Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Friday, May 19, 2006

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Hairy Lobster



This newly spotted (a few months ago) hairy lobster was found 2300 metres under the South Pacific Ocean South of Easter Island.

It has been named the 'Yeti Crab' around about 15 cm long and of a white color. Its pincers are covered in furry or hair like strands.

It happens to be blind with only the vestige of a membrane in place of eyes. From observation it may be a carnivor, consuming bacteria that may live in its furry hair like strands.

These guys are such a special new find they have had a new family created for them named Kiwaida, derived from Kiwa - the goddess of crusaceans in Polynesian mythology.

Thanks Rebecca :)

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Lost Jewels

Turn up your sound for this. This is a Belgium chat show, the interviewer is interviewing a man whom recently had an operation. Unfortunatley his 'jewels' were removed by accident during the operation. (Dont worry that it is in a different language.)

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