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Swimmers Target Stingrays To Avenge Steve Irwin’s Death

“Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s death was a tragedy, but what people have been reportedly doing to avenge his death, to me, seems just as horrific. By now you know that Irwin was fatally injured last week after a stingray barb pierced his chest as he recorded a segment for a wildlife show off the Great Barrier Reef. Since then state officials say at least 10 stingrays have been killed, forcing a spokesman for the late TV star’s animal charity to “urge people not take revenge on the animals.” Officials from the local fisheries department report that “multiple stingray bodies have … Continue reading →

Keep Your Eyes Peeled For Missing Capybara

It may be in Massachusettes. It may be in New York. Heck, it could be half way to Maine. It really is anyone’s guess. Authorities are on the trail of a missing capybara and they need your help. A what? A capybara. It is classified as the largest rodent in the world—many grow to 3 feet in length and weigh nearly 140 pounds. You’d think that it would stand out on a highway, but this particular capybara has alluded searchers for nearly a week. According to Massachusettes authorities, the large, beaver-like creature escaped from a petting zoo in Fitchburg while … Continue reading →

Treasure Hunting—The Real Deal

It’s an adventure for the entire family. A chance to make like swashbucklers on the hunt for real pirate booty. If you’ve been caught up in the treasure hunting mania fueled by the summer blockbuster movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” you are in for a real treat. A Wisconsin couple is putting on a real-live treasure hunt this fall that promises to combine travel and adventure. Treasure Hunt Wisconsin is the brainchild of Dean and Megan Olson who created treasure-hunting clues using their love of history and state lore. The hunt itself is called “Queen Anne’s Revenge” … Continue reading →