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. picked by dollyllama 5 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 6 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 10 months 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 5 months ago

Amazing pictures of a shark hunting a seal picked by kamaloo 11 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

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 8 months 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

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

Norton Security Scan becomes a component of the newest version Google Pack - the free-of-charge complete set of the software from Google picked by Jon77 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 1 year 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

"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 4 months ago

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. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

The baby seal looks into the eyes of her executioner. Barely a flicker of emotion shows on the fisherman's face as he smashes a steel-tipped club into her mouth. She lies whimpering on the ice, blood pouring from her jaw and nose. picked by doggylives 6 months 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 6 months ago

Most popular drugs are free if you have a prescription. The program "will reinforce our commitment to the total health and wellness of our customers and their families," Publix spokesman Dwaine Stevens said in a statement. picked by hisidea 1 year ago