Thursday, June 10, 2010

Alligator-Snapping-Turtle!!


The Alligator Snapping Turtle is found in the Southeastern United States in the rivers that flow into the Gulf of Mexico.There is only one other snapping turtle found in the U.S.This species is the Common Snapping Turtle.It's shell is much smoother(there are less spikes on it),and it doesn'thave the prey attracting worm-like tounge.The alligator-snapping-turtle is the LARGEST freshwaterturtle in the world.It has a specialized tounge adapted to attract potential prey.When they come to investigate the tounge (which resembles a worm),the turtle bites its prey in half.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Peculiar facts about the rare white lion!


They are found in South Africa , Timbavati.Alot of people say that the white lions are the ancient of Guardians of Gold.They are nearly to extinction from hunters hunting hem for there priceless fur coats. For centuries rumors of the white lion have been circulating around South Africa. Strong claims of sigtings started to surface in 1928. As per the legend, the white lions would be born every 100 years bringing joy and happieness to all that witness them (: . The white loins are currently classified as 'Panthera Leo' under the general species classification. the Africans have always turned to nature for spiritural signs. the arrival of thewite lions have marked the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy that identified these majestic creatures as messengers from God. The Global Protection trust was founded by Linda Trucker in 2002 with the mission to protect the lions themselves and also to protect the indigenous knowledge that hold the sacred.