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Does This Guy Look Like His Dog?

ivana — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:53:31 +0000

The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in human history. The word “dog” may also mean the male of a canine species, as opposed to the word “bitch” for the female of the species. Dogs were domesticated from gray wolves about 15,000 years ago. They must have been very valuable to early human settlements, for they quickly became ubiquitous across world cultures. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship, and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals. This impact on human society has given them the nickname “Man’s Best Friend” in the western world. In 2001, there were estimated to be 400 million dogs in the world.

The Planet Of The Dogs

ivana — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:09:45 +0000

Where dogs reign supreme. The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in human history. The word “dog” may also mean the male of a canine species,as opposed to the word “bitch” for the female of the species. Dogs were domesticated from gray wolves about 15,000 years ago. They must have been very valuable to early human settlements, for they quickly became ubiquitous across world cultures. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship, and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals. This impact on human society has given them the nickname “Man’s Best Friend” in the western world. In 2001, there were estimated to be 400 million dogs in the world.

Walking The Dog

ivana — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:32:56 +0000

Sort of. Fanny pack of dogs? Poochybag? Fur-lined purse? Bluh. The dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog was the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in human history. The word “dog” may also mean the male of a canine species,as opposed to the word “bitch” for the female of the species.

What Do Camels Walk On?

ivana — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:42:04 +0000

A camel is an even-toed ungulate within the genus Camelus, bearing distinctive fatty deposits, known as humps, on its back. There are two species of camels: the dromedary or Arabian camel has a single hump, and the Bactrian Camel has two humps. Dromedaries are native to the dry desert areas of West Asia, and Bactrian camels are native to Central and East Asia. Both species are domesticated; they provide milk and meat, and are beasts of burden.

10 X-Rated Stuffed Animals

ivana — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:08:45 +0000

These stuffed animals are a parent’s worst nightmare. Even if you are all for letting your kids express themselves with strange toys, just make sure you take them off the bed before you give your guests a tour of the house.

Global Warmed Animals

ivana — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:16:48 +0000

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near-surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. According to the 2007 Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, global surface temperature increased by 0.74 ± 0.18 °C during the 20th century. Most of the observed temperature increase since the middle of the 20th century has been caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases, which result from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuel and deforestation. Global dimming, a phenomenon of increasing atmospheric concentrations of man-made aerosols, which affect cloud properties and block sunlight from reaching the surface, has partially countered the effects of warming induced by greenhouse gases.

10 Bizarre Group Names For Animals

ivana — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:25:01 +0000

That’s no herd, it’s a murder. And all this time I’d just been using herd, flock and school. My eyes, they have been opened. If you don’t want to play internet roulette keep away from those animals…

1. A Congregation of Alligators

2. A Cauldron of Bats

3. A Sleuth of Bears

4. A Flutter of Butterflies

5. A Clowder of Cats

6. A Coalition of Cheetahs

7. A Harem of Chimpanzees

8. A Quiver of Cobras

9. An Intrusion of Cockroaches

10. A Consortium of Crabs

Weird friendship-when food became best friend…

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:06 +0000

This duck got himself all in a flap after inadvertently straying into the path of a giant Shoebill while heading towards water. But it was all water off a duck’s back for the imposing 4ft tall bird which instead of eating his smaller friend, carefully picked him up in his beak and moved him aside. Despite its fearsome reputation as a predator around water, the Shoebill seemed more concerned with completing its journey than tucking into a feathered snack.

Bird food: The 4ft Shoebill picks up the squirming duck after it walked across its path at San Diego Wild Animal Park in the U.S.

These extraordinary pictures were captured by 51-year-old amateur photographer Mark Kay, at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in the U.S. Mr Kay said he spotted the endangered Shoebill standing alone and immediately grabbed his Canon 1 DS camera and started shooting. He said: ‘I was getting my camera out of the bag when I started to hear the ducks quacking. I immediately started shooting. ‘I thought the Shoebill was going to eat the duck, but soon realised he was moving him out of the way. ‘I suspect the duck had moved into his personal space. I have been back to the animal park a number of times, but have not captured anything as interesting there during my returns. ‘After the duck fell to the ground, he seemed flustered and just walked away. The Shoebill just carried on.’

Excuse me: The little duck, which is towered over by the endangered Shoebill, is gently moved out of the way

The father-of-two, a professor of paediatrics and genetics at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, said he uses the sequence of pictures when teaching his students. He said: ‘What is most important is to know what we can conclude and what conclusion might be consistent with but not proved by our results. ‘I show the first image and almost everyone who sees it assumes the duck is to be eaten – that conclusion is consistent with what we see. ‘But if you look at the next frame, he is moving the duck away so our first conclusion although consistent was not the correct one.’

In a flap: The Shoebill then drops the startled duck to the ground, minus a few feathers, and carries on its way

Shoebills live in large swamps in eastern Africa and can grow to more than 5ft tall and can have a wingspan of up to 10ft. The species was only discovered in the 19th century when some of the birds’ skins were brought to Europe. Shoebills feed in muddy waters, preying on fish, frogs, reptiles such as baby crocodiles, insects and small mammals. The species is classified as ‘threatened’ and the population is estimated at between 5,000 and 8,000.

Five of the wildest rides with some amazing animals

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:57:50 +0000

Nothing can give you the most thrilling minute of your life than a amazing ride with some of these wonderful animals.

Elephant Rides

Elephants, the largest land animals in the world, inspire a feeling of awe and respect in most people. Weighing up to 6 tons (11 000lb) and reaching speeds of up to 40km/hr, this giant of the animal kingdom has an impressive presence. Elephants are extremely agile for their size. They can walk along narrow paths through a jungle and climb steep hills without loosing their balance. A ride on elephant will provide memories that last a lifetime. The elephants are prepared with a comfortable saddle so all you have to do is hold on and enjoy the ride. One of the places where you can have this ride is Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is in the northern, mountainous part of the country, and elephants have been working here for centuries. Lately, more elephants are working as trekkers instead of logging help due to tourist demand. Being surrounded by these enormous animals and moving along with them is a truly wonderful experience. Being immersed so deeply in nature and interacting with such powerful creatures is deeply rewarding and satisfying and is an opportunity that should not be missed.

Camel Ride

While camels are are widely acknowledged efficient pack animals. Their long strides and strong humps make a camel ride a fast and fun experience. A good portion of them are used for labor and transportation, but a fair share are used in eco-tourism and soft adventure tours, mostly in the Middle East. The problem with camels, besides their disposition, their body odor and tendency to expectorate unexpectedly, is the way they walk. Camels, on the other hand, lift both front and back hooves of the left side, then front and back of the right side. This creates a very powerful swaying motion from right to left. Considering that most camels are about 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall, and the passenger sits on top of the hump, which is another 12 inches (30 cm) upward, that’s a lot of motion high in the sky. If you really want to ride camel, high chances for this are in Egypt. Camels are relatively emotional and intelligent animals and respond best to familiar handlers. Be sure to ride a domesticated camel under the supervision of someone who knows how to control the animal.

Ostrich Rides

If you’re ever in South Africa and would like to do something different, try riding an ostrich. It can be a fun and exciting activity, assuming you’re up for the challenge. Ostriches are the tallest living birds on the planet. The Ostrich is a large, flightless bird – the largest living bird on earth. When fully grown it weighs over 120kg pounds. Ostrich have long necks, small heads, large eyes, long, powerful legs, and two toes on each foot. Ostriches have great vision and because of their strong legs can run at 70 km per hour. Ostriches are inquisitive birds that will peck anyone or anything. You will certainly feel the peck but it doesn’t hurt. But, be cautioned, beware of their claws! They kick forward, not backward, and their claws are sharp enough to inflict wounds. Especially the males who become aggressive as they get older.

Dog Sledding

Sled dogs, known also as sleightman dogs, sledge dogs, or sleddogs are types of dogs that are used to pull a wheel-less vehicle on runners (a sled or sleigh) over snow or ice, by means of harnesses and lines. Several distinct dog breeds are in common use as sled dogs, although any medium-sized breed may be used to pull a sled. Purebred sled dog breeds range from the well-known Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute to rarer breeds such as the Mackenzie River Husky or the Canadian Eskimo Dog (Canadian Inuit Dog). Dog drivers, however, have a long history of using other breeds or crossbreds as sled dogs. In the days of the Gold Rush in The Yukon, mongrel teams were the rule, but there were also teams of Foxhounds and Staghounds. If you want a ride like this, go to Bern, Switzerland.

Ox-Cart Rides

For those who love old ethnic traditional way of transportation, can drive in an Ox- cart. This will give you an experience of the unique mode of transport. Ox Carts, Carretas, are the true traditions. They’re not great on the freeway, but for short stretches, riding an ox-cart is a great experience. It will take you through Nepal’s rugged, rural terrain, but also on a trip back in time.

Can one little smile make you feel better

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:21 +0000