Nature Beautiful And Strange

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  1. Tony Page

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    Google Earth Image Captures a Frightening Creature Lurking in the Waters of Antarctica
    Just found out it's a hoax, I thought it might be but because it was on a reputable new site I figured I'd take a chance and post it.

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    This was on a internet news site. Does Google earth take photos of boaters?
     
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    That seems like way too good of a resolution for Google's satellites,or at least for the photos they post on the internet.

    edit to add: The internet says that this is a hoax:
    1-The monster is an exact replica of a fictional cartoon from a popular kid’s show, SpongeBob SquarePants.
    2-When you enter the coordinates (63°00'29.0"S 60°44’08.0”W) for the apparent Google Earth video in the real Google Earth, there is no street view or photos to see.
    3-Those coordinates are for an island called "Deception."
     
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    The first thought that most certainly runs through your mind upon seeing this photo, is wondering if this is in fact a real animal. And the answer is yes. Not only is this a real bird known as the harpy eagle, but it also happens to be the largest eagle in the entire world with a wingspan of over 7 feet! That terrifying look is warning you to be careful and stay away.

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    A Gerenuk found in Africa
     
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    It almost looks Photoshopped. Of all the crossword puzzles and word games that I have done. I've never encountered "gerenuk."
     
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    I'm pretty sure I'd be horrified seeing this for the first time :oops:
     
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    Cuban painted snails

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    Shells are beautiful
     
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    Yes
     
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    Nature is so beautiful, above and below, in the sea.
     
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    We get gypped living in North America. There are so many exotic critters, birds and plants out there.
     
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    America is still beautiful in some places. But I do agree about other exotic places, watching a couple sail around the world and they film some really beautiful places. Jungles, swamps, sealife.
     
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