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World's Biggest Tiger "LIGAR"

2010-04-03T21:42:00.000-07:00

The liger is the largest big cat in the world. Imprinted genes may be a factor contributing to huge liger size. These are genes that may or may not be expressed on the parent they are inherited from, and that occasionally play a role in issues of hybrid growth. For example, in some dog breed crosses, genes that are expressed only when maternally-inherited cause the young to grow larger than is typical for either parent breed. This growth is not seen in the paternal breeds, as such genes are normally "counteracted" by genes inherited from the female of the appropriate breed.

In 1935, four ligers from two litters were reared in the Zoological Gardens of Bloemfontein, South Africa. Three of them, a male and two females, were still living in 1953. The male weighed 340 kg (750 lb) and stood a foot and a half (45 cm) taller than a full grown male lion at the shoulder.

Although ligers are more commonly found than tiglons today, in At Home In The Zoo (1961), Gerald Iles wrote "For the record I must say that I have never seen a liger, a hybrid obtained by crossing a lion with a tigress. They seem to be even rarer than tigons."

It is erroneously believed that ligers continue to grow throughout their lives due to hormonal issues. It may be that they simply grow far more during their growing years and take longer to reach their full adult size. Further growth in shoulder height and body length is not seen in Ligers over 6 years old, same as both lions and tigers. Male ligers also have the same levels of testosterone on average as an adult male lion, yet are azoospermic in accordance with Haldane's rule. In addition, female ligers may also attain great size, weighing approximately 320 kg (705 lb) and reaching 3.05 m (10 ft) long on average, and are often fertile. In contrast, pumapards (hybrids between pumas and leopards) tend to exhibit dwarfism.

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Dog saying "I LOVE YOU" in a live TV Show: Unbelievable

2010-03-29T21:58:00.000-07:00

Whether you're a dog owner, work with dogs, or just enjoy spending time with them, the experience will help you understand dogs (and other animals) better, as how they think, move, and why they behave the way they do.

Even the tiniest gesture means something when it comes to dogs, and by paying closer attention to your own reactions and gestures, you can improve your communication and relationship with the dogs in your life. Have a look at this wonderful video and see how animals can be taught the language of love.

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Cream Puff, World's Oldest Cat

2010-01-16T09:09:00.000-08:00

Creme Puff (August 3, 1967 – August 6, 2005), who died at age 38 years and 3 days, was the oldest cat ever recorded, according to the 2007 edition of Guinness World Records. Creme Puff lived with her owner, Jake Perry, in Austin, Texas, United States. There have been unproven reports of cats living into their 40s.

World's Oldest Living Cat

2010-01-16T08:56:00.000-08:00

Agnes Sligh said about Cats and Dogs that "Their lives are too short. Their only fault, really".
Generally cats live between 9 to 15 years in proper care and attention. But according to Guinness Book of World Records, a Burmese Cat called Kataleena Lady, aged 32 years, is the oldest living cat in the world.

Tu'i Malila : World Oldest Animal : 188 Years

2010-01-16T08:54:00.000-08:00

Tu'i Malila (1777–May 19, 1965) was a tortoise given to the royal family of Tonga by Captain James Cook. It was a radiated tortoise from Madagascar and is the longest-lived tortoise according to authenticated records. Verification of the age of another tortoise, Adwaita, is still pending; that animal was said to have been born around 1750 and died in 2006 at the possible age of 256.

The name means King Malila in the Tongan language. Tu'i Malila was born around 1777 and then given by Captain Cook to the Tongan royal family upon his visit to Tonga. Tu'i Malila remained in their care until death on 19 May, 1965 due to natural causes. The tortoise was estimated to be 188 years old at this time. During Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Tour of Tonga in 1953, Tu'i Malila was one of the first animals shown to the monarch on her official visit to the island nation.

In the Tongan National Center on the island of Tongatapu, there is a preserved radiated tortoise labeled Tu'i Malila. Little other information is given in English, but the Center staff attest to the fact that this is indeed the body of the famous tortoise.

Harriet : Second oldest animal of the world : 177 Years

2010-01-16T08:49:00.000-08:00

Harriet (1830 - June 23, 2006) was a tortoise who had an estimated age of 175 years at the time of her death in Australia. Harriet is the second oldest tortoise ever authenticated, the oldest being Tu'i Malila, who died in 1965 at the age of 188.

She was reportedly collected by Charles Darwin during his 1835 visit to the Galápagos Islands as part of his round-the-world survey expedition, transported to England, and then brought to her final home, Australia, by a retiring captain of the Beagle. However, some doubt was cast on this story by the fact that Darwin had never visited the island that Harriet originally came from.

Harriet was said to be very good-natured. She loved the attention of humans and enjoyed it when people patted her on the scute. Harriet spent a majority of her day napping at her home pond. Her favourite food was hibiscus flowers.

Timeline for Harriet

ca. 1828 – 1832: Harriet hatches, probably on Santa Cruz.
1835: Harriet is probably collected by Charles Darwin and taken to England.
1841: Wickham retires from the Royal Navy, moves to Australia and brings three tortoises with him. Lives at Newstead House.
1859: First publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species.
ca. 1860: Probable time when the three tortoises are placed in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens as Wickham soon left Australia for France.
ca. 1870: The earliest first-hand account of Harriet.
1882: Charles Darwin dies.
1942: Tom – one of the original three tortoises – dies, and is placed in the Queensland Museum.
1952: Harriet moves to Fleay’s Fauna Sanctuary.
1987: Harriet moves to the Queensland Reptile Park (Australia Zoo).
1995: Harriet's remarkable history and the results of the research are presented.
2005: Harriet's 175th birthday is attended by many people who had a long association with her.
2006: On June 23, Harriet dies of heart failure at Australia Zoo.

Sailfish (World's fastest Fish)

2010-01-16T04:56:00.000-08:00

Sailfish are the world's fastest fish. They have been clocked at speeds of up to 110 km/h (70 mph), which is the highest speed reliably reported in a fish.

Cheetah : Fastest Land Animal

2010-01-16T04:45:00.000-08:00

It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars. Cheetah rely on long, muscular legs to propel their lithe bodies.Recent studies confirm the cheetah's status as the fastest land animal

Peregrine Falcon: Fastest bird

2010-01-16T04:43:00.000-08:00

The Peregrine Falcon is often stated to be the fastest animal on the planet in its hunting dive, the stoop, which involves soaring to a great height and then diving steeply at speeds commonly said to be over 320 km/h (199 mph), and hitting one wing of its prey so as not to harm itself on impact. A study testing the flight physics of an 'ideal falcon' found a theoretical speed limit at 400 km/h (250 mph) for low altitude flight and 625 km/h (390 mph) for high altitude flight. In 2005, Ken Franklin recorded a falcon stooping at a top speed of 389 km/h (242 mph).

Bar-tailed Godwit : Non-Stop Longest Migration

2010-01-16T04:33:00.000-08:00

In 2007, a Bar-tailed Godwit makes the longest known non-stop flight of any bird and also the longest journey without pausing to feed by any animal, 11,680 kilometres (7,258 mi) along a route from Alaska to New Zealand. By the end of the journey it was reported that the bird lost more than his body's weight

Froghopper

2010-01-16T04:18:00.000-08:00

Adult froghoppers jump from plant to plant; some species can jump up to 70 cm vertically: a more impressive performance relative to body weight than fleas. The Frog Hopper can accelerate at 4000 m/s2 over 2mm as it jumps.. A human being with the same capability to jump can clear a 210 meter high wall.

Rhinoceros Beeltle

2010-01-16T04:13:00.000-08:00

The is probably the strongest creature on earth. Although they are not as big as elephants or some of other animals are, but they can carry up to 850 times their own body weight. It means that a human with this mighty strength would be able to lift some 65000 KG's.

Strength of African Elephant

2010-01-16T04:00:00.000-08:00

Elephants have been used by humans for war and transportation for so many years. Their strength has made them one of the most powerful creature on earth. An Elephant's truck can lift up to 270 kg of weight.