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Crocodile Attack Database: CrocBITE

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Post date October 18, 2017
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Saltwater crocodile — The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), also known as the estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile, or informally as saltie, is the largest of all living reptiles (and naturally all living crocodiles), as well as the largest riparian predator in the world. Males of this species can reach sizes up to 6.17 meters (20 feet 3 in). But males reaching or exceeding 6 meters (19.7 feet) are really rare. Females are much smaller and often do not surpass 3 m (9.8 ft). Due to their size, aggression, and distribution, saltwater crocodiles are regarded as the most dangerous extant crocodilian to humans. Source: Deposit Photos

Several hundred attacks on humans by crocodilians are reported annually, both non-fatal and fatal. To improve our understanding of human-crocodile conflict (HCC), a database was launched back in 2016. The Worldwide Crocodilian Attack Database, “CrocBITE” website and database was co-funded in 2013 with a small grant ($10,000 AUD) from Australia’s Charles Darwin University.

Where native large crocodilians and humans live close to each other, crocodile attacks on humans occasionally occur. In fact, only 9 out of 23 crocodilian species are considered dangerous to adult humans, and in those six species, only individuals 2 meters (6.6 feet) and longer in length are capable of killing adult humans.

Blue Planet II – The Prequel by BBC

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Post date September 30, 2017
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On September 27, BBC has published the prequel of “Blue Planet II”. Like “The Blue Planet”, which was premiered on 12 September 2001, it is narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the English broadcaster and naturalist. The exclusive track was developed by the German composer and record producer Hans Zimmer and the English rock band Radiohead.

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Dolomites from an Eagle’s Point of View [360° HD Interactive Video]

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Post date July 30, 2017
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An amazing video published by RedBull channel: with that 360° HD Interactive video, you can explore Northeastern Italy’s Dolomites from an eagle’s point of view.

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Man Who Befriended a Great White Shark [Not a True Story!]

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Post date July 25, 2017
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Great white shark following a kayak — The photo showing a kayak being followed by a huge 15-foot (4.5 m) great white shark was taken by award-winning photographer Thomas P. Peschak off the coast of South Africa. Image: thomaspeschak.com This photo is the source of the hoax saying "man who befriended with a great white shark". The photo is real, but the story is not.

In the last few years, a series of photos circulating over the Internet via email and online, usually with the title of “Man Who Befriended a Great White Shark”, showing close encounters between a man and a great white shark. The websites that publish these photos (and sometimes PowerPoint presentations) claim that an Australian fisherman named Arnold Pointer once freed a great white shark from a fishing net, and the shark has followed him around ever since.

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10 Largest Fish in the World’s Oceans

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Post date July 14, 2017
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Whale shark and divers — The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a slow-moving filter feeding shark and the largest known extant fish species. Here is a whale shark swimming within divers at the Ahe dive resort, Harlem Islands, Papua. Photo: scubasigns.org

Venturing into the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, one quickly realizes the incredible diversity and grandeur of marine life. Among the many wonders beneath the waves, some creatures stand out due to their immense size and majesty. The term “largest fish” might evoke images of the famed great white shark or perhaps the formidable tiger shark. Yet, the oceans hold even more giants, some of which are lesser-known but equally impressive. Here are the 10 largest fish in the world’s oceans.

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Japanese Man Lives With Pet Caiman

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Post date May 3, 2017
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Japanese man walks with caiman — Another unique and interesting friendship between a wild reptile and a man, like the famous story of Chito and Pocho. This Japanese man, named Nobumitsu Murabayashi, keeps a giant caiman as a pet, and even walks with him in the town center of Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan - with the permission of the city hall. Image: NTD Television

Another unique and interesting friendship between a wild reptile and a man, like the famous story of Chito and Pocho. This Japanese man, named Nobumitsu Murabayashi, keeps a giant caiman as a pet and even walks with his pet caiman in the town center of Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan – with the permission of the city hall.

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Here’s how the darkness and cold killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

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Post date January 30, 2017
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Dinosaur extinction — Now we have a computer simulation of how the afterward effects of famous Chicxulub asteroid (estimated to be 10 km/6.2 mi) wide) killed the non-avian dinosaurs (and also a wide range of other species). On January 13, 2017, an article titled *"Baby, it's cold outside: Climate model simulations of the effects of the asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous"*, published by the Climate scientists of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), revealed a detailed model of what happened to the atmosphere and the climate after the Chicxulub impact.

The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago has been a subject of fascination and research for decades. A groundbreaking study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, detailed in their 2017 article “Baby, it’s cold outside: Climate model simulations of the effects of the asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous,” offers a compelling computer simulation of the aftermath of the Chicxulub asteroid impact.

This simulation reveals how prolonged darkness and severe cold, triggered by sulfuric acid droplets blocking sunlight, led to a dramatic global temperature drop and significant ecological shifts, ultimately contributing to the mass extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs and other species. This research not only illustrates the direct consequences of the asteroid impact but also provides insights into the complex climatic and environmental changes that followed, marking a pivotal moment in Earth’s history.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside: How the Darkness and Cold Killed the Dinosaurs

Scientists created a computer simulation of how the afterward effects of the famous Chicxulub asteroid (estimated to be 10 km/6.2 miles wide) killed the non-avian dinosaurs (and also a wide range of other species). According to a new study, after the devastating impact, the darkness and cold killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

On January 13, 2017, an article titled “Baby, it’s cold outside: Climate model simulations of the effects of the asteroid impact at the end of the Cretaceous”, published by the Climate Scientists of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), revealed a detailed model of what happened to the atmosphere and the climate after the Chicxulub impact.

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Monkeys Accidentally Kill A Robot Baby Monkey [And Then Mourn For It! Amazing Video]

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Post date January 18, 2017
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In this video published by BBC One channel, monkeys accidentally kill the robot baby monkey that researchers put among them. Then, something amazing happens: the members of the tribe get very sad because of the accident and mourn for the robot baby monkey’s “death”.

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Crocodile carries her hatchlings to the water [close-up video footage]

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Post date January 14, 2017
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Mother crocodile and hatchlings — "Spy in the Wild" uses undercover cameras to film animals at close range and the results are astonishing. Days before, the researchers have put robot cameras looking like crocodile hatchlings near the eggs. There were HD cameras where their eyes used to be. Then the crucial moment comes: the babies calls their mother for attention. For months, Ganda protected her eggs day and night, and she waited for this very moment. Now, she meets her babies for the first time. They are delicate and vulnerable. They are not safe here. She must get them to water.

The video below offers an extraordinary glimpse into the rarely-seen world of Nile crocodiles. As a female crocodile named Ganda tenderly transports her newborn babies to the water, we witness a moment of surprising gentleness from a creature often only associated with ferocity. This intimate footage was made possible by innovative research techniques: days before the hatching, scientists strategically placed a robot baby crocodile equipped with cameras where its eyes used to be, ingeniously designed to resemble crocodile hatchlings, near Ganda’s eggs.

That robotic imitator captured this heartwarming event, providing a unique perspective on the nurturing behavior of one of nature’s most formidable predators. This video not only showcases the maternal instincts of the Nile crocodile but also demonstrates the ingenious methods researchers use to study wildlife.

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What would happen if humans became extinct?

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Post date December 31, 2016
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Pripyat amusement park after Chernobyl disaster — What would happen if humans became extinct? This photo gives some hints: the abandoned Pripyat amusement park, in Pripyat, Ukraine. It was to be opened for the first time on May 1, 1986, in time for the May Day celebrations, but these plans were scuttled on April 26, when the Chernobyl disaster occurred a few kilometers away.

In the last few thousand years, humans have had a powerful impact on Earth. Within a geological blink of an eye, we exploded out of Africa to colonize virtually every inhabitable space on the planet. We dammed the rivers, domesticated animals, deforested many areas, changed the chemistry of the atmosphere and the seas… the list goes on. But, what would happen if humans became extinct in the future?

One may think “humans are so intelligent, so it’s very unlikely that the entire human race will be gone”. But, in fact, there is a strong chance that it will happen, and probably not in the long run!