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Ultimate Use for a Green Roof

By admin ⋅ June 10, 2008 ⋅ 15 comments ⋅ 4,929 views

We are all fans of the green roofs that are constantly showing up everywhere around us. Iceland and Norway are the ones that pioneered the movement centuries ago, the trend being adopted by Germany in the 1960s. When you want to reduce heat, plant some vegetables or flowers or simply give a helping hand to […]

Meet the Mini Pigs

By admin ⋅ May 29, 2008 ⋅ 39 comments ⋅ 7,313 views

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 […]

Breathtaking: One of World’s Largest Aquariums

By admin ⋅ May 23, 2008 ⋅ 19 comments ⋅ 8,553 views

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 […]

Inspiring Ads for Animal Protection

By admin ⋅ May 22, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ 890 views

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 […]

Vicious Predators Hatching

By admin ⋅ May 16, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 157 views

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 […]

The Helpless Cheetah Cubs

By admin ⋅ May 13, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ 1,081 views

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 […]

I am the masta of the putty tat

By admin ⋅ May 9, 2008 ⋅ 24 comments ⋅ 2,320 views

A cat chasing a parakeet is something you see everyday. But this story is not that common. This time, the little cat lives in total harmony with the little green bird. Here is a fun little photo story about a special friendship between a parakeet and a baby kitten.

U’s gonna eat dat, trunky?

By admin ⋅ May 7, 2008 ⋅ 9 comments ⋅ 485 views

Monkeys are usually curious creatures. And this one is no exception. The little guy is either really curious about the elephant’s food or really jealous that the big guy got its food, while the little one was left with none. Nonetheless, this is a great way to start off your day.