Part of the Girl Gang

This monkey is named Coco and is a regular fixture at the beaches of Cancun. Guests staying at the Hotel Riu Cancun come across her at the beaches and bars, where she will pose for pictures for the right amount.

Coco’s owner José Adolfo Caram has often been the target of animal rights groups who consider the owning and parading of Coco for pictures cruel. Coco would drink beer and smoke a cigarette, costing tourists $10 to $20 for a picture, depending on the pose. In 2011, it was reported that the chimpanzee was confiscated and re-homed. She was thought to be 21 years old then.

Who Needs a Like?

Tackling your friend into the ground to pour a drink into their mouth seems like a fun thing to do at the beach. While it makes for a great photo moment to share on social media, people should be careful. Forcing anything down someone’s throat can be a choking hazard.

Any drink can get into the windpipe when it is poured from a height; this can irritate, resulting in a coughing attack. Even worse, if it gets into the lungs, it can lead to a dangerous condition known as aspiration pneumonia. This then requires serious medical treatment. Before indulging in this trend, check if your health insurance covers injury caused by weird drinking techniques.

Doggy-Saur

Creating cross-breed animals is an expensive process; the morality and legality of it have been debated for years. There exists the “liger,” a sterile cross-breed between a tiger and a lion. They are believed to be the biggest cat in the world, growing larger than their lion fathers and tiger mothers.

The method of cross-breeding, pictured above, won’t be cause for rage from animal rights groups. The dog-elephant (or is it a dinosaur) hybrid is simply created by taking a very calm and obedient dog and using sand to shape its body. We love the attention to detail, using stones to create components of the feet and tail.

Does This Come in a Bigger Size?

In 2017, 41.7% of adults in America were obese. Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, leading to an increased prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular events, and other growing health concerns. Dealing with the rising weight gain needs to be a nuanced conversation to ensure there is no fatphobia and shaming.

One of the reasons for obesity is a lack of knowledge about optimum nutrition. People continue to put unhealthy foods into their bodies. To target this, governments should start initiatives to educate the public about wholesome sustenance for the human body. Schools should add mandatory health classes to teach the younger generation the best foods to consume.

Get Your Trunks Out; It’s Time to Swim!

Images and videos of baby elephants frolicking around the sea have long been spread on the internet as heartwarming moments. In reality, elephant calves can not swim until they are a few months old. When they go near water bodies, they are often overseen by their herds.

Most people would assume that their large size could be cumbersome in their efforts to swim, but it’s their large size that helps them stay afloat. Their long trunks ensure they can breathe air even when completely submerged underwater. Elephants like to go into the water to cool themselves down and retain moisture in their skin. It also helps them keep parasites away.