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Unusual spiny animals

February 11, 2010 · 1 Comment

Some animals have developed a form of armor called spine – which is a hard, thorny or needle-like structure which grow as a self-defense mechanism. Egyptian sea star They can be found to depths of 20,000 feet and the majority of starfishes, now more properly referred to as sea stars, are carnivorous or omnivorous and can eat small fishes, algae, mollusks and coral polyps. In fact, they don’t have to fit their prey into their mouth, as they are capable of expelling their stomach and digesting whatever they are resting upon, such as what the Crown-of-Thorns does to coral polyps. Matha’s... [Read the full story]

Animals

Me and my twisted flying twin

March 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Humans are known to have atleast seven similar faces in the world. Personally I haven’t seen an evidence for that but yes I have come across many super identical twins and I am sure so have you. But have you ever noticed animals and their twins. Probably not because most of the mammals actually give birth to more than one baby and then as they grow, most look more or less the same. However here is one very interesting aspect of the similar faces in two different animals that somehow share same family traits , look identical but are yet different . Doesn’t make sense? Check out down here. Mice... [Read the full story]

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Wars of the tribes

February 25, 2010 · 9 Comments

In the pictures you will see a war going on between two tribes of Africa, the Kalenjin and Kisii. This happened in Olmelil in Kenya and about 20 people were reported to be killed during the fight. Both the tribes were fighting for land. It is hard to believe that such wars still happen and you probably would have thought that it is staged if not for the picture of the injured tribe member. You can see the anger and the determination on their faces as they fight to win. Even though you see them using the primitive weapons like arrows, knives and throwing stones, it is surprising to see that one... [Read the full story]

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Me and my twisted flying twin

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The Not- So- Fortunate Children

February 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Pictures of children in distress always make you want to do something to make them feel better or change their life in some way. If you read a magazine when there is a terror strike or an earthquake, you will see a lot of pictures of crying and dying children which can make you sick to the stomach. The innocence in the eyes of children who lead a life collecting rags makes most people want to make a difference. Especially during war, the children are always the worst hit. Losing parents having to raise siblings younger than them, etc. makes children grow up sooner than they should. It makes you... [Read the full story]

Environment

Starfish Washed Ashore-A Spectacle You’d Rather Not Witness

December 21, 2009 · 5 Comments

The pictures show thousands of starfish washed ashore which requires you to almost pick your way through the starfish of all sizes. This usually happens when the seas are choppy around the feeding grounds of the starfish. Starfish feed on mussel beds and can get thrown onto the beach during bad weather conditions. There is nothing much one can do to save them. Of the thousands on the shore majority will be dead and only a few may be alive but as long as they stay on the beach, they end up dead. It is impossible to save them all as it the starfish will be spread for miles on the shore. Although... [Read the full story]

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Unusual spiny animals

Starfish Washed Ashore-A Spectacle You’d Rather Not Witness

Five Unusual Armored Animals

Armored Animals shows how the bodies of some animals are saved from being a meal for predators best pet insurance by such physical traits as tough skin, shells, spines, or horns and pets for sale Indian Rhinoceros These massive beasts have some noticeable physical differences from their African relatives. Their segmented hide looks like a formidable... [Read more of this review]

Christmas snail

Wishing you all peace and love this holiday season. It is only when you slow down and open your eyes, ears and mind wide open that you will truly see the miracles that surround each and every one of you. Christmas snail Good thing you’re styling warm it’s cooooold out there. source : http://resurrectionfern.typepad.com Read More →

Beautiful Snowy Owls

Snowy Owl Snowy owls — large birds of prey perfectly adapted to life in the northern Arctic — are rare visitors to the relatively balmy climes of the Harbor Bight, but a natural Arctic cycle brings them our way every so often.The Snowy Owl is a large owl of the typical owl family Strigidae. Snowy Owl calls are varied, but the alarm call... [Read more of this review]

The beautiful small islands

Ängsö island, Sweden The island of Ängsö is small, only 168 hectares, of which 93 hectares are water, but so worth visiting. Ängsö is the smallest national park in Sweden and only a short distance away from the capital city of Stockholm. Apart from its significance as a cultural and historical monument to a bygone farming era, the park offers... [Read more of this review]

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