Animals and Nature for Giant Squid Challenge

really-weird-mammals

check out some really strange mammals that share o more...6 points

check out some really strange mammals that share our world6 points

Top 10 Tales of Amos' Wanderings

rio1 - After my recent appearance on "To the River more...4 points

rio1 - After my recent appearance on "To the River and Back Again", the question, "Why do you wander so far from home?" was posed. There are actually many very good reasons why I choose to venture out into the wide and wonderful world, but here are the ten best ones.4 points

The Ghost Horses of the Headless Horsemen

HorseAndPony - Horses and Men, that's plural. How many more...4 points

HorseAndPony - Horses and Men, that's plural. How many Headless Horsemen are there? Well, there are Headless Horsemen haunting Ireland, Scotland, United States and more. So underneath every Headless Horseman there must be a horse. Who are these ghost horses and what do they want?4 points

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Lotuspetalyoga -elephants suffer in captivity, lea more...4 points

Lotuspetalyoga -elephants suffer in captivity, learn more here4 points

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, USA

StaciJansma/ After visiting the Zoo I created this more...3 points

StaciJansma/ After visiting the Zoo I created this.. Outlines the history of the Zoo and what you can see while visiting.3 points

Nerine bowdenii - pink flowers in October

hollandnumerics - My garden in Royston is mostly g more...3 points

hollandnumerics - My garden in Royston is mostly greens, yellows and blues during the spring and summer. However, in October there is a splash of pink from the flowers of Nerine bowdenii. These bulbs have established themselves from a few rather expensive bulbs planted about 15 years ago.3 points

free-elephants-from-the-zoo

The mighty and magestic elephant suffers tremendou more...3 points

The mighty and magestic elephant suffers tremendously in captivity. read about this sad truth here and find out how you can help.3 points

Lessons From My Dog

KNIcholls - If you have animals, you are probably more...2 points

KNIcholls - If you have animals, you are probably aware of how they become like a part of our family. Over the last five years, my dog, Turbo, has taught me lessons in life that this lens will share with you.2 points

Creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat

HorseAndPony - What qualifies as a Wildlife Habita more...2 points

HorseAndPony - What qualifies as a Wildlife Habitat? Maybe your very own backyard. Do you think that your yard is too small or not located in a good spot? Well, size and location do not matter. So, what does matter? Providing a few things for the wildlife in your area is all that is needed. A National Wildlife Fed...2 points

Giving Thanks for The Horse

HorseAndPony - People have been thankful for horse more...2 points

HorseAndPony - People have been thankful for horses from the beginning of time. They were thankful for a horse that was used for work or transportation. However, over time a horses usefulness changed. It's no longer thought of as a tool for work but a friend that offers companionship and a feeling of freedom t...2 points

New Orleans Audubon Zoo

I practically grew up in the Audubon Park and Zoo more...2 points

I practically grew up in the Audubon Park and Zoo which has always been located in historic Uptown New Orleans. It was located along an undeveloped section of the Mississippi River. From the time I could ride my bike, I spent many happy hours exploring in this natural area in the middle of the city....2 points

The Scottish Wildcat

The Scottish wildcat (felis silvestris) was once a more...2 points

The Scottish wildcat (felis silvestris) was once a symbol of the Highlands and wild places of Scotland. Sadly, this beautiful animal is now critically endangered.The last of the Scottish wildcats today remain in northern Scotland, where numbers may have dropped to as few as 400 animals. [Image gener...2 points

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals

JoyfulPamela ~ Woof! I mean, Hello! My name is Ang more...2 points

JoyfulPamela ~ Woof! I mean, Hello! My name is Angel and I am the retriever / lab mixed breed you see in the picture. I am writing this lens webpage (with my human mommy's help) in hopes of telling many people about the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and what they do. I spent a l...2 points

Retrievers Make Great Pets!

JoyfulPamela ~ I have always loved dogs for as lon more...2 points

JoyfulPamela ~ I have always loved dogs for as long as I can remember! Their faithful, never ending devotion to their families is remarkable. Always there to greet you when you come home, cuddle up with, play and exercise with, protect your family and home, and have their special way of placing a smile on your fac...2 points

Alaskan Malamutes

theherbivorehippie-Too many of these gorgeous dogs more...1 point

theherbivorehippie-Too many of these gorgeous dogs end up in pounds or destroyed because of uneducated buyers. Everyone falls in love with the adorably fluffy puppy but not everyone is prepared or able to control the large, powerful, stubborn adult. The Alaskan Malamute is not recommended for a first time dog owner. I...1 point

Alaskan Malamute training and grooming

If you have already read my other Alaskan Malamute more...1 point

If you have already read my other Alaskan Malamute lens you have learned all about how stubborn they are and interesting facts about the breed. Still thinking this breed is for you? Do your homework first on proper training and grooming. As I mention in my other lens everyone falls in love with the...1 point

Peta Investigates Land O'Lakes

theherbivorehippie-Peta finds collapsed cows layin more...1 point

theherbivorehippie-Peta finds collapsed cows laying in inches of feces and urine dying a slow death without medical attention or being put out of their misery. Cows are found with open wounds. A father and son are arrested for animal cruelty. Land O'Lakes approved this facility in June 2009 knowing of these condit...1 point

The Story of a Westie

ImolaK - He was small, clever,foxy and had a beaut more...1 point

ImolaK - He was small, clever,foxy and had a beautiful white fur. This is how I can describe my dog, who in fact was considered by us a family member.I loved him so much and during the years I learned many things from him.I know that this sentence sounds weird - How can a human being learn from a dog?!1 point

A Westie Was My Pet

ImolaK - At the beginning I wanted to tell only a more...1 point

ImolaK - At the beginning I wanted to tell only a short story of my pet,but when I read the story I felt it a little incomplete so I thought I will tell you more about him.1 point

The Beautiful World of Flowers

ImolaK - "Plants",is a short word with a more...1 point

ImolaK - "Plants",is a short word with a great meaning.Trees,grasses,bushes,herbs,etc belong to plants. Today everyone knows that our lives depends by these plants because they are able to purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and produce oxygen needed for humans and animals .1 point

Muncie, IN Animal Rescue Fund

Spell Outloud - Several times a week I drive past more...1 point

Spell Outloud - Several times a week I drive past these cute cartoon buildings and signs. The kids look to see if they can spot the dogs in the dog run. We see how high the pile of cans have gotten (donated to be recycled). We've done this for years, never venturing from the main road--until today. We took the smal...1 point

ZOOS ARE CRUEL

"Freedom is a precious concept and wild animals more...1 point

"Freedom is a precious concept and wild animals suffer physically and mentally from the lack of freedom captivity imposes." -Born Free star McKenna Honoured 31 Dec 20031 point

Unique And Unusual Gifts For Whale Lovers

Whales hold a special place in the hearts of many. more...1 point

Whales hold a special place in the hearts of many. Their gracefulness and beauty inspire protectors from all corners of the globe. But for some people the love of of this giant aquatic mammal is a special thing. And for these people there is really only one gift - something that celebrates the love...1 point

danceoftheseajellies

Swin in an enchanted place with 16 million jellyfi more...1 point

Swin in an enchanted place with 16 million jellyfish...1 point

unusualseacreatures

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Toro Jubilo

theherbivorehippie-Toro Jubilo translated means bull more...1 point

theherbivorehippie-Toro Jubilo translated means bull of fire. Help put a ban on this sadistic Spanish festival.1 point

What Do Dogs Want For Christmas?

JoyfulPamela - It's that time of year to be thinki more...1 point

JoyfulPamela - It's that time of year to be thinking of gift giving! Of course, family pets enjoy their share of gifts, too! After all, they have been giving the gifts of love and companionship faithfully all year long! So, what do doggies have on their Christmas lists for Santa? Here's what is on mine!Oh,...1 point

What Do Dogs Want For Christmas?

JoyfulPamela - It's that time of year to be thinki more...1 point

JoyfulPamela - It's that time of year to be thinking of gift giving! Of course, family pets enjoy their share of gifts, too! After all, they have been giving the gifts of love and companionship faithfully all year long! So, what do doggies have on their Christmas lists for Santa? Here's what is on mine!Oh,...1 point

Do It Now! Keep Pets Out of Laboratories. Here's How!

Keep pets out of laboratoriesDoes my dog need to h more...1 point

Keep pets out of laboratoriesDoes my dog need to hide under the covers to avoid abduction by those who want to make money by selling her to a research laboratory?Love animals? You don't even have to own a pet to make a difference now to protect thousands of dogs and cats in America. This is one...1 point

What is Elephant Poo Poo Paper?

LeanneChesser ~ The elephant is my favorite animal more...1 point

LeanneChesser ~ The elephant is my favorite animal. I absolutely love elephants. As long as I can remember, I've felt a strong spiritual connection with them and I care about their treatment. I find it disturbing that humans are the elephant's primary predator (only predator, actually, except in the case of...1 point

Unique Gifts for Small Dogs

happynutritionist - My owner, sometimes I call her more...1 point

happynutritionist - My owner, sometimes I call her Mom, asked me to help her do another lens! I am so excited because now I can share what little dogs like me like...these are things that you can get any time, or you can get for special occasions like Christmas. I love Christmas! I even open my own presents, we migh...1 point

Yorkie Pictures and Artwork

happynutritionist - Maybe I'm a little prejudiced more...1 point

happynutritionist - Maybe I'm a little prejudiced since I am a Yorkie, but I think we make pretty pictures. My owner is helping me share some that we love and we hope you will enjoy looking at them, just for fun.Through the headings with the pictures, you'll learn a little more about me.Some are available for sale, you...1 point

Taronga Zoo

ElleDeeEsse - One of the best known zoos in the wo more...1 point

ElleDeeEsse - One of the best known zoos in the world - Taronga Zoo - is a perfect day trip for us. We hadn't been there for a long time and our ten-year old daughters couldn't remember having ever been (we worked out that they were probably three the last time we were there). There was another reason to...1 point

Showcase Of Zoo Animals In Jewelry

bethd821 - Let's go to the zoo! Kids of all ages e more...1 point

bethd821 - Let's go to the zoo! Kids of all ages enjoy going to the zoo. Everyone has their favorite zoo animal. From bison to zebras, every zoo animal has a fan.There are many great zoos in this United States. My favorite is The Cincinnati Zoo. I have been to this zoo several times. I am always awed by th...1 point

Pets Health

In most countries 4 out of 5 families keep at leas more...1 point

In most countries 4 out of 5 families keep at least 1 or more pets. They are, in most cases, considered a part of the family unit and their absence would be sorely missed. It pays, therefore, to provide the best care for their well being that will guarantee them a good life. Because they are usually...1 point

Disasters at Christmas

This first came home to me many years ago, long be more...1 point

This first came home to me many years ago, long before marriage and children. It was Christmas Eve and my 20 year old cousin was driving home when a car slammed into the back of him. he was definitely jolted around but apparently went home feeling OK. During the night he got neck pain and in the mor...1 point

The Sunsets of My Life

Norma_Budden In the western hemisphere, when peopl more...1 point

Norma_Budden In the western hemisphere, when people think of a sunset, they think of the sun setting in the eastern sky. They think of the sun's rays reaching towards the land below; they can possibly see the surface of a pond, lake, or ocean as it dances and glistens beneath the radiant sun hovering above.H...1 point

A Pet Rabbit Miracle

This is a humorous but sad story of a pet rabbit w more...1 point

This is a humorous but sad story of a pet rabbit which belonged to a friends neighbor. It is a look into human behavior if nothing else.Most of us keep pets of some description and why people keep rabbits is a long story but many are so attached to them that they virtually have the run of the house....1 point

Halloween Costumes for Dogs

azpoppy~As you can see from this picture, my dog S more...1 point

azpoppy~As you can see from this picture, my dog Sydney was not thrilled in her role as a dragon sidekick (my son dressed as a knight that year), but everyone who saw her loved it.1 point

Dog Toys Without Squeakers

azpoppy~Whenever I visit the pet store, I stop by more...1 point

azpoppy~Whenever I visit the pet store, I stop by the stuffed toy racks and squeeze a few to see if I can find one without the evil squeaker. Here are some options available online.1 point

http://www.squidoo.com/Chicken-Free-Dog-Treats

azpoppy~My dog is allergic to chicken so finding t more...1 point

azpoppy~My dog is allergic to chicken so finding treats for her can be difficult. Here is a selection of chicken-free dog treats.1 point

Dog Toys Without Squeakers

Whenever I visit the pet store, I stop by the stuf more...0 points

Whenever I visit the pet store, I stop by the stuffed toy racks and squeeze a few to see if I can find one without the evil squeaker. Here are some sources for squeak-free toys for your dog!0 points

CAT SURVIVES TWO MILES IN CAR ENGINE

This cat used up at least one of his nine lives! more...0 points

This cat used up at least one of his nine lives! 0 points

Cheetah - Elegant and Graceful

The Cheetah is well known to be the fastest land a more...0 points

The Cheetah is well known to be the fastest land animal in the world. With its slender body and its tan colour with black spots all over, the Cheetah really is elegant and graceful.These animals are a marvel of evolution and are an absolutely beautiful animal. The Cheetah is smaller than most "...0 points

Overpopulation and the Big Squeeze

There is no excuse for overpopulation except ignor more...0 points

There is no excuse for overpopulation except ignorance and government and religious domination of societies, which gives them more say than common sense does. In fact, religion and some government policies kill common sense and we are paying the price. So what should we change to improve the situati...0 points

The Blessings of Rain

BarbRad As I sit at my keyboard in Templeton Calif more...0 points

BarbRad As I sit at my keyboard in Templeton California during a storm, I cannot help but notice the sounds of the rain on the roof. When I first began to type, the sound was gentle. Now the wind has kicked in and I know that I'm happy to be warm and comfortable inside under a strong roof. Sometimes the win...0 points

The Blessings of Rain

BarbRad As I sit at my keyboard in Templeton Calif more...0 points

BarbRad As I sit at my keyboard in Templeton California during a storm, I cannot help but notice the sounds of the rain on the roof. When I first began to type, the sound was gentle. Now the wind has kicked in and I know that I'm happy to be warm and comfortable inside under a strong roof. Sometimes the win...0 points

Teton Trek at the Memphis Zoo

Sylvestermouse ~ I absolutely love zoos! My all ti more...7 points

Sylvestermouse ~ I absolutely love zoos! My all time favorite zoo is in Memphis, TN. They have been improving and adding new addtiions to the Memphis Zoo for years. Every time I go, it is like a new adventure.Their most recent addition, called Teton Trek, opened Oct. 2, 2009. I am thrilled to say that for my birthda...7 points

Okavango Delta in Botswana, Africa

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most more...3 points

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most unique places in the world for wildlife viewing: The world's largest inland delta and has no outlet to the sea, so there is seasonal flooding of the Kalahari Desert, forming shallow lakes and islands that change constantly.The best way to see this na...3 points

Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo

Jptanabe. Edinburgh Zoo is one of my favorite plac more...2 points

Jptanabe. Edinburgh Zoo is one of my favorite places to visit, and the penguins are surely my most favorite! Not only are they fascinating to watch in their enclosure, which is pretty big and of course has a large area of water that they jump into and swim around in, they also take a walk outside every day -...2 points

Unique Giraffe Gifts

I love giraffes! Don't ask me why. I love animals, more...1 point

I love giraffes! Don't ask me why. I love animals, so surrounding myself with them in my home is comforting. The giraffe is not an animal you would think of as a pet, but I would love to have a pet giraffe!1 point

Best Little Zoo in Texas

Strayspay - Frank Buck Zoo visit - what a trip! Fi more...1 point

Strayspay - Frank Buck Zoo visit - what a trip! First time we'd visited the zoo since we moved her 6 years ago but it would be our last. For a small zoo, it has a large number of really cool animals plus a petting zoo where a large goat named Rocky gave Pat, my husband, a smooch. The zoo is about 40 miles f...1 point

Chobe National Park in Botswana Africa

Chobe National Park in Botswana is one of the best more...1 point

Chobe National Park in Botswana is one of the best places in Africa to enjoy a safari and see "The Big Five". It is less touristy than some other countries in Africa and you certainly feel like an intrepid explorer rather than just another tourist.Chobe is an excellent place for a camping...1 point

Africat: Cheetah and Leopard Conservation in Namibia

Okonjima is a luxury lodge in Namibia, Southern Af more...1 point

Okonjima is a luxury lodge in Namibia, Southern Africa; one of the best I have ever stayed in, but it is also the home of The AfriCat Foundation;, whose aim is the conservation of Namibia's large carnivores: especially Cheetahs, Leopards.1 point

Pets Health

In most countries 4 out of 5 families keep at leas more...1 point

In most countries 4 out of 5 families keep at least 1 or more pets. They are, in most cases, considered a part of the family unit and their absence would be sorely missed. It pays, therefore, to provide the best care for their well being that will guarantee them a good life. Because they are usually...1 point

Unique Zebra gifts

I just love the look of a Zebra. They are so beautiful more...1 point

I just love the look of a Zebra. They are so beautiful with their stripes. I wonder if you can have one as a pet. I would love to have one as a pet. They possess such a unique beauty. People love to have zebra print in their homes. A zebra adds a touch of elegance. Don't you think?1 point

Quiz: Species of Animals in Groups

Strayspay- You've probably seen the email going ar more...1 point

Strayspay- You've probably seen the email going around The Most Bizarre Animals! Some of those stumped me even though I consider my knowledge of animals pretty good. But the animals, birds and fish in my quiz are not unusual - most people are familiar with them - but what is a little unusual is their uniqu...1 point

The Mythical Phoenix Bird

Jptanabe. The mythical phoenix bird has captured o more...1 point

Jptanabe. The mythical phoenix bird has captured our imagination from ancient times. It is the most beautiful bird in the world, it brings good fortune, and it lives forever - what more could you want! The phoenix has featured in mythologies of cultures around the world from ancient times until now. It's...1 point

Sary the Spotted Donkey

A spotted Jack donkey was my 23rd wedding annivers more...1 point

A spotted Jack donkey was my 23rd wedding anniversary present and I named him Sary. We have two female donkeys so we decided a male might be a good addition. We had a donkey colt born about 5 years ago and we're hoping we will have at least one more in a year which is the gestation period for donkey...1 point

Butterflies

Butterflies represent transformation. They change more...1 point

Butterflies represent transformation. They change and transform from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.To me butterflies are light and airy. You have heard the term social butterfly? To me that is also what butterfly represents, that sort of flitting here and there, no ties, keeping it light.1 point

Dragonflies

Dragonfly medicine is of the dreamtime and the ill more...1 point

Dragonfly medicine is of the dreamtime and the illusionary facade we accept as physical reality. The iridescence of Dragonfly's wings reminds us of colors not found in our everyday experience. Dragonfly's shifting of color, energy, form, and movement explodes into the mind of the observer, bringing...1 point

Sossusvlei, Namibia: The Biggest Sand Dunes in The World

Sossusvlei in Namibia, Southern Africa, is famous more...0 points

Sossusvlei in Namibia, Southern Africa, is famous for its huge sand dunes; the biggest sand-dunes in the world. Located about 4 to 5 hours drive away from the capital city, Windhoek.0 points

Etosha National Park, Ongava lodge, Namibia, Africa

Etosha National Park, in Namibia is one of Sub Sah more...0 points

Etosha National Park, in Namibia is one of Sub Saharan Africa's finest Safari destinations: An excellent place for game viewing and especially for ornothiligists.Ongava lodge, next to Etosha National Park entrance is one of the best places to stay in the area: a luxury lodge, with extensive grou...0 points

Outdoor Cat Enclosures

We keep our cats indoors to keep them safe, but wo more...0 points

We keep our cats indoors to keep them safe, but wouldn't it be great if there was a way to let your indoor cat play safely outdoors? Now you can with these wonderful cat enclosures!From the clubhouse to the penthouse, every indoor cat can now enjoy the wonders of the outside world in a safe envi...0 points

Unique Cat Condos

These unique hideaways and condos are for anyone a more...0 points

These unique hideaways and condos are for anyone and everyone who views their cat as an important member of their family! Do you get a kick out of pampering your pet? If so, then you won't want to miss these customizable hideaways! Think of it this way; you'll be saving your furniture and in...0 points

Kitty Care Centers

These All-in-One Kitty Care Centers are wonderful; more...0 points

These All-in-One Kitty Care Centers are wonderful; especially when dealing with limited space! At a minimum, your cat needs space for its food and water bowls, a litter box, a bed, and a scratching post. If used individually or when dealing with multiple cats, this can take up a lot of space! Why no...0 points

Disasters at Christmas

This first came home to me many years ago, long be more...0 points

This first came home to me many years ago, long before marriage and children. It was Christmas Eve and my 20 year old cousin was driving home when a car slammed into the back of him. he was definitely jolted around but apparently went home feeling OK. During the night he got neck pain and in the mor...0 points

Deciduous Forest

Interested in learning about Deciduous Forest? Dec more...0 points

Interested in learning about Deciduous Forest? Deciduous forests can found in Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, West side of the Asia, America and many other countries.0 points