–It is perhaps bias that generally causes us to think that only mammalian species display intelligence and evidence of learned behavior. Certain invertebrates also display intelligence…
…for example, an octopus named Frieda at the Munich Zoo has learned to open jars with her tentacles, joining a small but elite group of mollusks that have also mastered this task. Frieda can even discern between empty jars and those which contain her favorite snacks, such as shrimp, clams, and crabs. To accomplish this task, Frieda positions her entire body over the lid of a wide-mouthed jar and grasps the sides with her tentacles. With a full-body twist, she wrenches the lid off!
Who knows, we may someday may see invertebrates like Early and Rusty on Squidbillies…will they drive cars, buy guns, and run for the school board?
–Vancouver Island off the Canadian coast was visited by MonsterQuest during a recent episode in search of a large, ape-like cryptid 6′ – 9′ tall and weighing about 800 lbs., reported to be agile despite his size. The island can only be reached by water, but grizzlies can do this and primates likewise can learn to use water. This cryptid appears near water-rich areas, and appears to enjoy shellfish.
–It has a large, somewhat mammalian head, clawed fins, and a trident-like tail…so they say of Florida’s sea monster, with sightings dating back to the 1800’s. There’s apparently more than one of these puppies, and they have the potential to move quickly with a lot of power. Hours of video footage exist by a guy named Sowerwine showing bits and pieces of the creature.
–Life imitated art (well, bad movies, anyhow) in Melbourne, Australia when four six-inch baby pythons escaped from a container aboard a passenger plane, leading to a search that forced the cancellation of two flights.
–At the Berlin Zoo on April 11th, a 32-year-old woman who deliberately jumped into the polar bear enclosure was (predictably) mauled by a bear. The bears did not behave abnormally; the woman did! Keepers were able to extract the woman while holding the bears at bay with poles. The attack occurred near the famous Knut, who was hand raised by a keeper from the time that he was a cub.
–A North Carolina dog named Augie (…remember Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy?) ate $400 in cash March 19th that their owner left in the bedroom. The bills were three $100’s and five $20’s.
–Hosted by Spike TV, 1000 Ways to Die can be morbidly fascinating, although one would be well advised to take some of its reported “true” deaths with a large grain of salt….
–On May 1st, X-Men Origins: Wolverine will open in the U.S., with Hugh Jackman in the title role. Because of his furry nature, Wolverine is a fave of mine, and Jackman portrayed him well in the previous three X-Men movies.
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