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…
Antarctic Mountain Range Discovered
Posted on December 29, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
Scientists have recently discovered a rugged mountain range, that soars more than 2,400 metres, buried over1.6 km beneath the ice. A range that could rival the European Alps. Read how this changes the history of Antarctica…
Alligator That Eats Parcels
Posted on December 29, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Animal Stories, Humour
A British man received a king size bear claw slipper, when a typist error was made on his Internet order. Instead of a size 14.5 slipper, he received a specially made 1,450 size slipper. The shippers simply thought the slipper was meant for display purposes. Now we have a story about an alligator that eats [...]
Power Through Pedalling
Posted on December 29, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Society, Technology
The mother of invention is necessity and what can be more necessary than trying to generate power in countries where normal electricity is not available. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it is a healthy alternative, when electricity is needed in small quantities. Read more…
From Stable Waste To Power
Posted on December 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment
There are some initiatives to turn waste into light and heating. Just the enormous amount of waste produced just from stabling the 111 horses, that make up the King’s Troop, which are part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Household Troops, in South London, is a turning point in this scheme. Read more…
What Would You Give The World’s Wealthiest Cat Like For Christmas
Posted on December 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Promotion
When a 4 year-old black cat, Tommaso, inherited $13.4 million from Rome resident Maria Assunta, Tommaso’s 94-year old owner, Tommaso became the wealthiest cat in the world. Before that Tommaso had been a stray wandering around, unloved, in the streets of Rome. Read more…
The Amazing World Of Sperm Whales
Posted on December 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Promotion
The head of the sperm whale is typically one-third of its length, making the sperm whale easily recognizable through its massive head and prominent round shaped foreheads. It’s brain is the largest of any animal. Read more…
The Endangered And Most Unusual Saiga
Posted on December 20, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Animal Stories, Environment, Promotion, Society
It may be one of the wierdest looking large mammals of Asia, but it has become one of the planet’s most endangered species. This is one of the many delightful subjects we introduce middle readers to in the Geekoterre Trailblazers Club. Read more…
Giant Size Rabbits
Posted on December 13, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Animal Stories, Environment
Scientists have recently discovered Nuralagus rex – ‘the Minorcan king of the hares’. It is believed they are the world’s largest rabbit. Six times bigger than the common European rabbit, the Nuralagus rex weighed in at a whopping 12 kgs. However, there are king size rabbits specially bred today…
