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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.
Trio of Chihuahua Pups Born With 2 Legs
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 · 1 Comment
Here is your daily “AWWWWW” in the form of 3 squigly little Chihuahua pups who were born with only their hind legs. Three 10-week-old Chihuahuas born without front legs are currently receiving care through the MSPCA at Nevins Farm’s Foster Care Program. The MSPCA at Nevins Farm is one of four ...
Tortoise Has 2 Heads and 5 Legs
Saturday, March 12, 2011 · 2 Comments
Recently in Zilina, Slovakia, a two-headed, five-legged tortoise was born. The tortoise has 2 brains so they sometimes don’t communicate very well. The second head sometimes doesn’t allow the tortoise to know where to go,” owner Roman Gresak Source: The Daily What
Guide Dog Leads Owner and Fellow Blind Guide Dog
Friday, March 11, 2011 · 1 Comment
This story made me want to go home and hug my dogs. Graham Waspe’s guide dog of 6 years was left blind after developing cataracts. However, both dog and owner found a new friend in Opal, a replacement guide dog that not only helps Graham get around with everyday tasks, ...
Zombie Fungus
A stalk of the newfound fungus species Ophiocordyceps camponoti-balzani, grows out of a “zombie” ant’s head in a Brazilian rain forest. Originally thought to be a single species, called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, the fungus is actually four distinct species—all of which can “mind control” ants—scientists announced The fungus species infects an ant, then ...
Where Is the Health Department when You Need It?
Nothing and I mean NOTHING creeps me out more the gorillas and monkeys and I have to say this video is creepy enough to give me the shivers. Apparently there is a restaurant called Kayabukiya in Utsunomiya, Tochigi where two monkeys work as waiters…. wearing creepy dolls masks….AND dresses. How the heck do ...
Octopus Steals Diver’s Video Camera While Filming
I’m admittedly a little Octopus crazy this week, but this Octopus helping himself to a 5 fingered discount (or in this case an 8 tentacled one) by swiping a diver’s camera, is pretty hilarious. You know you love Octopus videos. Featured Photo by Travis Isaacs
A Tight Squeeze
I knew that an Octopus could fit into a tight space before, but this surprised me. Check out this octopus’s home sweet discarded beer bottle home. Featured Photo by Phillie Casablanca
2 Legged Pig Walks Without Hind Legs
Friday, January 21, 2011 · 5 Comments
Meet Zhu jianqiang (translates from the Chinese to mean “strong-willed) a two legged pig that gets around on her front hooves. The female piglet was born into a litter of nine siblings and was born without back legs. Although neighbors and friends encouraged her owner, Wang Xihai to put her ...
Cat Gets Summoned For Jury Duty
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 · 3 Comments
Since the Boston municipal census allows you to list your pets, Anna and Guy Esposito did just that and listed their cat Sal. Unfortunately now Sal has been called to jury duty. “Anna filed to have her pet disqualified from the service requirement on the grounds he is “unable to ...
Meet Heidi, the Cross-Eyed Opossum
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 · 1 Comment
An opossum in Germany has become a worldwide internet sensation. The cross-eyed 2 year old, named Heidi, is yet to make her debut at Leipzig zoo, but already she’s attracted over 110,000 Facebook fans. That’s more than the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Heidi’s the latest in a line of much-loved ...
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