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Offbeat news in pictures: August 17 - 23

The cat with four ears, a turtle on wheels, and a Bigfoot hiding in the woods. We bring you a pick of the best offbeat news from around the world this week.

  • Gulf News Web Report
  • Published: 23:47 August 23, 2008
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  • Arava the disabled turtle is using her new set of wheels to get around in more ways than one. Officials at a zoo in Occupied Jerusalem say the 10-year-old has begun mating since being fitted with a custom skateboard to overcome paralysis of her hind legs.
  • Image Credit: AP
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