoned by her owners when Katrina hit Southern Louisiana. After spending several weeks wondering, she was found and taken to an animal shelter. While there, she was attacked by a pit bull, her front leg becoming infected and needing amputation.
Filed under: Documentary on May 27th, 2008 | 13 Comments »
Located in Okinawa, Japan, the Churaumi Aquarium is an impressive achievement, being the second largest aquarium in all the world. Churaumi is part of the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park located in Motobu, Okinawa and it can hold up to 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) and plays home to many sea creatures, including whale sharks […]
Filed under: Photos on May 23rd, 2008 | 14 Comments »
The Nicolas Hulot foundation is a controversial organization, beloging to the French ecologist Nicolas Hulot, that has been widely criticized for accepting funds from companies such as EDF, L’Oréal or Rhône-Poulenc. Nonetheless, the organization has an inspirational ad campaign that depicts a clear message: Our destines are linked to the ones of animals. By protecting […]
Filed under: Photos on May 22nd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Scientists recently discovered the 290 million-year-old fossil of a “frogamander”, which links modern frogs and salamanders and may provide the answer for the long debate about amphibian ancestry. Details about the evolution of frogs, salamanders and earthworm-like caecilians are still sketchy for scientists but this discovery will hopefully set the record straight.
Filed under: News on May 22nd, 2008 | No Comments »
You can find life in the tiniest, most remote places. We’re not going to be referring to other planets, but to a very special lightbulb that is home to a small plant. How was this possible? With the proper environment, seeds and proper watering, you’ll have the plant growing in no time. Here is one […]
Filed under: Caught on cam on May 19th, 2008 | 20 Comments »
Most of us only think of adults when we say crocodiles. But there’s a softer side to the vicious predators - the little babies hatching from the egg. Most of the times, the eggs are harvested from the wild to ensure all the little ones have a chance to hatch and fully grow, in order […]
Filed under: Photos on May 16th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Cheetahs are the fastest felines in the world but also the most endangered felines species. These little fellows are born blind and virtually helpless, but they develop fast. At 4 to 10 days of age, their eyes open, and they start crawling around the nest area. They are heavily targetted by other predators, reason for […]
Filed under: Photos on May 13th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
