Amazing Punk Turtle

Posted by admin | Amazing, Bizarre, Offbeat, WTF | Wednesday 21 April 2010 7:31 am

It looks like an aquatic version of Johnny Rotten in his punk heyday after a heavy night on the tiles.  But that spiky green quiff isn’t gelled hair - it’s growing algae.  And the creature sporting the spectacular coiffure is the Mary River Turtle, one of the most unusual reptiles of its type on the planet.

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The stunning pictures of sleeping insects covered in water droplets

Posted by admin | Amazing, Bizarre | Wednesday 14 April 2010 8:05 am

Glistening in the early morning, these insects look like creatures from another planet as dew gathers on their sleeping bodies.
Captured in extreme close-up, one moth appears to be totally encrusted in diamonds as it rests on a twig.

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Dogs, Art or Both? Dogs Filmed At 1000 Frames Per Second

Posted by admin | Amazing, Arts & Entertainment, Offbeat, Videos | Monday 22 March 2010 4:32 am

What do you call humanity in dogs? Dogness? Caninity? Whatever it is, this video from Pedigree and TBWA Toronto captures something previously known only to the most sensitive of dog owners.When watching this video, complete with the chaotic crescendos and super slow-mo shots you love, don’t be surprised if you catch yourself throwing some dog food into your satchel on your next grocery trip.

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