Amazing natural camouflage
Mother Nature gave those creatures an amazing gift - the best natural camouflage ever!Some of those lizards are very difficult to notice.
Innespace's Seabreacher: cross between a dolphin and a PWC
Gizmag covered this amazing dolphin-like watercraft almost three years ago. At that stage, the Seabreacher - a unique submersible vessel - was just a prototype. Now, you can own your own, make like Flipper, and dive, roll and jump while staying warm and dry in the comfort of the sealed cockpit. Oh, that is, if you have a cool USD$50,000 burning a hole in your wallet.
The two-seater Seabreacher can reach cruising speeds of 40mph and underwater speeds of 20mph and can dive to approximately 5ft for brief periods. However, the vessel mostly needs to stay a few feet below the surface in order for the snorkel to stay above water. If you happen to go too deep, the engine will lose power and, due to its buoyancy, the vessel will return to the surface. There is also the chance that it will pop up backwards if you have attempted to dive too deeply and too steeply.
Designed to be operated both in fresh and salt water, the Seabreacher can be launched easily from a conventional boat ramp using a custom-built trailer.
If you tend to be a little claustrophobic, the vessel can be operated with the canopy opened and still maintain full speed above the water. Otherwise, you can be secure in the knowledge that the cockpit and engine area are kept completely watertight due to the pneumatic aircraft seals that are inflated by the pilot. If any water happens to enter, it is automatically pumped out by bilge pumps.
The Seabreacher was designed by Innespace, a California-based watercraft design company.
“After over ten years of prototyping, we have really developed a design that is very intuitive to drive, safe, and easy to service,” said company co-owner and designer Rob Innes. “We want our customers, many of whom live overseas, to feel comfortable purchasing our vessels.”
Innespace is currently selling custom-built Seabreachers with prices starting at USD$48,000. A more expensive customized version could include a tinted canopy, underwater viewports, electronics and instrumentation package and customized upholstery and will set you back approximately USD$68,000. You will also need to add from USD$3,000-$6,000 for shipping costs.
Scarlett’s Magic – The World’s Tallest Cat
Scarlett's Magic, at 43.43 centimetres (17.1 inches) from shoulder to toe, is the new holder of the Guinness world title.With a beige coat and dramatic auburn and black spots, 18-month old Scarlett's Magic is also awaiting the result on a second nomination as the longest (tip of the nose to tip of the tail) domestic cat.
"We are absolutely thrilled," says owner Kim Draper, a Savannah breeder who also owns the Californian-based, Savannah Cat Shoppe, with her husband Lee.
"The Savannah is the most intelligent, loving and beautiful animal companion a family could wish for."
According to Mrs Draper, Savannahs are becoming increasingly popular in California due to their unique appearance and learning abilities.
"They are active animals, they like to play, they like to be near their owners and family," says Kim.
"Savannahs are for people who want a really unique pet and this is as close to a wild cat as you can get in the state of California."
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