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”Question of the Day: Will Robotic Pets Ever Replace The Real Thing?
Infinity Aquarium Is a Goldfish Freedom Simulator
A Hippopotamus Isn't the Most Practical Family Pet I've Seen
This is Jessica, a hippo that was found abandoned as a baby but is now the pet of the Joubert family in South Africa. It thinks it's people! There's no gadget connection here, but when Blam says it's animal day, who am I to argue? [Actually, I said gadget related animal posts. Hippos are gadgets, though. —B.L.] Hit the jump for another picture of a hippo in someone's living room. What a world, am I right guys?!? More »One "Horsepower" Vehicle is a Slap in the Muzzle
Once upon a time horses were the kings of the open trail. The best horses were treated like royalty and their riders were worshiped for their skill. Unfortunately, those days are over. The Naturmobil pictured here was was built by Abdolhadi Mirhejazi of Dubai and it is powered by a single horse walking on a treadmill, encased in a plastic prison like some sort of common hamster. When the horse gets tired, a battery kicks in to power the vehicle along with the lights and the electrical system.
Eagle With Prosthetic Beak Will Be Better, Stronger, Faster
In much the same way that science came to the rescue for a tail-less dolphin, a very dedicated group of volunteers is working hard to develop a robo-beak for one unfortunate eagle. "Beauty" was the victim of a hunter's bullet a number of years ago, leaving her unable to clutch or tear at food. Over the course of the last two years, a crack team composed of mechanical engineers, dentists, and veterinarians has been assembled to design and attach a lightweight nylon-composite beak formed using molds made from computer models. More »Gizmodo Animal Day (Just Because)
I asked Wilson why we had two animal posts on the page, back to back. Seems like overload on critters. But then I kind of remembered I really LIKE animal + gadget stories. I mean, FuzzyWuzzyModo was my idea, and all. So, I think we'll do a few more posts like this, for the hell of it, on this slow news day. Look, a polar bear pretending to be on the phone! Leave a caption! [Photo via Dark Roasted]Kitty Tanning Bed is a Bad Sign for Humanity
Dolphin Gets Prosthetic Tail
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Remember, our cute pet/gadget contest is still going on. There is a Amazon gift certificate up for grabs and all you have to do is snap a quick photo of your pets with some gadgets. Above is my cat, Ditto, rocking out some Nintendogs on the Nintendo DS—irony, anyone? Hit the link below for all of the details of our contest. More »
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