A crawling snake erupts from the sea just off the coast of the Loire estuary west of Nantes, France. Serpent d'océan, a 425-foot (130-meter) sculpture by French Chinese contemporary artist Huang Yong Ping, was completed in 2012 and is part of the Estuaire permanent public art collection that runs the length of the estuary's 37 miles. The serpent's aluminum skeleton is … [Read more...] about Giant Serpent Emerges From the Sea Off the Coast of France
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Dolphins save a terrified little dog from drowning in a Florida canal
Dolphins are intelligent, curious mammals that have been credited with helping both people and animals in danger on several occasions. They're known for having a good time, but they're also known for being protective and unpredictable. There are several tales about dolphins leading ships through stormy seas or protecting humans from predators. A little cinnamon-brown … [Read more...] about Dolphins save a terrified little dog from drowning in a Florida canal
Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares
The first thing needs to be said before telling this story is that I think it’s wrong for animals to be locked in zoos simply for human entertainment and amusement. Wild animals, such as chimpanzees for example, should live just there — in the wild. That is where they belong, not in a zoo where they are forced to move around in small, restricted areas. Of course, zoos may … [Read more...] about Zookeepers refuse to save chimpanzee from drowning – then truck driver does what no one else dares