Via Jeremy Gentry
Via NOAA Research
"What were once monsters to be feared are now curious and magnificent creatures that delight. We like to feel that science and exploration has brought about this change." - NOAA Research
This is the very first time a giant squid has been captured on footage in US Waters. Edie Widder, one of the leaders of the research team was funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told the Washington Post it was "one of the more amazing days at sea I've ever had."
The camera that captured the amazing footage is called Medusa, it employs a red lights invisible to most creatures at deep-sea depths, and was used to lure the animals with its attached "e-jelly" display, which mimics the bioluminescence of a deep-sea jelly fish.
Upon reviewing the Medusa's footage, the team wrote in their mission log, "People quickly gathered around. We knew immediately that it was a squid. It was also big, but because it was coming straight at the camera, it was impossible to tell exactly how big."
The scientists identified it to be a juvenile giant squid, about 10 to 12 feet long.
Read the full story at Ocean Explorer
AHOY Comics are behind this new comic book called CAPTAIN GINGER. Imagine this scenario — the human race dies out and cats inherit the Earth! Or at least one starship. Now the intrepid Captain Ginger struggles to keep his fellow felines united against a hostile universe. This is a comic adventure with a bite by writer Stuart Moore (Deadpool the Duck, Batman: Noir Alley) artist June Brigman (Power Pack), inker Roy Richardson and colorist Veronica Gandini. You can now purchase the 48 page comic book magazine for $3.99 on their website or Amazon.
Ready for your weekly dose of amazing animal photos? These are sure worth your time. Here's a link to our previous list, in case you missed it.
Unless they are busy sleeping, of course...Check out this cute twitter page posting photos of bodega cats from all around the world. We just love them!
What makes the perfect vacation?
1. Location, location, location
2. Sunshine & Relaxation
3. PUPPIES
The Puri Garden Hotel & Hostel has all 3! Just look at the adorable-ness shown below!
Funny cat videos are like coffee. Useless without milk. It's hard to imagine getting through the day without a few of either. If you haven't had your daily fix of cat videos yet, scroll down. If just one video isn't enough, how about five funny cat videos, some adorable cat gifs or a list of 66 cute cats and kittens that unlike that coffee, can't get any sweeter.
By ani.s4 (Via Cheezburger)
Sometimes horses are just too easy to get along with, not sure if the same can be said about goats.
Cole and Marmalade just hit 1 million subscribers on YouTube and is celebrating in a major way -- a catio! A brand new outdoor space, cat friendly, for Cole, Marm, Jugg and Zig Zag!
