Lined Wrasses

Dr. Jungle says… “As you can prob’ly tell… Wrasses have always been some of my favorite buddies! They are just soooo beautiful! Most of the time they make great aquarium mates as well, but each kind should be researched before purchasing ’cause some of ‘em can be Kanta-ankerous to their tankmates.

Although “lined” is not in the name of the Mystery Wrasse, it is considered to be in the family of Lined Wrasses.

Mystery Wrasse
How do I get my "drop dead" gorgeous good looks?…It’s a MYSTERY!
9/28/2006

Sharks and 4-winged Birds!

Marin Lodge Touts Undersea Shark Feeding Tours: “The latest in Marin County hotel promotions requires a bit of bravery. Adventurers can stay at the Tiburon Lodge and catch a boat for a long ride out to the Farallon Islands where they can watch great white sharks feed from the safety of a submerged cage.”

Dino-Era Bird Flew With Four Wings, Study Says: “Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird, used both its feathered forelimbs and hind limbs to glide from trees, according to a new analysis of fossils found in the 1800s.”

Video: Howler Monkeys — World’s Loudest Animals?: “You think that dog next door is noisy? Journey to the jungles of South America, and hear what scientists say is one of the loudest animals on Earth.”

Tarantulas Spin Silk From Their Feet, Study Finds: “The hefty arachnids create silken tethers from their feet when they walk, new research shows, making them the only species to use silk for locomotion.”

Photo in the News: Giant Crystal-Filled Cave Discovered in California: “Four amateur explorers have discovered a mammoth cave in California’s Sequoia National Park that scientists are hailing as a major find.“

First Kiss

So, it’s your first kiss and several questions might come to mind:

Is it the right time?
Is anyone watching?
Does your partner even want to?
Is your breath fresh?
And… Should you use some tongue?
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Animal Speak News

In National Geographic News: Animals & Nature

Evidence of “Extinct” Woodpecker in Florida, Experts Say: “Scientists are again saying that they have evidence suggesting the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker is alive and wellâ??this time in Florida’s Panhandle.”

Animal “Speech” Project Aims to Decode Critter Communication: “Using modified voice-recognition software, researchers from several universities and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are trying to learn how to “talk” like animals.”

Two New Wildlife Parks Created in Congo: “The Republic of Congo will set aside up to 3,800 square miles (1 million hectares) of land to help preserve elephants, chimpanzees, hippos, crocodiles, and gorillas.”

“Cannibal” Dinosaur Wrongly Accused, Study Says: “New analysis of bones from an infamous dinosaur long believed to have eaten its own young show that the animal may have been given an undeserved reputation.“

Colorful Corals, Acropora

Small-polyped Stony Coral (SPS)

As a whole, the many Acropora spp. corals are commonly called simply Acropora. The individual Acropora corals have many common names, usually based on their growth forms. Some of the common names include staghorn, cat’s paw, bottlebrush, table, tabletop, finger, and so on. These common names are often used on many different species of Acroporas which can quickly result in confusion.

Acropora humilis
Acropora humilis

Giant Jumping Rats & Krill

Giant Jumping Rats’ Numbers Get Big Bounce In Madagascar: “The rabbit-size rodents were once said to be headed for extinction, but now scientists say there are three times more of them on the African island than had been thought.”

Tiny Krill Key to Ocean Turbulence, Study Says: “Mass migrations of the marine crustaceans stir up ocean waters and may help pump nutrients to the surface waters, according to new research.”

Video: Krill Swarm Seas by the Billions: “Watch the waters turn red off California, where the tiny crustaceans congregate, and see them become dinner for the largest animal on Earth: the blue whale.“

Cuteness Counts

Dr. Jungle says…”In a world where cutness and class count… I’d say these guys will go STRAIGHT to the top!

Here’s what Keeley says about Snuffles:
“.. He is really photogenic. He loves winding up Fudge the dog by running around the pen trying to confuse Fudge..”

Snuffles
“Classy”
9/16/2006

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cKat
“Cuteness Counts!”
9/16/2006

Polar Bears, Lots about Lucy

Polar Bears Suffering as Arctic Summers Come Earlier, Study Finds: “Female polar bears weigh nearly 150 pounds (65 kilograms) less on average than they did 25 years ago, because the ice on which they hunt is melting earlier, research shows.”

“Lucy’s Baby” — World’s Oldest Child — Found by Fossil Hunters: “A 3.3-million-year-old fossil toddlerâ??the world’s oldest known childâ??has been discovered almost completely intact in Ethiopia. Experts say the find will provide fascinating new clues about our early ancestors.”

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Satisfy Your Cutetooth

Dr. Jungle says… “Brandi and Piglet rule!” (Thats my word for this week and it RULES!)

Here’s what Brandi says about Piglet:

“We took Piglet to the local Ballpark for “Pet Day” and he was the FIRST guinea pig to enter the park and got special recognition! And best of all everyone adores him!”

  Piglet
"It’s Pig!"
9/16/2006

Animal News

Dr. Jungle says… ” Walking sharks? Wow.. what will they come up with next? Oh yeah, I always wondered about Dick Van Patten.. but now I know… He likes dog food? Thats really crazy since everyone knows bird food rules!

“Walking” Sharks Among 50 New Species Found in Indonesia Reefs: “Shark that “walk” with their fins across coral reefs are among more than 50 new species discovered recently off the coast of Indonesia, scientists announce.”

Dick Van Patten Touts Dog Food People Can Eat: “ItÂ?s often said that Â?Dog bites manÂ? is not news, but Â?Man bites dogÂ? is. How about Â?Man eats dog food?Â?”

Man Bites Panda At Beijing Zoo: “A drunken Chinese migrant worker jumped into a panda enclosure at the Beijing Zoo, was bitten by the bear and retaliated by chomping down on the animal’s back, state media said Wednesday.”

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