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(14 novembre 2009) http://tv.repubblica.it
This is a short video of a young moose playing in a puddle in the forest. Nothing else needs to be said.
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Now some of you may be wondering if this is actually a moose. So I'd better explain. The title in Italian is Alce, which translates as Moose. But I am sure some might wonder, so I have included a link to a webpage which might help out anyone a little doubtful.
http://naturetravels.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/what%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-a-moose-and-an-elk/
I hope you enjoyed this little video. I think it's great!
Vince De Luca.
Ok, well this is not actually about wildlife, but please don't be upset. I found this YouTube video and I think it's very funny, but also quite interesting.
I hope you enjoy it, and please don't get upset. It is meant to be funny afterall.
Just so everyone is clear, this is here only because I found it funny, and I'd like everyone to have a laugh too.
Vince De Luca..
P.S. Would'nt It be great if we could actually wipe out famine? It'd be great for the wildlife too.

You did it George!
Near Extinct Galapagos Tortoise Successfully Mates at 90 years old!
Many of us in the UK watched a natural history program a few months ago about the plight of the Galapagos Tortoise, which were in danger of becoming extinct. This was a very moving program which explained how these giant tortoises had evolved without any predators until ships started to bring people to these islands. We all know about how the creatures of The Galapagos inspired Charles Darwin to develope his Theory of Evolution, (which all but the most stubborn now accept as fact). The program we saw on the television even mentioned that Darwin may never actually have seen a Pinto Tortoise, as they were already very rare due to ships taking these slow animals for food. They were very big and easy to catch, and could supply the crews of the ship will fresh food during long journeys as these animals could be kept alive until needed.
Several species of these amazing animals were totally unique to a specific island, and found no where else. One of these was the wonderful Pinto Tortoise which had evolved a long neck to reach higher vegetation. The Pinto Tortoise was thought to have gone extinct until 1972 when one of these giants was found on the island of Pinto. Although a thorough search was carried out, no other living examples were found. The sole representative of the species was then re homed on another island and carefully looked after by his human companions. They named him George.
George soon became a world celebrity, and has been written about in all the worlds major press. He is the main logo of the Galapagos too. He has become known as "Lonesome George".
Apparently, "Galapagos" means Giant Tortoise in Spanish, but someone else will have to let me know if that's true.
Anyway, George was a bachelor, and no living females of his own species remained. So his keepers, in a bid to try to get him to mate, introduced a couple of other female giant tortoises from species very close to his own. Just to see if he would be interested. And a team of scientists have, since 1993 been trying to coax him to mate. Unfortunately, George wasn't interested it seemed.
Then, last Tuesday, a day which I will now always remember- even though I didn't realise it till today,
Amazed keepers discovered a clutch of unhatched eggs in his “bachelor” pen in the Galapagos Islands.
At a boy George! Way to Go!
Image Credit
Well, your not quite out of the woods yet though. The scientist and the keepers have transfered the eggs to incubators and are waiting the normal 120 days before they know if the eggs have been fertilised, so lets all keep our fingers crossed for George, and the little georges to come.
This is in my opinion the best thing I've heard all summer, and I hope you enjoyed this article.
Vince De Luca.
"Since 2001, Swiss-based not-for-profit organisation ACT Responsible (Advertising Community Together), has been collecting global advertising that 'promotes responsible communication on sustainability, equitable development and social responsibility' in a bid to highlight how the creativity of advertising professionals can be used to address the world's problems.
Among its 2,500 ads from more than 40 countries and 140 award-winning agencies is a striking collection of adverts that focus on environmental and social issues: from deforestation to recycling and conserving water to climate change" www.guardian.co.uk 8/7/2009
I have to start by showing you this great image called simply "Turtle". 
This image says it all really.
Title: Turtle
Agency: Ogilvy & Mather
Made for: WWF (Hungary)
Photograph: WWF/ACT Responsible
The next image is a dramatic one, and disturbing one. It shows how much colour there is in a this beautiful world, and how dirty it can become if we keep messing it up.
First, when you see this image it looks like two separate photo's. But, look again, actually the image merges. In the clear half you can see carp breathing, but on the murky polluted side it difficult to make out even the water.
Title: Pond
Agency: Air
Made for: Biocorner (Belgium)
Tag line: Protecting colors
Photograph: Biocorner/ACT Responsible
This next image is very graphic but I want to show it because it carries on from and article we published on this blog recently called "Letter From Hawaii" by T.C.Evamay.
This poor creature must have been starving, and obviously wasn't getting anything from the waste he kept eating. It's a horrific image for any humane being to see. And it's all down to us.
Incredible just how much this bird had in it's stomach. All of it Waste from humans.
Title: Albatross
Agency: Publicis Mojo Auckland
Made for: Greenpeace (New Zealand)
Tag line: How to starve to death on a full stomach
Photograph: Greenpeace /ACT Responsible
The last image I have selected shows what most of us know is really on the minds and in the hearts of the people that could do the most to SAVE OUR PLANET.
No other comment needed I think.
Title: Oil
Agency: Ogilvy & Mather,
Greenpeace (China)
Tag line: Everyone's entitled to an opinion. Voice yours at forum.greenpeace.org
Photograph: Greenpeace /ACT Responsible
I hope you enjoyed this entry, and I would be very happy to post any comments on the blog.
Vince De Luca.
If you'd like to read the whole Guardian Article, and see many more of these stunning images please visit: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2009/jul/01/act-responsible-environmental-advertising?picture=349628871