“Unbelievable Beasts: Discover the Colossal Creatures Roaming Our Planet Today!”
Daly and Abbot were filming wildlife encounters as part of a fundraising effort for the Marine Conservation Society. According to Wikipedia, the creatures usually measure in around 16 inches in diameter, but can grow to more than 35 inches in some cases (like this one).
A Red Tibetan Mastiff Sold For $1.5 Million
Adult Tibetan Mastiffs can weigh as much as 286 pounds. In 2011, a red Tibetan mastiff was the most expensive dog in the world after being sold for 10 million Chinese yuan, or $1.5 million. Owning one of these animals has become a bit of a status symbol for the Chinese. It enables the rich to show off their wealth instead of using expensive cars or jewelry. The Tibetan Mastiffs are red, which is a lucky color for the Chinese. They are also considered to be holy animals and are credited with giving their owners better health and security.
Giant Freshwater Stingray Looks Terrifying
These animals can weigh as much as 1,300 pounds and be as long as 6.2 feet across. Like the giant catfish, they are found in the Mekong River. They are indigenous to rivers and estuaries in Indochina and Borneo but are endangered. People hunt them for meat or use them for recreation. They are commonly displayed in aquariums. Unfortunately, their habitats have been degraded so their numbers are dwindling. They eat fish and invertebrates, and females generally give birth to between one and four pups. They are not aggressive, but their sting can pierce the bone. Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter was killed by a stingray in Australia.
