Giant Monitor Lizard Found in California
A 5 -foot monitor lizard was captured in a condominium complex in Riverside, California.
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services responded to a call about a "Godzilla" like lizard being loose in a complex.
When officers arrived they found the 5-foot monitor lizard that weighed 45 pounds. Monitor lizards are not illegal to own in California but they are originally from Africa.
Fat Cat Prince Chunk Dies
Prince Chunk was an orphan cat that weighed 44 pounds and also known as the fat cat.
Prince Chunk was found wondering in New Jersey after his owner lost his home in a foreclosure. The fat cat was adopted by Vince Damiani, 20 years old.
Damiani sadly reported that Prince Chunk passed away in his sleep. Prince Chunk had recently been diagnosed with a genetic form of heart disease. The family believed that he was around 12 year of age.
Vince said that they where saddened by the recent loss and that they lost a family member. RIP Prince Chunk and say hi to Octopus Paul!
Octopus Paul Died Today
His latest popular prediction was of Spain winning the soccer World Cup but now his predicting days are over. Paul the Octopus passed away in Germany due to natural causes.
Octopus Paul was 2 1/2 years old and he died in his tank at the Sea Life aquarium, Germany. "El Pulpo Paul" became very popular in Spain and thousands of soccer fans after his recent prediction on the World Cup winner.
Stefan Porwoll, Sea Life manager, said about Paul's death:
"We may decide to give Paul his own small burial plot within our grounds, and erect a modest permanent shrine."
“Killer” Shrip Invading UK!
"Killer" Shrip, although it may sound like the title of the next blockbuster movie, "Killer" Shrip are real and invading the UK!
This new species of shrimp is said to be threatening the ecosystem in British waters.
The scientific name is "Dikerogammarus villosus". Now you can see why many just prefer to call it Killer Shrimp. Killer Shrimp have an aggressive behavior which is also how they got their nickname.
However while the name may cause a few laughs, British scientist aren't laughing any more and instead concerned at the negative impact these shrimps will have in the ecosystem and that it can even leading to the extinction of other shrimp species.
According to BBC News:
Dr Paul Leinster, chief executive of the Environment Agency, said: "We are devastated that this shrimp has been found in Britain... We are currently establishing the degree of the problem, and whether the shrimp is only in Grafham Water or if it is in nearby lakes and the Great Ouse as well."
Today is National Dog Day!
Today is National Dog Day in the U.S and everyone is celebrating man's best friend, the dog!
I have 3 dogs myself so they're in for some special treats today! The photo above is of the recent litter that our dog, Nana, gave birth too, they are a Pekingese and Chihuahua mix.
National Dog Day even has its own website with more information and news, check it out at nationaldogday.com.
How will you be celebrating with your dog or dogs today?!
The National Dog Day goal is to honor all dogs as well as rescue canines from abuse and the streets.
Boy Survives Stingray Barb (VIDEO)
10 year old Quentin Tokar fought for his life after a stingray barb flew in the air and stabbed him in the stomach.
Quentin Tokar fortunately survived and appeared on the TODAY show with a t-shirt that said, "Just Take Your Best Shot".
The attack was similar to what had killed Steve Irwin known back then as the "Crocodile Hunter".
Tokar's parents, Peter and Candace Tokar, said that they are lucky that a a nurse was on scene and helped Quentin until the paramedics came.
Quentin and his family had traveled to Outer Banks, N.C which is where the attack occurred. When the sting ray pierced into his stomach his father's first reaction was to pull it out but fortunately a nurse was nearby and yelled "No, don't pull it out!" and helped the family.
At the hospital doctors removed the barb and Quentin stayed there for 4 days. However later on Quentin suffered an infection from the bacteria that came from the stingray's barb so after treating the infection Quentin was finally released from the hospital 10 days after the event.
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SPAIN: Bull Jumps into Crowd (VIDEO)
Yesterday a crowd watching a bull fight where surprised when the bull jumped into the crowd!
At the Tafalla arena in Spain a bull fight went out of control when the bull leaped over the barriers and charged into the crowd. 40 people where injured but no one was reported dead.
Everything went into chaos when the 1,100 pound bull raged into the crowd. Minutes later the bull handlers controlled the bull and later killed it.
At the Tafalla arena bulls are usually not killed like they usually are in standard bull fights, however this time they did.
Watch the Bull Jumps into Crowd video below:
Is the Coconut Crab the Largest in the World?
The Coconut crab looks like a creature out of a sci-fi movie but it is in fact the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world.
Wow! The Coconut crab received its name thanks to its ability to crack open coconuts which they eat.
The Coconut crab can grow as big as 3 feet and can weight up to 40 pounds. They are usually found around the Pacific ocean or Indian ocean.
Another odd fact is that these crabs are also known for being robbers! Which is why some people call them robber crab. Coconut crabs tend to sneak into homes and steal anything that is shiny.
Tibetan Mastiff Worth $600000
The Tibeten Mastiff is one of the world's most expensive dogs that can cost up to $600,000.
The Tibeten Mastiff dog breed is known to be a large and powerful companion that originates in China.
In China many see the Tibeten Mastiff as a sacred animal and a blessing for health and safety.
The majority of Tibeten Mastiff owners are millionares who feel that buying this beautiful breed makes them feel more secure and powerful and a way to show off their status.
Gator Feeding Frenzy (VIDEO)
Ray Cason stumbled on a gator feeding frenzy during his fishing trip in Georgia and caught it all on video.
Greg Nelms, Georgia wildlife biologist, said that had never seen a video like that before and that the gator feeding frenzy is known as cooperative feeding. Cason was fishing at the Stephen C. Foster State Park in the Okefenokee Swamp.
According to National Geographic this type of feeding frenzy isn't rare as gators come together when the breed and feed what is rare is for humans to see this live.
Watch the gator feeding frenzy video below.