River Monsters: Searching for a Killer Torpedo in Central America

 

In the heart of Central America, in a land known for its drug smuggling and remote jungle waterways, there lurks a man-sized KILLER.  It is said to reach eight feet in length and weigh around 300 pounds!  And, when it leaps into boats, it causes fatal injuries as it knocks fishermen unconscious and smashes their bones.

Tune in Sundays @ 9PM e/p for all-new episodes of RIVER MONSTERS.

Jeremy Wade is taken to the breaking point and beyond, as he had to relearn everything he knows about fishing in an attempt to catch this elusive River Monster.  How did he catch this beast? Watch the How to Catch a River Monster series and see for yourself:

 

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Betty Chu is a Digital Media Executive Producer for AnimalPlanet.com. Follow her on Twitter @beddychew or Facebook for the cutest animal posts EVER.

Dog Has Serious Bed Shredding Skillz [PHOTO]

 

The latest CUTE from The Daily Treat:

Impressive, right?

Is your dog a champion bed shredder like this super shredder ? Share your stories and comments on the Animal Planet Facebook page or in the comments below!

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Decision 2012: The Polls are Open! Vote Now to Elect America's Favorite Pet!

The polls are open! What is America's favorite pet?!

We launched Decision 2012 earlier this year and have received thousands of nominations of your cutest, smartest, most talented, most athletic and funniest pets. But the final question remains to be answered: What is America's favorite?  Dogs? Cats? Bunnies? Sugar Gliders??

Log on to AnimalPlanet.com/Decision2012 to cast your final vote in the official ballot! You can review the Primary results on the nominees and see how the parties stacked up. Examine the results carefully before you cast your vote - because you can only vote once! 

Be sure also to share your opinion in the Exit Polls and if you want to see all the nominations, visit the complete Archive of submissions.

 

It’s Emmy Time! Animal Planet’s MADAGASCAR Nominated for Two News & Documentary Emmys

 

Coordinating Producer Krishna San Nicolas heads to the News & Doc Emmys to represent Animal Planet. She shares the details on the nominated program MADAGASCAR.

Last year I was assigned to reversion a 3-part documentary series from the BBC called MADAGASCAR.  What is reversioning, you ask? Well, in production talk it means re-working a show and tailoring it for a network’s wants and needs. A Wiki article describes it as: A relatively recent phenomenon in television production, re-versioning (also known as reversioning or revisioning) is the process of re-releasing an existing production or an entire series, updated in some form, as a "new" show ...

Now that I’ve schooled you on what that is ... back to my story:

I was tasked with creating a 2-hour special out of three episodes. With mission accepted, I went to work on hiring my ‘A-Team’ – a freelance producer/writer, an editor, a researcher, and a sound engineer. After a month of some intense restructuring, rewriting, researching, and music replacing, the special premiered on May 1, 2011. It scored big in the ratings and became Animal Planet’s most-watched natural history telecast in four years! All the hard work paid off and earlier this year MADAGASCAR was nominated for two News & Documentary Emmys in the Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft category: Music & Sound and Cinematography (Documentary and Long Form).

On Monday, Oct. 1, I'm headed to the News & Doc Emmys to represent Animal Planet. It’s my first Emmy awards ceremony and I’m super excited but there’s one question that all of my friends keep asking me ... What are you going to wear!?

Chinese Zoo Forms Animal Orchestra, Chimp Gets Funky on Drums

 

Next time you're in China, drop by the Xiang Jiang Zoo in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, and check out their all-animal orchestra.  The band reportedly features a chimp on drums (pictured), a baboon on flute, an elephant on big drums and a hippo on bass. 

For reals.

Photo Credit: Quirky China News / Rex Features

 

Good Samaritan Pig Rescues Baby Goat [VIDEO]

 

Oh, Just a Pig Rescuing A Kid From Drowning

Watch 'superpig' spring into action as a baby goat tries to climb on a submerged rock in a petting zoo pool, but can't quite get the footing right.

That's when an amazingly heroic (or well trained?) pig comes to the rescue and nudges the little kid in the right direction.

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The Hunger: Death Race - How Do You Cook an Egg in the Desert?

 

TUNE IN: The Hunger: Death Race premieres Sunday, Sept. 23, @ 10 PM e/p.

No pots, no pans - so, how exactly do you cook an egg in the desert?  The equivalent of two dozen chicken eggs, Guy Grieve reveals the tricks to cooking a ginormous ostrich egg à la desert:

Watch the full clip here: 

Want more? Watch more on hunting and gathering with these videos from The Hunger: Death Race.

 

What We're Loving: Keyless Entry Bulldog

 

Today from The Daily Treat:

Have you seen this hysterical new commercial from Volkswagon? <3 

Enjoy!

[Related: The Bark Side - Dogs Perform Star Wars Theme Song [VIDEO] - this site]

 

Can't find your keys? No matter - keyless bulldog entry is here.

 

PANDA WATCH 2012: Glimpses of Smithsonian National Zoo's Baby Panda

 

EXCLUSIVE! See that pic I took above from the live panda cam?!  That little blob coming out of what looks like a panda face?  That's Mei licking her wee babe!  I promise - it really is.  I watched this happen ... for a LONG time. It was definitely her tongue.

Some people may be keeping close watch on the Smithsonian National Zoo's Panda Cam for fleeting glimpses of the newest addition (Me!).  Mommy Mei Xiang has been doing an excellent job caring for her newborn; unfortunately for us - the adoring public - that means she's keeping her teeny tiny cub close and out-of-sight as she grooms and nurses the little one.  It's like she knows the paparazzi are ready to pounce ...

Fortunately, I have a second computer monitor which comes in handy during the work day when there are important cams like puppies and pandas to keep close tabs on.  In case you missed it, here's a video snippet by the National Zoo as Mei cares for the cub, lifting him gently in her mouth.

 

What We're Lovin': Miniature Hats For Cats

If you own a fashion-forward feline, check out ToScarboroughFair's hand-made hats for cats, where you can help your cat channel their sass with the help of these one-of-a-kind hats, guaranteed to turn heads.

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