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Amazing Origami Birds

drizzit12 — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:00:03 +0000

Some of the best origami I’ve ever seen. The birds are actually little pieces of paper all connected together to form the larger birds. Supposedly these took around 20 hours to make, which is a long time to be folding little pieces of paper. Awesome end product, though!
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Diver Dwarfed by Humpback Whale

snarfer — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:30:09 +0000

These images are of cameraman Marco Queral alongside a 50ft humpback whale in the South Pacific. He has dedicated the last 17 years of his life to ocean photography and has come up with some amazing results.

He recognizes the intelligence and human characteristics of the animals he photographs and notices when they are in the mood to pose for pictures. Although the humpback whale is generally peaceful, due to its enormous size Queral is most definitely in danger getting this close. Despite this, the final images show that the risk is worth the reward.

Source: Metro New

Pikachu Kitten is Adorable

xcar27 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:36:04 +0000

Now, don’t go and get your PETA panties in a twist. This is a just a photoshop, albeit a very well done one. But, come on, how cute it is that kitten? I’d like to believe that all Pikachus are born as adorable kittens. Or maybe, all cats are born as pikachus. The possibilities!!

If you’re into cute animals, make sure to check out Teaching a Wolf Pup How to Howl or our collection of Adorable Animal Friendships

President Bush Eats a Kitten

drizzit12 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:13:23 +0000

An older picture, but still hilarious. President Bush grabs the closest thing to eat while at a BBQ, which turns out to be a cute kitten. Nummy!

Kingfishers Diving Underwater

xcar27 — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:03:42 +0000

The Kingfisher is a small, brightly colored bird that can be found almost anywhere in the world. They have excellent vision, and hunt by perching above a stream carefully watching for fish. When the Kingfisher spots prey they descend into a steep dive, and streamline as they hit the surface of the water. They compensate for the refraction due to the surface, and can judge underwater depths accurately. A membrane covers their eyes upon impact, protecting their vision. They seize the fish underwater, swim to the surface, and enjoy their meal. Very cool.

Animals and People with Different Colored Eyes

snarfer — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:20:27 +0000

Heterochromia is a condition that causes eyes or irises to be different colors and can be present in humans as well as animals. This can either manifest itself as two eyes that are completely different, or abnormal coloration of a single eye. Biologically this is caused by varying levels of something called melanin which controls the eye pigmentation. Heterochromia can be a result of disease, injury, or it can be genetically inherited from one’s parents. Some notable people known to have heterochromia are Mila Kunis, Kiefer Sutherland, and Christopher Walken.

Source: Heterochromia
Picture Credit: Canada Hxy and Pizzoisevo

Moose Jumps Over Volvo

xcar27 — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:28:54 +0000

Yes, this photo is real. It was captured in Rolfstorp, Sweden by a 16-year old. Fingers crossed the moose (and the Volvo) are both OK!

Cute Monkey Taking Pictures

xcar27 — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:11:20 +0000

This is IJ, a 20-month old Capuchin monkey being trained for education and film work in Sydney, Australia. Looks like he’s practicing taking some pictures. He’s also pretty adorable.

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Oarfish: Crazy Deep Ocean Fish

drizzit12 — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:43:45 +0000

This fish is ridiculously long. Not much is known about the oarfish, as it is believed to live in the deep ocean. However, several have been caught, as you can see from the picture.

Hermit Crab in Glass Shell

snarfer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:28:24 +0000

Hermit crabs rely on their shells for protection, but will leave their current shell for a new one when they get too large or if their shell is damaged. A crab will eventually choose to occupy a glass shell if it is placed in its tank and this allows them to be observed in an interesting way. The Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay attempted this with shells that were hand-blown and based of of a design dating back to 1930. The reasoning was to be able to examine the inner workings of the hermit crab without damaging the outer shell. These pictures are from a different source, but it is quite incredible to see how the crab folds up its body to fit inside. The photo to the right shows the hermit crab displaying its interest in the shell before it climbed in.

Sources: dkimages1, dkimages2, bluereefaquarium.