The Bull Elephant that charged Arnold Schwarzenegger

While on safari (iPhone wants to capitalize this) in South Africa, the governator and his group were recently charged by a bull elephant.  I've got to give big props to anyone with the tusks to challenge the most destructive force on the planet (Arnold Schwarzenegger).  I'd ride this elephant into battle any day.

Rating: 10/10 (Certified pachydermatologist)

Read more:  http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2016/06/02/elephant-charges-arnold-schwarzenegger-orig-vstan-jhurst.cnn

Monster golf gator

Pro golfer Greg "The Shark" Norman is about to get a run for his money.  This monster gator was recently spotted at a golf course in Palmetto, Florida.  It is said to be over 15 feet long, weighing 700lbs.  Talk about a water hazard.  Though the gator was not actually spotted playing golf, it is safe to assume he is a fan of the sweet science. Points for length and interesting choice of habitat.  Its handicap is unknown.

Ranking: 10/10 (Lacoste calibre animal)

Read more:  http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2016/06/01/giant-alligator-golf-course-clip-newday.cnn

Bird looks like Trump

Animal control was recently called on "Donald Trump," a pheasant in New York who likes to strut around the yard.  Though the golden pheasant is native to China, this bird is keenly aware that they are killing us in trade and will renegotiate the deal, big league.

Rating: 10/10 (Great animal, believe me).
Read more: http://www.wpxi.com/news/trending-now/bird-looks-like-donald-trump-but-does-he-act-like-him/313892766

Minivan-sized sea sponge

Found off the coast of Hawaii near the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, this sea sponge would probably be pretty useful if you wanted to wash a minivan.  Points for harmlessness and size, but this thing just doesn't seem very interesting.

Rating: 6/10 (Look into this if you own a car wash).

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/28/us/massive-sponge-hawaii-irpt/index.html

Harambe the western lowland gorilla

Harambe made the news today as he decided to drag around a boy who fell into the gorilla cage.  Harambe was reportly not attacking the boy, but was "dragging" him around the cage.  The gorilla was shot and killed.  Due to the ambiguity of the situation, it is tough to rate Harambe.  The other apes left the cage on command but Harambe grabbed the kid and kept dragging.  Not the worst ape, but certainly not the best.

Rating: 3/10 (Bad animal)

Read more:  http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/28/us/zoo-kills-gorilla/index.html

Blueberry the Lobster

This lobster was recently caught and released in Canada.  Why?  Because it's blue!  So blue a little girl named him Blueberry.  It is a one in two million shot to catch one of these critters, but I'm sure it's worth the million tries once you catch one.  Apparently there are also white lobsters.  Red, white and blue?  That's a fish I can get behind.

Rating: 10/10 (Best animal)

Read more:  http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/24/world/blue-lobsters-nova-scotia/