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Hundreds of Dead Baby Penguins Wash Up on Rio de Janeiro's Beaches
It is difficult to imagine what must have been going through the heads of Rio de Janeiro beachgoers in recent months as they have seen hundreds of baby penguins wash up onshore dead. At last count, more than 400 penguins, swept from the shores of Patagonia and Antarctica, have been found dead on Rio de Janeiro's beaches, reports the AP's Michael Astor.
Are pollution or overfishing to blame?
Though not an uncommon occurrence -- live and dead penguins are regularly swept in by ocean currents -- officials say it is the first time that they've seen so many dead penguins washing onshore in such a short period of time. While some are suggesting pollution may be to blame for the unprecedented number of deaths, others believe overfishing may have pushed the penguins to swim too far offshore -- leaving them vulnerable to hostile currents.
Another one to pin on climate change?
Erli Costa, a biologist at Federal University, has a different theory: He thinks rapidly fluctuating weather patterns, influenced by climate change, may be altering ocean currents and making the seas more treacherous. Since most of the penguins washing up are young, he postulates that they are babies that had just left their nests in search of food -- and succumbed to the fast-moving currents. If true, this is especially worrisome as it indicates that Rio de Janeiro and other regions can expect to see an increase in such events over the coming years.
Zoos and shelters in Rio de Janeiro have been doing their best to accommodate the arrivals of some live birds, but many are feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number being swept in. It is difficult to imagine what must have been going through the heads of Rio de Janeiro beachgoers in recent months as they have seen... more -
Tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of mouse lemur on the island of Madagascar. The find brings the global number of mouse lemurs to 16. Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of mouse lemur on the island of Madagascar. The find brings the global number... more
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Zookeeper's cat adopts Panda cub
This is probably one of the sweetest things I have ever seen.
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New baby Pandas!
They're not too fearsome yet, but they can still really make a noise!
A Giant Panda which fled the recent Szechuan earthquake was has given birth to two cubs. Their mother; 12 year old 'Guo Guo', delievered the cubs on Sunday in the Wolong Panda reserve.
The new arrivals are the first cubs to be born this year, and their arrival is a welcome success, after the reserve was badly damaged, and two Pandas were killed, during the massive May earthquake.
In the wild when a mother gives birth to two cubs, they require so much of her attention that she only raises one of them, leaving the other to die. Breeding centres like this one therefore give the chances an extra hand in its struggle to survive. Getting Pandas to mate succesfully is notoriously difficult, as females are only fertile for two or three days each year. Last year however, a record 12 pairs of Panda cubs were born, so there's a lot of wooing to be done by the males at Wolong if they want to do better this year. They're not too fearsome yet, but they can still really make a noise! ... more -
man never been kised places ad on craigslist
this is soo sweet :)
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Kitten surprise!
Internet cat fights: so cute they make you want to puke?
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Prairie Dogs Eat Carrots
Aren't these prairie dogs cute? Check out the photos.
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Cute-Lobster-Babies
Adorable babies dressed as adorable lobsters.
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The Von Forte Acrobatic Circus
You never know what kind of a show it will be at Current HQ in SF!
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Katilyn Maher is the definition of ADORABLE
Can we clone a billion of her? BTW, she totally sounds like Fivel. Too bad the judges will crush her spirits in Vegas.
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Arrrrrr Collection of Cutest Animals
Cutest Collection of animals gathered in one place for your enjoyment!
Interestingly, the word 'Cute' was originally a shortened form of acute in the sense "keenly perceptive or discerning, shrewd."
1. Delightfully pretty or dainty.
2. Obviously contrived to charm; precious: “[He] mugs so ferociously he kills the humor—it's an insufferably cute performance” (David Ansen).
3. Shrewd; clever. Cutest Collection of animals gathered in one place for your enjoyment! ... more -
Pigeons smarter than 3-year old children?
Pigeons have been credited with having similar levels of 'intelligence' as those found in a three-year-old child, a study from Japan has claimed.
The pigeons were shown footage of themselves and scientists say they can tell the difference between live video images and previously recorded images...
Pigeons have been credited with having similar levels of 'intelligence' as those found in a three-year-old child, a study from Japan h... more -
Mini Elvis and Prescilla do their thing
This kid is so talented, he's got more charisma and charm than all the American Idol contestants put together. And his sister can outdance anyone on any of the dance shows and they're not even 4 yet.
Levi sings "Thats Alright Mama" and Violet performs interpretive dance. At the Elvis Bash, Plaza Theatre. January 2008 This kid is so talented, he's got more charisma and charm than all the American Idol contestants put together. And his sister can outd... more -
Gladys Knight & her 'New Pips' on American Idol
The best part of the American Idol finale.
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Practising paintshop skills using pretty ladies i have snapped pictures
There is something to be said for the basic paint application and a wav file
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A world of cute tongues and tongue piercings
Featuring a small collection of tongues, some long some big and some pierced!
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cute chinese waitress experiences the power of special effects!
The lovely oriental girl who is number one waitress in Chinese restaurant! A smile and a star!
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Kittens are the best....you cannot go wrong!
Discussing the wild kittens (born in my friends garden) whilst we witness a collection of pictures of the friend and some stand in kittens. Friend was in womens toilets for some reason! Discussing the wild kittens (born in my friends garden) whilst we witness a collection of pictures of the friend and some stand in kit... more
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