His skin is so loose and stretchy he can turn his belly into a table – capable of holding three pints of beer. Whether anyone wants to be served a beverage from a skin shelf is unclear, but just in case they don’t, Mr Turner has plenty more tricks up his sagging sleeve. The 41-year-old suffers from an extreme case […]
Gary ‘Stretch’ Turner : Man with the world’s stretchiest skin
New blind snake species of found in Brazil near Amazon river-bed
The unique creature, atretochoana eiselti, was found after engineers drained a hydroelectric dam which spans a river connected to the Amazon. Biologists discovered six of the unusual-looking creatures – each about a metre long – at the bottom of the river-bed on the Madeira river in Rondonia, in Brazil.
Shrimp Packs a Punch : World’s Deadliest Videos
It might be a featherweight, but this tiny mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch. A crab tries to shield itself behind glass a quarter-inch thick … but will it be enough to stop the hungry shrimp? Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com
Amazing Green Anaconda – Giant Anaconda Facts, Photos, Information, Habitats, News
Green Anaconda Snake – Eunectes murinus (World’s Longest/Largest Snake) Common names: Green Anaconda, Anaconda, Common Anaconda, Water Boa. The Green Anaconda is one of the world’s longest snakes, reaching more than 5 m (16 ft) long. Reports of anacondas 35–40 feet or even longer also exist but such claims need to be regarded with caution as no specimens of such […]
Carnivorous Caterpillars : World’s Weirdest
Most caterpillar larvae are vegan, but not these Hawaiian species – they are master assassins.Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com
Kangaroo Kickboxing : World’s Deadliest Fights
Things can get downright deadly when male kangaroos fight over mating rights. With their gigantic feet, these “boomers” deliver kicks that can crush bone… and even kill their opponents. Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com
Johanna Quaas, 86-Year-Old Gymnast does backflips and headstands
Johanna Quaas is an 86-year-old former sports teacher from Germany who stays in shape by practicing gymnastics every day.
Fish “Walks” on Beach to Spawn
Every spring on California’s beaches, thousands of tiny fish come ashore to spawn. As beach habitats decline, volunteer “grunion greeters” are teaming up to study and protect the tiny fish. Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com
World’s Weirdest Bird Mimics Chainsaw, Car Alarm and More
This songbird breaks out the sampler to get a mate. And the superb lyrebird doesn’t stop at mimicking other bird species — man-made noises just become part of the remix. Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com
World’s Amazing Fight: Cobra vs. Mongoose
How does a mongoose stand up to a cobra? You might be surprised at the outcome. Courtesy: http://video.nationalgeographic.com