RAF Scamption is an airbase near Lincoln that was used by Wing Commander Gibson for the Dambusters raid in 1943. Hours before the raid Lincoln’s black lab, which was called Nigger, was killed. The dog was buried at midnight and while Gibson was on the famous raid. A note about the strange name – because […]
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Mutant calf born in Utah
This calf was born in a diary farm in northern Utah. She suffers from a birth defect but is apparently healthy. I do worry that she’ll struggle to graze given the condition of her mouth though. The farmer who posted the video of the mutant cow to YouTube admits they’ve not seen anything like it […]
Demon possessed dog
This short YouTube video shows a pet dog that sounds as if it has been possessed. It’s a little freaky. Of course, the dog isn’t possessed by anything. It’s just making its own doggie sounds and I suspect has mixed feelings about being held up for the camera in this way. I know I would. […]
Humpback whale thanks rescuers with vibrant display of power
This video will make you smile. The video is narrated by Michael Fishback – one of the founders of The Great Whale Conservancy – who spends a large amount of time out at sea. He, family and some friends happen across what looks like a dead humpback sadly floating near the surface of the water. […]
Poster: Mondays – The Universal Constant
The baboon featured in this picture was surfaced by a Russian LiveJournal blog without a photo credit. Despite that, here at In Pure Spirit we felt Mr Grumpalot deserved to live on in the form of a poster. Since today is a Monday and since Mr Grumpalot, the baboon, was clearly photographed on a Monday, […]
Swimming dog encounters sharks
This is a remarkable video. We have two dogs swimming back to shore. We have a small school of sharks between the dogs and the shore. It’s all being captured on video. What do you think happens? Okay, you’ve placed your bets Here’s the video – watch to the end for a surprise cameo. In […]
Holy monkeys defeat automatic doors and run wild in hospital
Hanuman is the Hindu deity; an incarnation of the Sir Rama in the struggle against demon King Ravana and a general for the ape-like, forest-dwelling race of vanaras. Vanaras are an interesting bunch of shape-changes; being described as childish, irritating, hyperactive but also loyal, courageous and kind. It’s perhaps no surprise that the adventurous rhesus […]
Wink wink. Baby Screech owls.
Cute but soon to be dangerous. These baby Screech owls are orphans been looked after by WildCare’s Wildlife Hospital. They’re due to be in car, but kept away from humans, until they’re old enough to look after themselves. There are actually 21 living species of screech owls but it’s expected that new species will be […]
10 photographs of cats with wings
Mythology is full of stories of winged cats. It’s easy to imagine why the concept of freedom loving felines combined with flight would appeal to storytellers. As it happens winged cats are real. They’re not confined to mythology. Sadly, among the few cases of winged cats recorded with enough detail the condition is often traced […]
Blue lobster catch is one in a four million fluke
This blue lobster is real. It’s a rare genetic mutation that scientists think may occur in one in every four million lobsters. This blue lobster was caught in the fishing waters of Prince Edward Island in the Canadian Atlantic province. It was caught by a fisherman, Blair Doucette, who has move then 30 years experience […]
