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Hope, the dog without front legs

By greenexpander ⋅ July 16, 2008

Hope, a two legged Maltese puppy, had a though time ever since she was born without its from legs. Hope first moved around by hopping, but doctors said this will eventually damage the dog’s bones and spine. So doctors thought about helping the little dog get around.

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10 Animal Myths Debunked

By greenexpander ⋅ July 8, 2008

We all have common misconceptions about animals, mostly from the wrong information we are exposed to on a daily basis. Most of them come from movies, animations or stayed with us since childhood. That is why we’ve thought about spread come correct information this time by debunking the 10 most common myths about animals.

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White Tigers, the Stars of the Moscow Zoo

By greenexpander ⋅ July 4, 2008

A family of Bengals, one of the rarest cats on Earth, have been making headlines in Moscow, Russia. They have been recently released in the outdoor section of the Moscow Zoo and have quickly become the stars of the zoo. The three cubs, two male and one female, were born in March but have been kept under surveillance until now. Now the three cubs and their mother are enjoy summer in their new home, equipped with a swimming pool and receiving all the attention they need. White tigers have to be kept captive since they have no chance to survive in the wild - their fur renders it almost impossible for them to hunt. Here is the family of white tigers!

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Meet Sock, The Pet Llama

By greenexpander ⋅ July 1, 2008

Nicole Doepper really turns people’s head on the streets, but because of something else apart from her looks. The German woman adopted the female llama when it was a baby and looked after it, since its leg was amputated. “Socke” (”Sock”) is Nicole’s roommate for over 3 years and it follows her everywhere she goes. It truly is an odd couple, but where would this animal be without a loving owner to take care of it?

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Paris Kitteh: Convert any kitteh to a dumb party babe

By greenexpander ⋅ June 25, 2008

It might seem funny to us, but these kittens will never forgive their owners for what they have been subjected to. But it’s all for a noble cause. Kitty Wigs is a product of Julie Jackson’s imagination and love for cats and she donates 20% of the yearly profits to the American Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Here are some fetching wigs for making your kitten serrrriously hot.

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The Leech’s Ugly Stepsister

By greenexpander ⋅ June 24, 2008

Although they might seem normal, lampreys are not those type of fish you usually see in the waters. It might not seem appetizing either, but lampreys were consumed since the Middle Ages, especially by royalty. In southwestern Europe, these odd looking animals are considered a delicacy. Be that as it may, this is one of the scariest looking fishes you could encounter in Australia, New Zealand or parts of Africa.

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There It Blows!

By greenexpander ⋅ June 22, 2008

Geyser usually erupt infrequently, sometimes staying idle for years at a time. But the Strokkur geyser located beside the Hvítá River in Iceland is a faithful one, erupting every 5-10 minutes sending water 60 to 100 feet in the air. It’s one of the greatest natural shows when it comes to waterworks. A shower can’t get more natural than this!

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Intriguing Designs - The Pillow Pot

By greenexpander ⋅ June 19, 2008

Gone were the times when people used pots to plant flowers. At least when it comes to designers, plants have a whole different home. Martino D’Esposito is the designer that came up with this innovative flower pot - a pillow shaped pot made of PVC foam, designed exclusively for hydroculture friendly plants. It’s certainly a space effective, greener option as opposed to the classic plastic flower pots.