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[no kudzu]

rescue me

http://www.wimp.com/heroturtle/

[Brian.Pearson]

The Triassic Thoracopteridae family belongs in the same Neopterygii group of animals as today's flying fishes, of which there are around 50 species belonging to the Exocoetidae family.


Gliding has evolved many times in animals, such as in frogs, lizards and mammals but has "evolved only twice among fishes", according to the study: once in the Triassic Thoracopteridae fishes and again in the modern-day Exocoetidae family.

[no kudzu]

love

[no kudzu]

wouldn't this be incredible fun?

Lion cubs give hugs. [VIDEO]

[Dallas Kitty]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

funny baby goat!

Buttermilk, a mischievous five-week-old goat plays with her friends. [VIDEO]

Such a cute and funny little goat! That's kinda what two of my cats look like doing their warrior chase every night. Those leaps do knock things over!

[Dallas Kitty]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

you've probably seen this before but it is so beautiful it is worth viewing again and again.

30 stranded dolphins incredibly saved. [VIDEO]

My first viewing! Awesome effort and success by the beach crowd!

[Dallas Kitty]

Originally Posted by J5K5LY

I just want to tell you that although you get few responses to the posts you make, I do enjoy them.

No kudzu posts plenty of wonderful pics and videos!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dallas Kitty]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

pigs are pretty smart. he leads the way to safety for this baby goat.

Pig rescues baby goat who is stuck in the water at a zoo. [VIDEO]

Fascinating! Impressive intelligence!

[Brian.Pearson]

She added: "If you consider the huge size of the elephant and the long vocal tract and other anatomic difference - for example he has a trunk instead of lips... and a huge larynx - and he is really matching the voice pitch of his trainers, this is really remarkable."

If you consider the huge size of the elephant and the long vocal tract and other anatomic difference... this is really remarkable.



But while Koshik sounds convincing, the researchers do not believe that he has any comprehension of the words that he is saying. Instead, they think that the elephant took up talking as a way to bond with his human companions.

[no kudzu]

A very compassionate man and a loving beautiful fox.
Six years ago, Cropper was found in the street after a fight with dogs. Seriously injured and ill (toxoplasmosis), Cropper was nursed back to health by this man's patience, love and determination. Not strong enough to return to the wild, Cropper spends very happy days with his human friend.