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Unexpectedly Funny Things to do with Hamsters When You're Bored

Thursday, 28 October 2021

Hamsters – they’re adorable and surprisingly good company too. Here we take a look at some unexpectedly funny things you can do with hamsters when you’re bored – and throw in some cool facts about hamsters at the same time!

1. Amuse Him With Your Office Anecdotes

Hamsters love to hear what went on at the office. In fact they like nothing better than a long and intense monologue. Start with the time you got to work and give him a blow by blow account of the day’s activities. You can even tell him those secrets that you can’t tell anyone else, like who is having an affair with the boss. Hamsters love gossip!

The Largest Pigeon in the World – The Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Saturday, 19 June 2021

Due to the demise of the Dodo, the mantle of the world’s largest pigeon was passed on to the Victoria Crowned. If you associate pigeons with the types that we see in our cities and towns – altogether a pretty unimpressive lot – then you are in for a surprise.

Image Credit Flickr User hjhipster

I Have My Eye On You

Friday, 8 July 2011

Image Credit Flickr User Tambako the Jaguar

Don't get too close - you might make a tasty snack for this crocodile. If he does take a bite from you - then be afraid, be very afraid. Each jaw contains twenty four extremely sharp teeth which are designed to do pretty much anything else but chew. They will grasp you, crush you and splice/dice you but they won't chew. Mastication just isn't their thing, you see.

They don't need to worry as we do when we get older, about losing their teeth. If one is knocked or falls out then it is replaced - throughout their lives. Strangely enough when the jaws close the pressure exerted is huge. When they are opened it is virtually non existent. In fact a good strength elastic band will keep the jaws of a large crocodile closed.

Osprey Catches Dinner

Friday, 23 April 2010

We thought this was just such an amazing picture that we had to share it with you. An Osprey catches a fish and takes to the air with its meal. This fascinating shot was taken on the banks of Morro Bay in California.

They are very closely related to hawks but ospreys are unique among the raptor species. They have feet like owls and wings that bend when they are flying (look at the picture above). They can be found on each and every continent except for Antarctica (well, would you want to live there?). However, unlike many species of birds, ospreys look exactly the same wherever they live.

Image Credit Flickr User Mike Baird

Compare The Meerkat - For Real

We are all pretty much agreed here at Ark In Space that the Meerkat is one of the coolest animals on the planet. They are, however, much maligned in the advertising industry and their image has been used and abused to further the ends of a certain insurance company. Actually, we love those adverts too (even though the latest ones are bordering on the extremely silly or maybe because of this...).

However, if you want to take a look at real meerkats, then look no further (as it were). Click HERE or on the image above to find out all sorts of fun and interesting facts about these amazing animals.

Image Credit Flickr User Tambako The Jaguar

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