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From thieving monkeys in Bali to mysterious tree climbing goats; This is TRENDING TUESDAY !

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8.See Thru Frog

7.Worm Food

6.Clean Up Project

5.Beached Blue Whale
The largest animal on the planet is known to be the blue whale … and the carcass of one recently washed ashore at Agate Beach in Bolinas, California. The specimen measured around 79 feet long, with most of the body still intact. Experts still aren’t sure what killed the huge marine mammal … although it’s speculated it may have suffered a blunt force injury when it collided with a ship … scientists plan a full necropsy soon. Did you know that around 2,800 blue whales are thought to live off the California coast? That’s roughly a third of their population worldwide.

4.Bus Sized Beast
The fossil of a prehistoric beast the size of a bus were found recently in Russia. The creature had dinosaur-size proportions … but it was actually a sea dwelling reptile with an enormous skull, huge teeth, powerful jaws and two pairs of flippers. Related to plesiosaurs, these creatures are identified as pliosaurs (PLY-oh-sores)… They would have been the apex predators of the oceans during the age of dinosaurs, and were characterized by their ferocious, predatory nature. The unusually well preserved specimen was found on the banks of the Volga (VOL-guh) River and dates back around 130 million years. Measuring around 5 feet long, researchers have extrapolated the creature’s size to have been roughly the size of a bus. Pliosaurs were known to grow to lengths of 50 feet and weigh more than 26,000 pounds. Hard to believe given their great size … but pliosaurs were actually distant cousins of today’s turtles!

3.Monkey Business
Macaque (muh-KAK) monkeys in Indonesia have taken on some human like behaviors … Our fellow primates have learned how to steal the belongings of tourists -- and then hold the items until a ransom of food is paid! The unique -- if annoying -- behavior is only found with monkeys living around the Uluwatu (oo-loo-WAH-too)Temple of Bali … where the creatures have long been known to pilfer glasses, hats, cameras and wads of cash from visitors. Scientists conducting field research discovered that groups of monkeys that moved into the region would soon learn the macaques behavior … suggesting that it is learned as the newcomers observe the actions of the longer term residents. Some experts think the primates robbing and bartering behavior is indicative of a cognitive tradition among this species … one that is transmitted across generations of the animals as they learn from one another.

2.All You Can’t Eat
A couple in Texas witnessed a sight you don’t see everyday … not that you’d want to. While stopped by the side of the road, they watched in horror as a huge black snake regurgitated a smaller snake. Starting with the smaller snake’s tail, the black snake steadily ejected its victim … which emerged intact, wriggling, and still alive! The black snake slithered away as soon as it was relieved of its meal. Did you know, snakes are known for their ability to digest large prey. They’re also known to regurgitate a meal if they feel threatened. The larger snake likely ejected its prey because it was in a hurry to escape the couple … which may have made it a case of ‘eat and run’.

1.Goats in the Trees
While goats are known to climb hills and mountains, they’re not known to climb trees … except in southern Morocco. Experts say that up to 20 of the creatures will regularly climb thorny argan trees that are native to the region. It’s said that they spend up to three-quarters of their time ‘treetop grazing’. Some pictures displaying their behavior almost appear to be Photoshopped. But the goats are actually perched on the branches … displaying an amazing ability to balance themselves there … some 30 feet above the ground! As the goats forage in the trees, they spit out seeds to be dispersed on the ground. The seeds are contained in a pulpy fruit that surrounds the tree’s nut, and resembles a large green olive. The fruit itself is enough to entice the goats to climb the trees. But they don’t like the large seeds … so the animals spit them out. And it turns out to be a win-win for the local environment. As those seeds are spread some distance from the parent tree, it gives the seedlings a better chance of survival. Local herders are happy enough with the arrangement that they even prune the trees to make it easier for the goats to climb them!

From the World's SMALLEST Frog, to the snake like caecilian, these 13 WEIRDEST Looking Amphibians !

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From tiny baby terrapins, to the most massive turtle in the world, these are 12 of the Most Unusual Turtles!


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Pig Nosed Turtle
It’s the only freshwater turtle that has flippers similar to that of marine turtles … but that’s not their most distinguishing physical characteristic, of course. As you can see, the creature’s nose resembles that of a pig. But its proboscis (proh-BHAS-is) isn’t only there for show. The nose can function as a type of snorkel, protruding through the water’s surface as the critter stays submerged. It’s also sensitive to movement, and is used to hunt prey in murky waters. They’re native to Australia and New Guinea, and can weigh over 40 pounds.

African Helmeted Turtle
As you might expect, this reptile is native to Africa, and is found in bodies of water from the Sub-Saharan regions to Yemen. They have four glands on each of their limbs that produce a powerful odor that humans and equines in particular find offensive. Unlike many turtles, this species is able to right itself from being upside down .. with just a flick of their long, muscular necks. These turtles are rather small with the average carapace (KARE-uh-pace) around 20 cm long. But they have been observed to hunt in groups … Often taking down larger prey like doves when the birds land to drink. Did you know this is the only turtle species known to exhibit such behavior?

Conga Line
Northern Map Turtles are not considered rare … nor are they especially weird. Unless you count their skin and carapace … They possess markings that resemble contour lines found on a map or chart … Hence their name. However, we did find some pictures of these unassuming reptiles caught in a rather weird position … that of a conga line! Seven of the turtles were found in the well-choreographed pose on a log that was floating in a lake in Ontario, Canada. And there is a specific reason why the the animals assumed the position. Experts tell us it’s their way of catching rays … That is, the turtles are warming their blood from the heat of the sun, and absorbing Vitamin D which builds strong bones and shells. It seems the log in the middle of the water was the only option on which all seven of them could perch.

Mata Mata
This scary looking critter is found in the Orinoco and Amazon Basins of South America. And in Spanish, its name translates to “kill kill”. The creatures can grow up to two feet long and tend to be more sedentary than other turtles. Did you know their unique neck is actually longer than its vertebrae? It’s long enough to function as a snorkel, as it stays submerged at the bottom of a stream. When feeding, they can essentially ‘vacuum’ prey into their mouths. As fish approach, the turtle will open its mouth wide … As a low-pressure vacuum is created, Mata Matas will expel the water by snapping their mouth shut, and swallowing the prey whole. This type of ‘suction feeding’ is practiced because their jaws are physically unable to chew. Due to their unique looks, these critters are popular in the exotic pet trade … and are said to live up to 75 years!

Baby Diamondback Terrapins
We identified these tiny turtles as baby Diamondback Terrapins. While they’re small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, they will grow bigger. Females grow bigger than males … they measure around 7.5 inches as opposed to the male’s 5 inch size. Diamondback Terrapins get their name from the odd, diamond-like patterns found on the top of their shell, or carapace … you can discern some of those patterns in the picture. The animals exhibit unusual, wiggly black markings and spots across their head and body. They’re found in brackish tide waters from the US to Bermuda … and can survive in full-strength salt water for extended periods thanks to their skin being impermeable to salt. Did you know that when it rains these animals will obtain fresh water by raising their heads with their mouths open to catch raindrops?

Leatherback Sea Turtle
This is not only the largest of all living turtles … it’s also the fourth heaviest modern reptile in the world! They can grow more than 7 feet long, up to 5 feet wide, and weigh more than 1500 pounds. Did you know the Leatherback is called such because it’s the only sea turtle that doesn’t have a hard shell. As its name implies, the animal has oily, leathery skin that covers a series of bony plates underneath. Unlike other turtles, these Sea Turtles can’t retract their arms, legs or heads into their shells. They’re found as far north as Alaska, to the southernmost tip of New Zealand.