Hissing cockroach giving birth.
Tiny Reptile of the Day: Found on an islet just off of Madagascar’s main island, the Brookesia micra — or Madagascar Miniature Chameleon — is one of the smallest vertebrates ever discovered.
According to Frank Glaw, who led the team of scientist responsible for the diminutive reptile’s discovery, the adult B. micra is scarcely larger than half an inch from nose to bottom.
“Maybe there’s a potential for a smaller species,” says Glaw, who is returning to Madagascar this November to seek out new species. “I’m sure there are many surprises awaiting discovery.”
Damn Nature U Crazy of the Day: A crab injured while attempting to snatch a newly hatched booby from underneath its parents rips off his own limb like no big deal.
[vvv.]
Sign Of The Times of the Day: This must be what the American system looks like to people who use metric measurements.
Lights Out: Tim has a serious problem: He can’t seem to stop bumping into his girlfriend’s cousin. Bumping into her backside, that is.
It’s Caturday!
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