Experts in Hanoi have captured a legendary giant turtle for medical treatment, a milestone in a case that has grabbed national attention and cast a spotlight on environmental degradation in Vietnam — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Even though chickens make a very benefic pet, not a lot of people would consider having them. Here’s something that might make you change your mind. It’s called The Nogg and it was designed by furniture designer and engineer Matthew Hayward and Creative Director Nadia Turan — via homedit
Angry ravens might kick and chase each other, but if they are close allies they make up afterwards.
Plenty of primates and other mammals reconcile after a conflict, but previously no birds were known to do so, says Orlaith Fraser of the University of Vienna in Austria — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Two new species of freshwater stingray have been discovered in the Amazon rain forest.
They both look like pancakes with noses, as images of the species show. The two “pancake” species belong to the first new stingray genus found in the Amazon region in more than two decades, according to Nathan Lovejoy, a biologist at the University of Toronto in Scarborough, and Marcelo Rodrigues de Carvalho of the University of São Paolo in Brazil. — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Pregnant mares are likely to lose their foals if they are kept close to stallions, researchers have discovered.
Horse breeders, including thoroughbred breeders in the UK, often send mares to stables to be mated with stallions.
But a study reveals that, when they return, the pregnant mares engage in “promiscuous sex” with males in their home stables, in an attempt to disguise the paternity of the foal.
When this is not possible, the mares often abort the pregnancy — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Make your own voluptuous No. 4: an octopus with powerful, undulating legs!
Using worsted weight yarn and a G hook, the finished product will be about 3″ tall, with legs that can engulf prey up to 9″ in diameter — via Etsy
Octopus Gate, Brooklyn, N.Y. 6 ½’ x 3’ Wrought Steel — via Peter Fishbein Metal Studio
As anyone who has been stung by one would know, wasps have anger management issues. The yellow jacket wasp is no different, but when it wants to bully something small, it eschews the stinger for something more creative. When a wasp comes upon a swarm of ants on food it wants, it will simply pick the pests up and fling them away: a previously undocumented way of dealing with a competitor — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Hundreds of police raided illicit markets to crack down on the lucrative trade in wild animals and rare flowers, arresting 15 traffickers across Mexico this weekend in one of the biggest swoops of its kind.
Rich in flora and fauna, Mexico is a major hub for animal trafficking where locals buy lizards, macaws and tropical fish in city markets and smugglers move endangered species across the country’s border with the United States.
In three days of raids, authorities netted 4,725 wild plants and animals — 113 different species — including 762 parrots and other types of birds and 67 reptiles — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Handcrafted by Paul Gilbert these gates and matching railings are an ideal addition to any home where you want to have something that declares your individuality.
All of the gates that Paul makes are fully galvanised, ensuring a lasting, rust free finish — via Paul Gilbert: Blacksmith
Sardegna, Italy 2003 — via fieldsfamilyof4
There is some Irish dog breeder out there who is certainly heartless for abandoning this little poor little springer spaniel pup. 8-week-old Alice is as cute as a button, but was thrown out by her previous owner because she was born deaf and assumed unable to be trained.
She was picked up by a animal shelter who adopted her out to Marie Williams and Mark Morgan (who are themselves deaf), and now the couple is teaching Alice to respond to sign language commands. As you can see from this video she is responding quite well — via redwolf.newsvine.com
Squid nip — via GoComics.com
This hat was custom made for a fashion event in Minneapolis called The Deep
, but I enjoyed it so immensely that I decided to offer this piece for sale.
For this one I really have to let the photos talk – a sturdy top hat with tentacles spilling out of the top – what could be more eye-catchingly awesome? Embellished with real seashells and starfish, glass and real pearls, silver German glass glitter, Swarovski crystal rhinestones, silk and ribbons, and poufs of white dotted tulle to mimic seafoam.
Your hat will be created in the same manor, with the same attention to detail, in the colors of your choice.
Professional buckram and wire construction, entirely sewn by hand.
Hat is about 8-12″ tall counting the tentacle — via Etsy
All stray cats in the north German city of Bremen are to be neutered under plans by the local council which campaigners hope could be extended to the whole country.
The drastic measure has been proposed by Bremen’s interior minister, Ulrich Mäurer, in an attempt to control the city’s burgeoning feline population, which is threatening local songbirds — via redwolf.newsvine.com
our vinyl wall decals are a a quick, affordable way to individualize your home, office or business without the hassle of painting. they are easy to apply, last for many years and can be easily removed from most painted surfaces — via Etsy
Fabric design community Spoonflower has posted the top 10 entries in their Squid Themed Fabric of the Week Contest.
The winner was Wondersquids
by Melissa Wang — via Laughing Squid
Surprise! a little late but I made some Valentine Cards for everyone to share — via deviantART
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