Meet Mona Lisa, the Zonkey (Zebra-Donkey) who has become a family pet

'She gets bratty if we don't show her affection': Meet Mona Lisa, the zonkey who has become a family pet As far as rare breeds go, a zonkey is right up there with the most uncommon. But one that's also a beloved family pet is almost unheard of. Enter Mona Lisa, the zebra-donkey cross who has been brought up by her doting owner, Mara Baygulova, an internationally renowned opera singer and cellist from Glendale, California. Devoted: Mara Baygulova hugs her pet zonkey, who she has brought up since rescuing her from a ranch 13 years ago Mara took Mona Lisa in after rescuing her from a lonely and abused life on a ranch run by a horse trainer who had no idea she was so special. Zonkeys - also known as Donkra or Zebroid - are extremely rare as zebras and donkeys rarely mate. Researchers say that most Zonkeys live in zoos and most of them, outside South Africa, were created through artificial insemination. Mona Lisa has the shape and the distinctive donkey ears - but has black and white ears, stripes on her legs and sports a striped, spiky zebra mane and tail. One for the family album: Mona Lisa bears an uncanny resemblance to Donkey from Shrek in this portrait picture Mara said: 'Mona Lisa is very smart just like a Zebra. In personality, she is 90 per cent zebra. She loves to run and gallop with horses. She's very competitive.' She added: 'Her intelligence is that of a five year-old child. She retains information - she can see something done just once and then do it herself. 'For example, when we first got her she watched me unlock the gate on the corral. A few minutes later she did it on her own, using her lips like fingers. 'She also loves affection and is generous in giving affection, but she can get bratty if she doesn't get it!' Double take: Mona Lisa has the distinctive donkey ears, but sports black-and-white stripes on her legs and a spiky zebra mane and tail Mara brought the zonkey home for her son's fifth birthday, who had grown up on the stories of her Mother's childhood pet, a donkey also named Mona Lisa.

Paper Scissor & Hard Work | Amazing aticles

Paper Scissor Hard Work        Paper Lace Hina Aoyama The work of the artist looks airy and light, as a weak breeze in the first ray of sun. For the work she does not need anything other than the usual paper and scissors. It's just an incredible example of jewelry and art. Hina Aoyama (Hina Aoyama) was born in the Japanese city of Yokohama, but now lives and works in Paris. Fragile works of art in the form of delicate butterflies or flowery lace letters affect its accuracy. According to the artist herself, the creation of one job can take several hours to a whole week of hard work. Hina tries to mix different techniques to emphasize your own style in the genre of paper art. And it looks like she has it already is. Small scissors, paper, talent and hard hard work - these are the main tools Hina Aoyama. The artist and designer from Japan, living in France, and this is where it creates its own extraordinary, delicate, very delicate work. Hina cut from paper drawings, texts and glues them to the fabric, or glass. It would seem that even a child can cope with scissors, but to create such works of art by virtue of an adult is not for everyone. Every detail, every curve is evident, one wrong move and everything you need to redo the work.

Daredevil Skydiver .. Awesome stunt

Don't look down! Daredevil skydiver leaps 13 miles from the edge of space at 354mph (and it takes him just 8 minutes to hit the ground) Skydiving daredevil Felix Baumgartner is more than halfway toward his goal of setting a world record for the highest jump. He's aiming for nearly 23 miles this summer. The record is 19.5 miles. Mr Baumgartner lifted off Thursday for a test jump from Roswell, New Mexico, aboard a 100-foot helium balloon. He rode inside a pressurized capsule to 71,581 feet - 13.6 miles - and then jumped. New heights: Felix Baumgartner is practicing for his upcoming record-breaking jump from 23 miles in the air He parachuted to a safe landing, according to project spokeswoman Trish Medalen. 'The view is amazing, way better than I thought,' Mr Baumgartner said after the practice jump, in remarks provided by his representatives. Thursday's rehearsal was a test of his capsule, full-pressure suit, parachutes and other systems. A mini Mission Control - fashioned after NASA's - monitored his flight. Mr Baumgartner reached speeds of up to 364.4 mph Thursday and was in free fall for three minutes and 43 seconds, before pulling his parachute cords. The entire jump lasted eight minutes and eight seconds. With Thursday's successful test, Mr Baumgartner is believed to be only the third person ever to jump from such a high altitude and free fall to a safe landing, and the first in a half-century. 'I'm now a member of a pretty small club,' he said. When the 42-year-old Austrian known as 'Fearless Felix' leaps from 120,000 feet in a few months, he expects to break the sound barrier as he falls through the stratosphere at supersonic speed. There's virtually no atmosphere that far up, making it extremely hostile to humans, thus the need for a pressure suit and oxygen supply. Support team: Mr Baumgartner (left), seen here with engineer Mike Todd, is also being assisted by the man whose record he is attempting to break The record for the highest free fall is held by Joe Kittinger, a retired Air Force officer from Florida. He jumped from 102,800 feet - 19.5 miles - in 1960. Mr Baumgartner is out to beat that record. He plans one more dry run - jumping from 90,000 feet - before attempting the full 120,000 feet. The launch window opens in July and extends until the beginning of October.

ILLUSIVE PAINTING ART : Brain Teaser

ILLUSIVE PAINTING ART

[1] Does the rod in the middle exist?

[2] How many beams? Count at the top and then at the bottom.

[3] Has the door been opened inwards, or outwards?
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[4] Are the columns round or sqaure?

[5] How many beams, 3 or 4?

[6] What kind of frame is this?

[7] Strange construction

[8] How does the beam in the middle disappears?

[9] Are there 2 or 3 beams?

THE GREEN STATION : Madrid Atocha Train Station

THE GREEN STATION

The Madrid Atocha Train Station is Madrid's largest and first train station in Spain. The station is exceptional with its steel and glass construction, not to mention the vivid tropical gardens that line its concourse. In addition, travelers can enjoy viewing the permanent display of sculptures found within the station. A relaxing way to spend time before your train departs.

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Beauty comes in all Shapes and Sizes.

Big Beautiful women thronged to the annual plump lady beauty pagent in Beersheba, Israeli. The winner was the 23-year-old Tanya Wyman of Ashdoda.     It just proves that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.