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Okie Noodling Meets Snapping Turtles

Jonathon Marshall — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:14:42 +0000

When you find something you love in this world, don’t ever let it go, even if it comes to define you. Sure noodling is for catfish, but that doesn’t stop a man utterly obsessed with snapping turtles from catching them bare handed.

Swamp People Season 2-nite!

Jonathon Marshall — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:41:36 +0000

The season two premiere of Swamp People drops tonight on History channel at 9PM EST. If you’ve never seen Swamp People, and you absolutely have to see things in order you can catch up by watching season 1 online right now! And if you’re not sure if Swamp People is your thing check out the videos below to find out.

SWAMP PEOPLE explores and celebrates a unique culture far removed from the mainstream of contemporary America. This is a united community that fends for itself and makes a living any way they can in an unpredictable environment. The families of SWAMP PEOPLE battle Father Time, Mother Nature and the challenges of life in and around the murky waters of the Atchafalaya Swamp. They are America’s forgotten pioneers

Japanese Boat Capsized By Huge Jellyfish

Jonathon Marshall — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:59:18 +0000

A Japanese fishing boat was overturned by giant Nomura’s jellyfish off the coat of Chibu after attempting to pull in nets filled with the giant Nomura’s jellyfish weighing up to 200kg each. If it wasn’t bad enough that those fishing for the beasts are in danger, scientists are apparently preparing for a “typhoon” of huge jellyfish to hit Japan.

Scientists fear weather and water conditions are perfect for a “typhoon” of the creatures, of which little is known.

“The arrival is inevitable,” Hiroshima University Professor Shinichi Ue said.

“A huge jellyfish typhoon will hit the country.”

A decline in predators of the jellyfish, such as sea turtles, is believed to be one reason there has been an increase of them in recent years.

Little is known about the jellyfish, primarily confusion about its random appearances off the coast of Japan. Last year there were almost no sightings but in 2007 there were more than 15,500 reports of damage to fishing equipment by the creatures.

via metro.co.uk

Turtle With a Six Pack

Clive Mathias — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:23:14 +0000

Not that kind of six pack…

via Digg

Hallowe’en is Just Around the Corner…

Clive Mathias — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:42:15 +0000

Still looking for the perfect Hallowe’en costume for your pet turle? Look no further!

via Cute Overload

PS. Gillian looks at Cute Overload, not me! I swear!

Rare Endangered Turtle

Clive Mathias — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:31 +0000

While exploring the shores of the Thames River here in London, Gillian and I stumbled across a very unusual looking creature. A spotted turtle that was as flat as a pancake. I figured that it was probably not a native species to Ontario, and attempted to catch it. The little turtle proved to be quite the escape artist and slipped out of my hand and buried itself in the mud.

Once we got back to our apartment, I did some investigating online. It turns out that we had encountered a very rare turtle that is native to Ontario, but is a threatened species throughout the province. The turtle is known as a spiny softshell turtle and is usually found in slow-moving muddy rivers and soft-bottomed bays and ponds.