And it has the world in splits. First it was 'Jurassic Park', now it is a Disney film that seeks to bring dinosaurs back to life in the most expensive animated film ever. And one that is closest to reality, claims Disney. But movies and textbooks have got it all wrong, informs a scientist. The Asian variety of the elusive eel has swum all the way to the Florida coast, and the numbers are fast multiplying.
Ecologists are worried at the phenomenon though, knowing as they do, the truth about eels.
Sixty eight nations agreed to ban the use of child soldiers. Trapped For over a week the world has followed the fate of 118 Russian sailors trapped underwater in a nuclear submarine desperately waiting to be rescued. It is one of the major naval disasters in recent times. Sometimes they are as young as eight or nine, and not older than 16 years. But they have seen violence that would drive adults twice their age crazy.