January 9, 2012

Video Of The Week - Australia's Largest Python Faces Annual Weigh-In

Sedentary zoo lifestyles can often lead to unhealthy weight gains in animals. That certainly seemed to be the case for Atomic Betty, Australia's largest python that resides in a reptile park in Gosford, New South Wales. At her 2011 weigh-in, the 22ft. long python alarmed the park officials when she tipped the scales at 300 lbs.

Nepal's Elephants Take Time Off From 'Work' To Frolic!

Nepal's majestic elephants rarely get a break - That's because these hard-working mammals are constantly transporting tourists across the protected jungles of Chitwan. However, during the last week of December, the Pachyderms got a three-day break to have some fun and show off their athletic talents and physical attributes.

AGNES Allows The Young To Experience Instant 'Aging'

Most of us have at some point or another become impatient with a 'slow, bumbling' elderly adult or a grandparent 'moaning' about aches and pains. Would we be as dismissive, if we knew what they were going through?

Harbin's Spectacular Snow And Ice Festival Celebrates 28th Year

'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade' - This certainly seems to be the motto of the people of Harbin, one of China's coldest cities, where temperatures can dip as low as -4° Fahrenheit (-20° Celsius). That's because instead of hibernating during the coldest months of the year, they host one of the world's largest and most spectacular Ice and Snow Festivals.

Happy 2012!

A Happy Happy 2012 to all of you! We hope that you and your loved ones welcomed the New Year in style. Here is a glimpse of how the year was ushered in, at some of the world's major cities. So grab a cup of hot cocoa, sit back and enjoy the show!

Teacher's Notes

Another year! When you read this edition of Dogonews, I would like you to comment on any connections you find. When you read the articles, think about stories, your own life or other news articles you may have read and tell me about them. 
Happy Reading! 
Mrs. Davies