Barbaric poachers, perhaps signaling a new trend in illegal wildlife trade, allegedly climbed a fence at the Taman Rimbo Zoo in Jambi, Indonesia over … [Read more...] about Poachers Kill, Skin Sumatran Tiger After-Hours in Indonesian Zoo
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Towleroad Guide to the Tube #527
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING: In case you still need to be convinced that it's the wrong thing to do.HELICOPTER CLIFF RESCUE: Daring rescue of a hiker in … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #527
Man Meets Whale
These are the best shots of a whale and human I've seen since this one.One more, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Man Meets Whale
News: Nixon, Carnivorous Plant, LaToya Jackson, Utah, Mona Lisa
30 short LGBT films nominated for £25,000 Iris Prize. Giant meat-eating plant discovered: "The plant is among the largest of all carnivorous … [Read more...] about News: Nixon, Carnivorous Plant, LaToya Jackson, Utah, Mona Lisa
Young Elephant Extracted from Manhole in Thailand
A young elephant used in the tourist entertainment trade fell into a manhole in eastern Thailand's Rayong province earlier this week and had to be … [Read more...] about Young Elephant Extracted from Manhole in Thailand
Is This What Sarah Palin Resigned to Take On?
Australians plan mass slaughter of camels in the outback, via helicopter: "Government officials plan to wipe out 650,000 of the feral population … [Read more...] about Is This What Sarah Palin Resigned to Take On?
Dave Salmoni Showers with the Big Cats
Dave Salmoni spends six months living with a pride of lions in his new Animal Planet show Into the Pride, but given the promos you'd think it was … [Read more...] about Dave Salmoni Showers with the Big Cats
News: Ryan McGinley, Russia, Posh, Channing Tatum, Himalayas
Activist David Mixner on the mend. We are happy to hear it. New Ryan McGinley solo exhibit in London features naked young people in caves.Illinois … [Read more...] about News: Ryan McGinley, Russia, Posh, Channing Tatum, Himalayas
Watch: Giant Panda Gives Birth at San Diego Zoo
Bai Yun, a Giant Panda at the San Diego Zoo, gave birth early yesterday morning, the zoo's blog reports:"She had appeared more restless than … [Read more...] about Watch: Giant Panda Gives Birth at San Diego Zoo
Heath Ledger Left a Video Gift for the Whales
Heath Ledger had been directing a video for indie rock band Modest Mouse's track "King Rat" at the time of his death. It … [Read more...] about Heath Ledger Left a Video Gift for the Whales