50% of these little creatures die even before they get from the sand to the ocean waters eaten by crabs, birds and other predators. The survived ones get to the waters to only begin their 8000 miles journey around the North Atlantic basin.
Young loggerheads that survive this incredible migration will return to the coastal waters of North America in about 6 to 12 years — only after they have grown too large to be eaten by most types of predatory fish and birds that populate coastal waters.
The migrations of young loggerhead turtles take them into the relative safety of the open ocean where predators are less abundant than in coastal waters. The journey is among the longest and most spectacular migrations in the animal kingdom. The turtles begin as utterly defenseless, two-inch-long hatchlings — the odds stacked heavily against them.
Able to swim at maximum speeds of only about half a mile an hour, and unable to dive, young turtles slowly swimming along the ocean’s surface can’t evade most predators. Most do not survive. Only about one in 4,000 Florida hatchlings reaches adulthood.
Now that you've given your significant other a bunch of love for Valentine's Day, it's time to show some of that affection for your best friends and guardian, Fido!
How about a spa day? :)
Dogs making frog legs is actually quite normal in young dogs and some breeds, such as the Boxer and Pitbull.
Share some laughs with your pooch with the frog legs! :)
Sports have given us some funny names over the years here are 10 good ones
All the crazy partying, luxury living and grand shopping habits aren't for the frugal types. These celebs didn't plan out their spending accordingly and went completely broke in 2012. Hopefully, 2013 will be a more fruitful year for them.
An award winning Australian artist Rosemary Valadon has created a very unique collection of paininting which she's presenting at an exibition until May. These painings feature "femme fatales" in a classic film noir movie poster style, but the faces are of prominent Australian women. The models for her paintings included lawyers, journalists, designers, actresses, a crown prosecutor, and 3 staff members of the Sydney's Justice and Police Museum, where the exhibition is being held.
Tired of trying so hard to stand out in the crowd? With these babies you're sure to never meet another doppelganger on the bus to work again!
Forget about Beats or other poser "originals," these are the real deal. Better yet, DIY!
As kids we all played around with shadows, morphing our hands into some recognizeable shape.
These artists use shadows as an entirely new form of ART!
What's your best shadow trick?
Even if you weren't lucky enogh to land tickets for Book of Mormon, you can get a kick out of this hilarious book of "Mormon Missionary Positions."
Get a plot synopsis here: The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical with a book, lyrics, and music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Best known for creating the animated comedy South Park, Parker and Stone co-created the music with Lopez, who co-wrote and co-composed Avenue Q. The show lampoons organized religion and traditional musical theatre, reflecting the creators' lifelong fascination with Mormonism and musicals.
The Book of Mormon tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naïve and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures—which only one of them knows very well—but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about religion.
Hungry ravers, pay attention.
Most people wouldn't be caught wearing this, but if you're known at your local warehouse for being a hungry raver, this might be a cool accessory for you.
PIZZA!
Imagine having a real-life version of the Hansel & Gretel house... well, for it CAN be real!
Inthis case, it's more like a small room/cabin made completely out of cotton candy. As long as it's nowhere near the outdoors (to protect it from ants or bees), it's safe to munch on whenever you feel like you need something for that sweet tooth!
The best part about sports television is the ability to freeze the screen back to the hilarious epic fails. INthe world of the grass-fairy, there are many a fails, especially the kind where hands, legs, and faces get intimately intertwined. Go soccer! ;)
Have you ever hada bacon drink?
At Dennys they make a pretty killer bacon maple milkshake.
But would you go for a bourbon with bacon? Has a good ring to it, doesn't it?
Why? Because the classic talking on the phone with a banana gag is timeless! New blast from the past item!The Banana Phone Handset plugs in and has plenty of cord so you can leave your device in your purse or pocket while talking on the banana. It works with most cell phones such as the iPhone, Blackberry, and even many office phones.
A new fashion item for the ravers and clubbers ofthe 21st century: LED false lashes!
Yes, they're real! This is a surefire way to stand out in whatever style you choose to wear. Just think of the possibilities!
Winter in Europe is below freezing, winter in Latin America is wet, but winter in America means it's chillybut you can really wear whatever you want!
Go for royal blues with a fur lined vest (faux, of course) this season. Best part? Everything is on asle, now that spring is coming along. And no, that does NOT mean you need to deck out in pastels!
No electricity No problem! In Africa, the "Luci" is a sustainable light source brought to three billion people around he world by Indiegogo. Luci was designed by MPOWERD to assist those around the globe withou electricity.
YEs, this is real. The makers of the Mini Cooper have come out with a new addition to the Mini-family. Say hello to the Mini Paceman 2013. Made to look sleeker than the original, its high tech interior gives off a masculine vibe like we've never seen from the Mini Cooper.
