Animals Posts

The Big Unit

The Big Unit, aka Randy Johnson.

I absolutely love this guy. He’s 6’10 and incredibly lanky – super awkward to say the least. Yet he’s 45 years old and just 2 wins away from 300 Major League wins. Now that is talent. It was really sad to see him taken out of the game tonight against the Marlins (his former team) and go on to earn the loss. Hopefully things get better for this guy. I am definitely all about seeing history be made!

If nothing else, he’ll always be my hero for defying the laws of nature and exploding a bird with a fastball. Seriously, what are the chances?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtlLX3DUrik[/youtube]

Posted by Caro in Animals, interesting, Sports, Videos, weird

Peek-a-boo!

I love cats, and this is fabulous. Courtesy of Zigzo.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pajTbmBV5kQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Posted by Caro in Animals, fun, Videos

Song Birds

No joke, someone actually tried to smuggle birds into the US from Vietnam. That in itself isn’t too interesting, but the manner in which he did it truly shows some imagination…the man strapped the birds to his legs! He was detained at the airport after someone noticed feathers falling out of his pants. LOL can you imagine seeing this? 

Posted by Caro in Animals, Hilarious, News, weird

Totally Random

I just stumbled upon this pic from LolCats…it totally cracks me up every time I see it!

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Gay Elephant?

Yes, you read that correctly. According to a zoo in Poland, the 10-year old elephant they acquired prefers the company of male elephants to females. The article says he might not be gay since elephants don’t reach sexual maturity until age 14, but if this works anything like it does in people, the elephant probably already knows what he’s looking for!

I know it’s fairly common in animals, but the only other time I’ve seen homosexuality in animals this widely discussed was in the case of the gay penguins in China. I have to admit that story is way more entertaining though, given that 1. it involves penguins, which we all know I love and 2. these penguins tried to steal eggs from other couples so they could have babies! It’s precious.

Posted by Caro in Animals, News, Random

Dream Vacation

Just for shits and giggles I periodically look at cruise itineraries to Antarctica and South America. It’s my dream vacation, and I hope to actually book one of these trips some day. It’s a bit of a balancing act though: wait til I have enough money (these trips are usually $8,000+ per person!) but do it soon enough that the ice hasn’t melted. Anyway, the one itinerary that consistently wins for me is this one, on the Hurtigruten – MS Fram ship through the Cruise Norway line:

Day 1: Depart the US

Day 2: Arrive in Buenos Aires

Day 3: Buenos Aires/Ushuaia

Day 4: At sea

Day 5-6: Falkland Islands/Malvinas

Day 7-8: At Sea

Day 9-10: South Georgia

Day 11: At Sea

Day 12: South Orkneys

Day 13-16: Antarctica

Day 17-18: Drake Passage

Day 19: Ushuaia

Day 20: Buenos Aires

Basically I want this to be me: lim_penguinscl

In fact, I think I would shit a brick if I got to get that close to a bunch of penguins in real life!

Of course I would have to extend this trip to go sightseeing all around Buenos Aires and Chile. I mean, it’s not like I’m down in that region all that frequently! This vacation is seriously the vacation of a lifetime…does someone wanna book it for me?!

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Animal Diaries

My dad just sent me an email forward. Usually they’re pretty lame but this one is pretty freakin funny. Enjoy!

Excerpts from a dog’s diary:

8:00am – Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30am – A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40am – A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30am – Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm – Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00pm – Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00pm – Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00pm – Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00pm – Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00pm – Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a cat’s diary:

Day 983 of my captivity…

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling object. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ‘good little hunter’ I am. Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of ‘allergies.’ I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow — but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released – and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now………

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Pinky the Cat

This is an oldie, but classic. Enjoy!

Posted by Caro in Animals, Hilarious, Videos