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…
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…
