New species

In this time of doom and gloom, and all the talk of animals becoming extinct. it is good to know that new species are still being found.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7780514.stm

thank you so much "captain" marval

i'm in love with the Tree frog Chiromantis samkosensis!! green blood! turquoise bones!


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You are welcome sunwaiter.

The Tree frog Chiromantis samkosensis is an interesting creature.


Margaret

Aloha sunwaiter,

Did you know that the humble Horseshoe Crab has blue blood? Its blood is rich in copper content and researchers are finding many interesting uses in research to combat different forms cancer in humans - Whoda thunk?

Cheerio,

CD

Beautiful creatures. Although I wonder just how big that "large and aggressive" spider is Love the fact that cute little rate was discovered at a food market!

Let's just hope they are all around for a long, long time after their discovery.

Did ya'll read recently that scientist in Japan are considering cloning a dino from some viable DNA that they have recently discovered?

Let's just hope this dino doesn't happen.
judy tooley

Well, if he does, he'll certainly be lonely.

A cloned dino, not sure about that. I don't think enough is known for peple to start cloning. We have already had Dolly the sheep.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolly_(sheep)

Until we can guarantee that the process is safe, I think cloning should remain in a laboratory.


Margaret

To date, there have been other animals cloned as well. Joe's daughter that lives in Boston told us last week that there is a place that specializes in genetic pets. For example, you can purchase a bengal tiger that is the size of a large cat, for the princely sum of $200K USD.

I'd sure love to be around in say, 50 years and see what the world is like then.

Yes Stephen, it would be interesting to be around later and see what has happened.


Margaret

Not a new species but I have never seen one this colour before.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...le-squirrel-leaves-animal-lovers-baffled.html

Sure someone's not been playing in Photoshop?

Cheers MIKE

That would not surprise me.


Margaret

Too many grapes, I say!