zooillogix
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March 13, 2007
For the last 50 years, zoo animals around the world have been tricked into painting. In many cases, the "art" has fetched big bucks: up to $25,000 for Chimp and Orangutan work. It's time for a comprehensive art show to compare styles:
Maggie, Sea Lion, Pittsburgh Zoo
Congo, Chimpanzee, London (…
March 13, 2007
Ever consider purchasing a baby sloth? I know you have. I'm not sure where to get one (and I am sure it's illegal to have in the U.S.), but after seeing the classic Baby Sloth Video, I'm feeling obligated to obtain one. Swaddled in my love
if you had any doubt left...
March 13, 2007
For years, environmentalists have been worried about the overfishing of white marlin. However, studies have shown white marlin populations to be low, but not perilously so. A recent petition to put the white marlin on the endangered species list was even turned down. It turns out that a…
March 12, 2007
A few days ago we brought you the astonishingly ugly baby cockatiel. On the other, tastier side of the spectrum, we have this hardboiled ostrich egg and a massive deviled ostrich egg. Again, brought to you by our friends in New Mexico.
photo courtesy of Pat Deering
photo courtesy of Tom Deering
March 12, 2007
I was lucky enough to find myself in Atlanta this weekend and made a trip to the one year old Georgia Aquarium. The animals and exhibits were spectacular. The Georgia Aquarium is one of only four in the world with whale sharks and the only one outside of Asia.
The aquarium has the distinct…
March 10, 2007
One of over 500 new creatures discovered in 2006 in the Deep Sea Census, the Yeti Crab is among the most unusual. With "furry arms" it is distinct from almost all other crustaceans and would make a great stuffed animal.
kiwa hirsuta
March 9, 2007
A family friend recently found some cockatiel eggs in their pair's cage. One hatched and this little alien emerged. All photos courtesy of Tom Deering.
90 minute old baby cockatiel
4 day old baby cockatiel
2 week old baby space alien
March 8, 2007
We had a bat house hanging from the second story of my home growing up. My brother loved bats and I fully endorsed sharing our home with them. These critters might be a different story.
Bat species, like many creatures, can be difficult to tell apart based purely on physiology. These new bats were…
March 8, 2007
Sadly, this video makes me wish more animals suffered from narcolepsy... particularly on video. I suppose we can all be thankful that Rusty, being a dachshund, does not have very far to fall.