Uga VI, Georgia’s beloved English bulldog mascot, died Friday night from heart failure in Savannah, according to his owner, Cecelia Seiler.

“He didn’t suffer,” Seiler said of Uga VI, her 10-year-old dog. “He lived right here in my den with me for 10 years. He was a happy dog.”

Uga VII’s readiness to take the field for the 2008 football season is a topic for school officials, Cecilia Seiler said, and none could be reached immediately Saturday morning.

Uga VI, who became UGA’s mascot in 1999, was the son of Uga V, the only college mascot ever to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated. He turned 10 in July and would have been the only one of the dogs other than Uga I to serve past his 10th birthday.

Burial for Uga VI is planned for Monday in Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia, according to a Savannah Morning News report.

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Gus has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in California.

Gus, a three legged, one eyed and cancer afflicted Chinese Crested dog, was rescued from a bad home. He lost an eye to a tomcat in a fight. One of his legs was amputated as a consequence of his skin tumour.

Gus’s owner, Jeanenne Teed from Florida, say she plan to spend the $1,600 prize money on treatment for for Gus’s skin cancer.

Here is the video of the Sonoma-Marin Fair World’s Ugliest Dog Contest 2008:
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Five divers missing for two days off Indonesia survived for nine hours in shark-infested seas before fighting off the Komodo Dragon, world’s largest lizards, on a remote island.

They were rescued by local fisherman from an island inhabited by Komodo dragons.The divers had thrown rocks to repel the most persistent animal as it tried to attack them.

The three Britons and two other Europeans were swept away by strong currents during a dive off Tawa Besar Island inside the Komodo National Park.

The three rescued British divers are Charlotte Allin, 24, and her boyfriend James Manning, 30, both from Devon, and Kathleen Mitchinson. The two other divers, Swede Helena Naradainen and Frenchman Laurent Pinel, are also safe.

“On the beach a Komodo dragon came amongst us yesterday afternoon,” the Frenchman said.

Mr Pinel said: “We ate some kind of mussels scraped from the rocks.”

When asked if Komodo dragons were dangerous, Indonesian diver Nordin replied: “Of course! It’s damn sure. The Komodo dragon is a carnivore and they eat almost everything, including human beings.”

The Komodo dragon, world’s largest reptile, live in Indonesia, the Lesser Sunda Islands and the islands Komodo, Rinca, Gili Motang and Flores.

The Komodo dragon is measured between 2 and 3 meters long and weighs between 80 and 140 kilograms. The largest Komodo dragon that has been measured 4.5 meters and weighed 232 kilograms!

The Komodo dragon is poisonous and it’s diet consists of pigs, deer, goats and water buffalo.

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Krista Dwyer is the girlfriend of NASCAR driver Tony Stewart who iis a two-time Cup Series champion, and is considered to be one of the best drivers in NASCAR with 25 career wins.

Tony Stewart’s bad-boy image and driving skills make him hugely popular with fans.

On 23rd May 2008, Krista Dwyer and Tony Stewart gave their 3 years old pet monkey, Mojo, to The Louisville Zoo.

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Belgian Malinois, named for the Belgian city of Malines, is one of the four varieties of Belgian Sheepdog.

Belgian Malinois is a very smart and obedient dog. Serious and watchful with strong protective and territorial instincts.

Belgian Malinois needs extensive socialization from an early age, and firm training from an experienced master.

The typical life expectancy of a Belgian Malinois is about 12-14 years.

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Giant Cow Chilli, the 9 years old black and white Freisan bullock, is 1.9m tall and weighs more than a tonne.

Chilli eat same grass as other cow but it’s a giant when compare with them.

“When Chilli grew, we began realize how he was far more bigger than the other cow. We sent the request to Guinness Book of World Records and really was sure Chilli will get the new record.” said Manager Naomi Clarke.

Guinness Book of Records has accepted the request and will carry out some research.

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