martes, 4 de octubre de 2011

The most curious

Giant Crocodile eats captured for the first time in a month


The marine crocodile weighing 600 kilos and six meters long found in the southern Philippines last month and aspiring to be the largest in the world was fed the first time today after refusing food since his capture, Philippine media reported.

The snake swallowed seven kilos of pork in the park's southern province of Agusan del Sur where he is confined since he was captured by hunters who followed the trail for 21 days, according to Philippine television network GMA.

The lizard, named "Lolong" weighed at the time of his capture 1075 kilos and is 6.4 meters from the muzzle end of the tail.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the longest captive marine crocodile known was captured in Australia and measured 5.48 meters, about a meter less than the specimen from the Philippines.

The leaders of this organization claimed on its website that are waiting for proof that the crocodile is Lolong largest planet in captivity.

"If these dimensions are validated, the crocodile would be the largest of its species in captivity," said.

Cross-eyed opossum famous dies after being diagnosed with dementia


The famous name opossum Heidi has been sacrificed after veterinarians decided to end his suffering after ill take a few days. The opossum suffered from senile dementia.

The animal, which was cross-eyed, became a media sensation in Germany and even inspired a song, it hit on YouTube, and a toy also had more than 130,000 fans on Facebook.

The opossum had been abandoned in the United States and moved to Germany in May. Heidi was abandoned outside an animal shelter in North Carolina, United States, along with her sister Naira. The two animals, along with another male opossum called Teddy, have been at the zoo since May 2010.

"Heidi is so sweet"

According to the weekly Der Spiegel, Heidi became known after German tabloid Bild reporters were photographing animals Gondwwanaland be part of a new space themed zoo. After appearing in public, images of the creature became a sensation.

Heidi has also been a source of inspiration for a song, written by Stefan Langner, and performed by three girls, becoming a YouTube sensation. The lyrics of the song says: "Heidi is so sweet, how nice it exists. I fell in love at first sight".

The zoo authorities have stipulated that the problems of animal strabismus may be due to the type of diet that could have before being abandoned or because of their weight, a factor that could lead to the accumulation of fat deposits around the eyes.

As media animal ... has a precedent

It is not the first animal to get unexpected fame in Germany. Last year, Paul, octopus, which was housed in the aquarium Sea Life Oberhausen, achieved stardom after predicting the outcome of 8 games during the World Cup South Africa 2010.

Paul made a name after the mussel successfully choose one of two boxes that displayed the flags of nations facing teams.



The dog with 2 million supporters on Facebook and has his book


If Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt walk the streets of any city, immediately cause a shock to be recognized by passersby. Flashes from cameras and autograph requests would not expect. Boo is a Pomeranian dog breed that generates similar situations. People from all continents know who and what can recognize. His fame has been awarded a contract to publish a book he and his following in his Facebook page increases by hundreds every day.


Boo became popular on YouTube, when its owner decided to show the world that your puppy was unique. Although the Pomeranian is characterized by long hair that makes it look like miniature lion, Boo is hairdresser to look like a bear. His little head is rounded to perfection and legs. It is not uncommon for people to think that is stuffed when they see pictures.


But the haircut was accidental. Apparently, Boo was so caught up, the hairdresser said it was impossible to pass the brush. So they decided to cut the knot almost flush, and as the hair grew, Boo took the appearance of a teddy bear. The court was resounding success and although it is not wrapped, keeps his hairdresser, with whom he is unlike any other dog of its breed.


Its owner prefers anonymity, and is known as JH Lee. It has all started as a joke: "We created the Facebook page for Boo, just because my friends love to see pictures of my dog." The Pomeranian got a publisher wanted to make a book, now on the market for $ 15. It can see photos of Boo asleep, taking walks, enjoying their food and toys with her best friends.


The Boo's Facebook account grows every minute. You are about to complete 2 million followers every photo you upload and get nearly 300 comments in less than two hours. All saying the same thing: "oh how cute" "Like I want one!" "Can not be, it is very cute." Boo's fans include celebrities, Khloe, Kardashian sisters one put a picture of him on his blog, and singer Ke $ ha said that he was her new boyfriend. Within the next plans Boo, is starring in a commercial for a new Google applications.


Source: glovovision.com



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