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Ripley’s brings you the animal kingdom’s most unusual inhabitants. From two headed tortoises and curious finds from under the sea to astonishingly smart dogs and courageous cats. Everything that Mother Nature left behind, Ripley’s has picked up and brought it all together for you.
Sometimes two heads are NOT better than one!
Thursday, October 13, 2011 · 13 Comments
When Paul Carver found a baby king snake slithering around his Tennessee backyard, he realized the royal serpent would need two crowns. A local wildlife specialist had never seen anything like this in his entire life. A two headed snake sharing the same body has little to no chance surviving ...
Bunny saves owners from fire
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 · 7 Comments
In Alaska, a pet rabbit saved its owners from a house fire in Anchorage by waking the homeowner up by scratching on her chest. The woman then saw that the home was filling up with smoke and woke up her daughter to evacuate the house. The mother and daughter were unharmed but ...
Nothing is sadder than a naked hedgehog
Friday, August 12, 2011 · 11 Comments
Poor Betty the hedgehog has a mystery skin condition that has left the six-week-old too scared and nervous to mix with other normal hogs at the Foxy Lodge in Hemsby, Norfolk. Since without her spines, she is defenseless against predators, Betty cannot be released back into the wild. She also ...
Take a Trip Inside a Lion’s Mouth
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be carried around in a Lion’s mouth, here is your chance. While shooting pictures for our new book on lions (http://www.africanlions.co.za) at Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve (http://www.tswalu.com) we found some lions patrolling the fence line. We placed our GoPro ...
Elephants Aid In Joplin Clean Up
This Elephant is assisting the Joplin cleanup by dragging vehicles closer to the street so they can be removed. The Elephants were part of the Piccadilly Circus whose scheduled performance was canceled due to the venue being used for tornado victims. Way to lend a trunk!
Ghost Ants
Thursday, June 23, 2011 · 2 Comments
Now this is a cool looking insect. Ghost ants, or tapinoma melanocephalum feed on sweets among other things. Since their abdomens are transparent, you can actually see the color of the food that they eat. Source: Today I learned something new
A Glass Frog?
Thursday, June 9, 2011 · 4 Comments
Mother Nature never stops amazing me… Among the many weird and fascinating amphibians on our planet, very special are the Glass Frogs. This amazing frog family has a transparent skin, allowing you to view inside its small body. Actually, in a couple of the photos the frog looks like it ...
Dog Gives Cat a Scooter Ride
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 · 3 Comments
This video cracks me up. Check out Ruger, a 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog who is giving a fellow pet a ride. It is especially funny when the cat starts going backwards.
Stuffed Tiger Triggers Real Alert
Police in the UK are trying to find the owner of a life-sized stuffed tiger which triggered a major police alert in Hampshire over concerns that a real tiger was on the prowl. Officers were sent out and a helicopter with thermal imaging cameras scanned the area. The alert was ...
Zack the Zebra
Monday, May 30, 2011 · 1 Comment
Zack is a 6 year old zebra that rides western, english or bareback. Zack also jumps, trail rides, and lays down on command. Now that is one awesome Zebra! Zebras are not mean, but they are wild animals and require special care and attention. Learn more about Zack!
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