The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and a committee of scientists from around the world recently announced their picks for the top 10 new species.
All were discovered in 2011.Above is the first species on the list - sneezing monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri). It’s so named because it tends to sneeze when it rains. It is the first snub-nosed monkey to be reported from Myanmar.
“These photos of Ramen Noodle are from an ongoing project of differently abled pets I started in 2010. I began to wonder more about the lives of these animals and their owners. These are people who’ve opted to keep their animals alive, to change diapers, to buy apparatuses, to put in extra time, money, and effort to make their friends comfortable.
“I want to show how interesting these animals can be and share some of their amazing stories of survival and recovery. Some of the animals are rescued from abuse and neglect, some are a family pet that has gotten older, or been in an accident. So far all of my stories have ended in what seems to be a very positive symbiotic relationship between animal and owner, and Ramen Noodle is certainly one of these.
“Ramen Noodle was born with four legs. He was probably a mill puppy, inbred to achieve his tiny size. When he was eight months old, his first owner brought him to the vet, with a broken arm. Unfortunately the owner did not properly care for his injury, she didn’t come back to get the cast checked until nine weeks later. At that point, to no ones surprise, the arm was nearly eaten away by gangrene. By then, Ramen Noodle was listless and refused food. It was a wonder he survived.
“After weeks of intensive care, the owner was given the option of signing him over to the clinic or being reported to animal services. ‘I really don’t think his first owner wanted to hurt him. I think they just didn’t understand all the care that goes into having an injured animal,’ recalls Jaime Salata Van Tassel, who had been his clinic caretaker. She adopted him, have already been won over by Ramen while acting as his lead nurse and caring for him in her home.
“A second injury cost Ramen his other front leg, this time he jumped of a chair and broke the bone. Again, one of the effects of interbreeding dogs for small size is week bone, so his single teacup poodle arm broke so badly it could not be mended. While Jaime was devastated, Ramen surprised everyone and bounced back. Three weeks later, he was learning to walk on two legs.
“Ramen gets around the house on his hind legs. I’ve watched him run at full-speed for toys, and to play with other dogs, he is essentially unrestricted despite his lack of front arms. Like any young, happy dog, he loves attention and food.
“Ramen and Jamie show us that a dog can be just as happy as any other pet after an amputation. Jaime can provide real perspective as the owner of a pet with disabilities.
“‘Once they’re healed and they’re running, they never think twice about what happened to their arm,’ she says. ‘That’s how it was with Ramen Noodle and any amputation I’ve seen. Once the animal gets through the pain and the medication and the understanding that they have to do things a little different, it’s like it never happened.’”
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NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured these images of a partial eclipse.
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Have you ever seen such beautiful eyes?
These are the eyes of a loris. This rare nocturnal species with big eyes is also a PRIMATE, just like you and me…The slow loris is the only venomous primate in the world, however, it is also becoming more and more rapidly extinct. Pet trade, deforestation and lack of care are some of the main reasons for this.
How you can help
The survival of species such as the slow loris is in your hands, everyone can make a difference.
■ Please do not buy or keep slow lorises as pets.
■ Become an advocate for helping Indonesia’s native animals.
Gain awareness of the issues facing the slow loris then tell your friends and family. (and reblog this)
■ Preserve the habitat for the animals. The main driver for deforestation is the multi-million dollar palm oil industry. This poses a direct threat to lorises. Petition your supermarkets to stock products that only use palm oil from sustainable forests.
■ If you find slow lorises on sale or in people’s houses, please contact 025 138 9232.
DINO.
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Perspective is everything. And that is especially true when considering these amazing photographs...
Baby Howler Monkey, Costa Rica
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Atlantic or common puffin (Fratercula artica) in winter plumage
by Joel Sartore
