A Seal As a Pet Posted: 11 months ago by MissWinkle
Some Russian girls had a bear as a pet, but this one has a real seal as her home animal. She feeds it, goes for a walk with it and gives it to swim in her bath to feel like home.
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Polar Bear: Kodiak, Grizzly, Panda - BearPlanet.org Posted: 2 years ago by sharoncreech
Bear Planet is fabulous site (better to say planet) about bears, wild predators, that covers all aspects and attributes for all species of bears with a lot informations and some beautiful and unique cubs photos. You will find all species of bears including Polar Bear along with Grizzly, Brown Bear, Kodiak, Big Bear, American Black bear, Asiatic black bear, Malayan Sun Bear, Sloth Bear, Spectacled Bear and Panda Bear.
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Robotic baby seal wins Japanese Robot Awards 2006 Posted: 2 years ago by hazelly
The furry robotic seal was developed for therapy sessions in care homes, and is also used by autistic and handicapped children. Robots are looked on as a solution to Japan's ageing population - nearly 19% of the 130 million people that live in the country are aged 65 and over.
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Navy SEAL recovery Posted: 1 year ago by marli
This is a rarely seen perspective: a video of a U.S. Navy SEAL extraction, it was filmed from inside an CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter...the pilot has lowered the ramp, dipped the tail end into the water to partially flood the compartment and awaits the Navy SEALs to board in their F470 Zodiac.
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US Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor Was Posthumously Awarded Medal Of Honor Today Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger.
In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area around the element's position. Element snipers thwarted the enemy's initial attempt by eliminating two insurgents. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof.
While the SEALs vigilantly watched for enemy activity, an insurgent threw a hand grenade from an unseen location, which bounced off Petty Officer Monsoor's chest and landed in front of him. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. Instantly and without regard for his own safety, he threw himself onto the grenade to absorb the force of the explosion with his body, saving the lives of his two teammates.
By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Seal Attempts Rape of Penguin Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
A young inexperienced seal thought he'd eat the penguin at first, but then he changed his mind and attempted to engage in more of an amorous affair instead.
The penguin tried to get away but was unable to. In the end the seal gave up trying to get some and swam away.
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Shark vs. Seal Posted: 1 year ago by kamaloo
Amazing pictures of a shark hunting a seal
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Seal Pup Rescued by Good Samaritans Posted: 8 months ago by dollyllama
A seal pup snagged in fishing line at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla is swimming free. As the seal grew, the net was in danger of choking it. But federal law protecting seals prohibited good samaritans from setting the pup free.
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A Seal Finds All You Can Eat Buffet at a Fish Hatchery Posted: 2 days ago by mattgup
A brazen young harbor seal found a seafood feast today after she broke into a state fish hatchery in Sandwich and dined on an all-you-can-eat trout buffet before being nabbed and returned to the sea.
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The Atlantic seal hunt – FAQs Posted: 2 years ago by tundramonkey
Although it makes global headlines, many people are uninformed of the actual logistics of Canada's annual Atlantic Seal Hunt. This article clears much of the hype surrounding the seal hunt.
Those pictures of little baby white seals getting clubbed? They're all older than 20 years.
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Authorities Investigate Men's Rescue Of Seal From Net Posted: 8 months ago by dollyllama
Two men who ventured into a protected seal colony in La Jolla this week to free one of the sea mammals from a fishing net could face civil or criminal sanctions, a federal spokesman said Friday.
*Update to this. No good deed...
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Arctic seal wanders into Florida, wins lifesaving trip to SeaWorld Posted: 2 years ago by suebe
An Arctic seal captured in Fort Lauderdale was taken to SeaWorld for treatment, leaving biologists wondering how the animal made it to Florida from its normal habitat near the North Pole.
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Russian perceptions Posted: 11 months ago by pocksucket
This Russian calendar gives a light hearted but interesting look at some Russian stereotypes of other nations.
Now that I've posted it, I'm going back to drinking tea and living football.
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Russian archaeologists find long-lost Jewish capital Posted: 4 months ago by AutumnLotus
Russian archaeologists say they have found the long-lost capital of the Khazar kingdom in southern Russia, a breakthrough for research on the ancient Jewish state.
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Scientist finds fur seal pups in South Australia Posted: 2 years ago by rambler
A South Australian scientist has found a breeding colony of Australian fur seals, thought to be extinct, on Kangaroo Island. (This image not a fur seal from SA...)
Nice to have some GOOD environmental news!
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Animal Cams Posted: 5 months ago by bingo
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park where you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through web cams. In addition to viewing the web cams, you'll find Fact Sheets and Photo Galleries that you can explore to learn more about the animals featured on these web cams.
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HERO: NAVY Seal Falls on Gernade to Save Comrades Posted: 2 years ago by tlovesd
A Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout.
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Far-traveled Arctic seal dies in Florida Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
A bearded Arctic seal that somehow made its way to South Florida has died in Orlando.
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Baby seal walks a mile to local shelter Posted: 1 year ago by TraumaMamma
But he was sorta crabby when he got there!
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Rogue Seal Manacing Man and Beast in California Posted: 2 years ago by BrownTrout
Nibbles the elephant seal is defying his tame nickname by killing smaller seals, menacing a kayaker and chomping on a surfer and a dog on the northern California coast.
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Pair With Horse, 7 Dogs in Home Arrested Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
A couple who kept a horse and seven dogs inside their home was arrested for endangering a 12-year-old child after officers found the floor covered in animal feces and rotting produce.
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