Polar Bears in Trouble, Naive Chimps

Polar Bears Proposed for U.S. Endangered Species List: “A proposal to list polar bears as threatened with extinction because their sea ice habitat is meltingâ��possibly due to global warmingâ��may lead to federal curbs on greenhouse gas emissions.”

Video: Algae Threatening Pristine Florida River: “Hop aboard a canoe drifting down Florida’s Ichetucknee River, and see the sparkling waters and rich array of animals that conservationists are fighting to protect.”

“Silent” Speech Device May Aid Divers, Firefighters, Cell Phone Users: “Sensors attached to the neck and chin can relay electrical signals to software that converts them into words that haven’t been said out loud, NASA researchers report.”

Video: “Naive” Chimps Live Undisturbed by Humans: “Join conservationists as they make first contact in pristine African forests with chimps that have never before seen a human being.”

Bush Administration Eyes Protection For Polar Bear: “Polar bears are in jeopardy and need stronger government protection because of melting Arctic sea ice related to global warming, the Bush administration said Wednesday.”

Two-Headed Reptile Fossil From Age of Dinosaurs Found: “A 120-million-year-old hatchling with two heads represents the first time the extremely rare developmental anomaly has been found in a fossil.“

Mike’s Kids

Dr. Jungle says… “A group of Rhinos is a “crash”, a bunch of turtles is a “dole”, and of course more than a couple of goldfish is called a “troubling”, but I never did hear about a group of lovebirds being called “kids”??

  Kids
"They love to play "
12/15/2006

Starck’s Demoiselle

The Starck’s Demoiselle are much sought after by aquarists… they are a fish that just about every fish lover, at some time or other, would love to keep.

The Starck’s Demoiselle or Starcki Damsel is a beautiful fish. An excellent aquarium pet, it is easy to keep, hardy, and quite disease resistant. This species does not keep its brilliant blue in the aquarium all the time, sometimes it gets darker or deep blue, but the contrast between its two different colors is always quite attractive.

Starcki’s Demoiselle
This is one fish that is hard to beat for color and pattern!
12/13/2006

Rollands Demoiselle

Dr. Jungle says… “I just love the name “Demoiselle”“

Though not often available, the Rolland’s Demoiselle is a wonderful damsel addition to an as it is not only hardy, but is peaceful!

There are two color variations of the Rolland’s Demoiselle. One is like that shown below with the blue horizontal line running above the eye, and the other pictured below that has a yellowish head. Both varieties are quite attractive. Other members in the Chrysiptera genus, though very handsome are often quite aggressive toward other fish or species of the same genus. The Rolland’s Demoiselle is not so aggressive.

Rolland’s Demoiselle
I come with a yellow top too!
12/13/2006

Giant Squid Filmed, A Bear with Good Taste

Bear Eats Prize-Winning Gingerbread House In Tahoe: “It had to be a bear with good taste. Of all the gingerbread houses entered in the employee competition at Granlibakken lodge, the marauding bear ate the prize winner.
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“Python Cave” Reveals Oldest Human Ritual, Scientists Suggest: “Africa’s San people may have worshipped the python 70,000 years ago in what some scientists suggest were humankind’s oldest known rituals.”

Sea Lion Makes Stop Near Bay Bridge Toll Plaza: “A wayward sea lion made a brief foray from the San Francisco Bay onto Interstate Highway 80 near the Bay Bridge toll plaza Friday morning, causing motorists to stop to avoid hitting the animal.”

Photo in the News: Giant Squid Captured, Filmed for First Time: “Scientists in Japan have captured and filmed a live giant squid, likely for the first time, shedding new light on the famously elusive creatures.”

Video: “Reindeer Man,” Trainer to the Holiday Stars: “He’s one jolly rancher. Meet the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who turned an unusual retirement plan into a passion for raising the iconic Christmas animals.”

Meerkat Moms Fight for Right to Have Babies, Study Shows: “Female meerkats spar far more often than males because of a lucrative payoff: becoming a group leader with a virtual monopoly on giving birth.”

52 New Species Found in Borneo, Report Announces: “From a miniature fish to three new types of tree, the Southeast Asian island boasts a variety of creatures found within the past year alone, a WWF study concludes.”

Led by Aircraft, Cranes Reach Finish Line of Migration: “Endangered whooping cranes following ultralights completed their Wisconsin-to-Florida tripâ��capping a milestone year for the effort to reestablish a migrating population.“

Mr. Mary (The Cat)

Dr. Jungle says… “Now that is one great lookin cat!”

Here’s what Emily says about Mr. Mary:

“I’ve had Mr. Mary since I was 5 and he is a great cat! He is sooo lovable! His name is Mr. Mary because I wanted to name him Mary and he was a male so my dad suggested Mr. Mary and I went along with it. So Mr. Mary he became!”.

  Mr. Mary
"Best named cat of the year award! "
12/15/2006

Laci the Couchpuppy

Name : Laci
Type: Puppy Dog
Cuteness: 11+ (Laci gets the best “Dog on the Couch” award!)

  Laci
"Couch Pupdoggo"
12/15/2006

Copperband Butterflyfish

Getting a Copperband Butterflyfish is like choosing from a box of fine chocolates, each is a unique individual and though there are clues, …you won’t know exactly what you’ve got until you have it!

The Copperband Butterflyfish, also known as the Beaked Coralfish is one of three species in the Chelmon genera, all of which are noted for having longer beaks. This pretty butterflyfish is commonly available and is reasonably priced. However it is delicate and the ease of keeping this species varies from one fish to another. Some will be easily adapted and maintained while others refuse foods and perish. The best success in keeping this species is in choosing a healthy well fleshed out individual, avoiding any that look emaciated. It is reported that those from Australia may do better than those from other areas, possibly reflecting methods of collection and transport, and they usually cost a bit more.

Copperband Butterflyfish
Now don’t going thinking I’m nosey!
12/8/2006

Rainford’s Butterflyfish

The Rainford’s Butterflyfish is quite beautiful but is a poor eater, consequently it is very difficult to keep in the aquarium.

The Rainford’s Butterflyfish is one of the rounded, disc-shaped Butterflyfish in the genus Chaetodon. It is one of four species that form a distinct group, the subgenus Discochaetodon. This subgenus is restricted almost entirely to the Western Pacific and those within the subgenus can only be distinguished from one another by their individual color patterns.

Rainford’s Butterflyfish
When is a pancake…not a pancake? When it’s a fish!
12/8/2006

Kiwi, Dutch Blue Lovebird

Dr. Jungle says… “Kiwi is a perfect example of what a great companion a lovebird can be. Fun, entertaining, loving, and most importantly… Cute!

Here’s what Anita says about Kiwi:

“Hi Im here to tell you about my little companion called kiwi. Shes a dutch blue lovebird. Ive had her for a short time. I got her August 5th 2006. When I first got her she climb on my shoulder so quick (shes on it even now when Im typing this). She loves to play with her little toys and loves to hang upside down from her wooden perch. Shes my first bird ever and i feel so close to her. Thats why Ive desided to get her a little friend.”

  Kiwi
"Gets a friend soon! "
12/15/2006

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