The Dragon Blood Trees
Posted on February 1, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
Evergreen and iconic Dragon Blood trees, ( Dracaena cinnabari) are the heritage of the islands of Socotra, Yemen. The very distinctive and unique umbrella shape of the tree helps it survive in extreme arid conditions and areas with limited soil. Read more about this tree that bleeds red blood-like sap…
Rare Giant Deep Water Shark
Posted on January 31, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Education, Environment, Student Resources
The very rare, Giant Deep-Sea Shark, that looks for all the world like a large corroded rock, usually lives in the waters near Greenland, up to 600 metres deep, at a cool 1 degree Celsius. It lives on seals and has been known to kill polar bears. Read more about the Giant Deep Sea [...]
3 Year Old Youngster Defies Angry Lion
Posted on January 26, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Society
The video of Sofia Walker, a 3 year old girl, facing off the angry 8 year-old lion, went viral. Sure Malik, was on the other side of a 33 millimetre thick pane of safety glass, but it was still scarey. Read more…
Man’s Pollution Of Space
Posted on January 26, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
There are more than 20,000 pieces of space junk circling our planet, that are bigger than the size of a softball, according to reports from NASA. There are over half a million pieces that are larger than a marble. It is NASA’s task to track every single loose object that is larger than 4 cms [...]
The World’s Biggest Rodent
Posted on January 17, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
The world’s largest rodent goes by the interesting name of capybara. It looks rather like a giant guinea pig. It can grow to 135 centimetres tall – almost as big as a large dog – and can weigh up to 66 kilograms. Imagine a capybara standing on your toe. Ouch! Read more about this amazing [...]
Small Glowing Sharks
Posted on January 17, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
We are all familiar with the large sharks that feature in scary movies, but there is a miniature shark, that fits into the palm of your hand and glows in the dark. Read more about this amazing creature…
Crocodile Drowns Lawn Mower
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Humour
When a 50 year-old, five-meter, cranky crocodile, name Elvis, decided a noisy lawn mower was a threat, he leapt out of his pool and grabbed it. Read more…
Giant Lobster Caught Off New Zealand
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Sport
Casting a fishing line can give you some real surprises. A giant red rock lobster that may have been 50 years old, was eaten by William MacKenzie, aged 8 years old, after he caught the spiny 4.4 kgs lobster from a boat in Queen Charlotee Sound, off the northeast of New Zeland’s South Island. The [...]
Unwanted Saltwater Crocodile Visitor
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Tourism
An unsuspecting family in Bees Creak, a suburb of the northern city of Australia, Darwin, discovered a juvenile saltwater crocodile in their home. The family’s dog woke them up, to find the unwelcome visitor in a partially enclosed living area. Read how you can get real close to huge jumping saltwater crocs…
Frog With A Deadly Bite
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
The Icelandic Death Frog, about the size of your thumbnail, is a far cry from the usual perception of cute little frogs. This tiny frog has a bit that can kill up to four human beings. Read more…
