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... picked by dollyllama 2 months ago

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. picked by hazelly 2 years ago

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 ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

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. picked by tundramonkey 1 year ago

Three good Samaritans pulled a burning vehicle off a 13-year-old girl following a rollover crash Thursday night on the Florida Turnpike near Clermont, authorities said. picked by dollyllama 3 months ago

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. picked by marli 7 months ago

These are online games that offer a "good experience" - good game design with an overall attention to quality. Unless otherwise noted, they're all free, online, and available right now. picked by Neiako 1 year ago

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! picked by rambler 1 year ago

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. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

Amazing pictures of a shark hunting a seal picked by kamaloo 8 months ago

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. picked by MissWinkle 5 months ago

"Back to the Future Meets Quantum Leap in Rock and Roll Heaven." A novel you can read online for free, download for a few bucks, or buy in paperback for a few more. I've read the first few chapters, and they're pretty good stuff.
For book jacket kind of info: picked by runninutes 1 month ago

Free style is an interesting game. Turn up your speakers...

"Jump through a musical playing field to create a random, free-style jazz melody. (Flash)" picked by thephrog 1 year ago

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. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

A bearded Arctic seal that somehow made its way to South Florida has died in Orlando. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Free and open-source software is good for you and good for the world. This is the best Mac software that we know of. picked by Johnny21J 1 year ago

Dr. Clifford Pickover attempts to construct a list of the ten most evil and the ten most good human beings ever to exist. A fascinating discussion continues in the comments section. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago

Nostalgia Lovers can visit this blog to enjoy daily free podcasts and downloads of all sorts of Old Time Radio Shows. Mystery, Science Fiction, Comedy, Music from the 1920's 30's 40's 50's and 60's, Westerns, Romance and Adventure. All Free and updated several times per day picked by zencat 11 months ago

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. picked by suebe 1 year ago

"If you’re looking for some good news in these days of hurricanes, insurgency and high oil prices, go to goodnewsblog.com for links to stories that are uplifting but not maudlin." - Newsweek Blog Watch, Sep. 12, 2005 picked by kissmenow 1 year ago