The Biggest Rodent to Ever Stalk the Earth Lived About 3 Million Years Ago - Extinct Mega-Rodent Had Teeth Like Elephant Tusks

Talk about a rodent of unusual size.

The biggest rodent to ever stalk the Earth lived about 3 million years ago in what is now South Africa — and it used its large front teeth the way today's elephants use their tusks.

The bull-size creature likely used its incisors to root around in the ground for food, possibly even fighting off predators with the sturdy teeth, according to a new study.

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Grizzly Bears Are Waking Up Early This Year, and Climate Change Could Make That a Bad Habit

What could wake a hibernating bear? An abnormally warm winter, apparently.

Yellowstone National Park’s 150 grizzly bears are on the move, according to the National Park Service, which confirmed the first bear sighting of the year on Feb. 9—almost a month earlier than usual. That could be due to climate change.

The past decade has been the hottest on record for Yellowstone, about 1.4 degrees above the region’s 20th century average.

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The FBI Is Classifying Animal Abuse As A Top-Tier Felony To Stop It Once And For All

Abuse an animal, and you’ll be considered among the ranks of murderers and cannibals.

Earlier this week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that animal abuse will be prosecuted as a “crime against society,” making it a Group A felony equal to arson and murder in the eyes of the law.

The AP reports that the FBI will prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights.

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Rockville, Maryland - Montgomery County Animal Shelter Is In Need of Supplies To Help With The Care of The Animals - Please Donate If You Can

From the Montgomery County Animal Shelter:

We need everyone's help again.
We are in need of the following items....

*Dog wired crates (all sizes) used for transport
*Paper towels
*Toilet paper
*Gas cards (any amount)
*Trash cans ( 32 gallon ) we only are in need of two please
*Beds(cat or dog)
*Peanut butter (without nuts used to stuff kongs)
* Deep freezer (used for frozen kongs)
*Air freshers
*Clorox wipes

If you can help, please contact them at:

Montgomery County Animal Shelter
601 South Stonestreet Avenue
Rockville, Maryland 20850
(240) 252-2555

Website: http://www.mchumane.org/

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Northeast Side Animal Shelter Loses Heat, Offering Discounts Adoption Fees, and Need Donations to Help With Heat Repairs

TTeagan sat in his pen yesterday, warmed by space heaters and the smiles of strangers looking in.

The Saint Bernard-mastiff mix was one of about 75 remaining dogs and cats urgently needing homes after a gas leak shut off the central heat Thursday at the CHA Animal Shelter at 3765 Corporate Dr. Volunteers were up monitoring the heaters through the night as temperatures outside dove into single digits.

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Jazzy, A 19-Year-Old APHA Mare - Available for Adoption in Junction City, Oregon

This is what the ad says:

Jazzy needs gone! She is FREE. Jazzy is an almost 19 year old APHA mare. Jazzy will stall, pasture, trailer, cross tie, bathe, stand for the farrier and all around a very nice mare. She has injury navicular but is broodmare sound. Jazzy is an excellent mother, easy breeder, great milk producer and is a dream when dealing with the baby. She has been used as a trail horse for a young girl and could probably still be used that way with use of bute and shoes. I do have her ex rays from her initial visit to the vet when her navicular was discovered. I will deliver for the cost of my fuel. Jazzy is located in Junction City. She needs to be where she can be out and enjoy life. The foal is NOT FOR SALE. This was her last baby she is now almost a year old.
http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/scootin+to+the+zazz

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ABOUT BEING AWARE OF KILL/MEAT BUYERS! I understand that I am taking a chance with trying to find my mare a home and by posting her for free. I take the same chance if I were to take her to auction. Which was just on the 8th and she is still here on Craigslist looking for a home. So if I didn't give a crap where she went she would have been gone long ago. So stop with the emails of concern unless you are truly interested in her. Thank you!

Original Ad: http://eugene.craigslist.org/grd/4830015268.html

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Man Swims Through Icy Lake to Save His Beloved Dog

A man notices that his black lab has fallen through the ice in a lake. He breaks away the ice with his fist, as he swims to rescue his best friend. What would you do?



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Mother Documents Adorable Relationship Between Her Two-Year-Old Daughter and Pet Pig Pearl Who Are Now Inseparable

A two-year-old girl has found an unlikely best friend in a pig.

The precious friendship between Libby Bonnice and her farm animal pet Pearl from Pennsylvania has been documented in her mother's adorable photographs capturing moments between the two.

Mother Lindsey Bonnice, a professional photographer, bought three-month-old Pearl as an early birthday gift for Libby last month, and has been sharing pictures of them during play time, having tea parties and during morning snuggles on her Live Sweet Blog and Instagram.

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UPDATE: Coolridge Animal Hospital: Iverson, The Sweet Foster Kitten - Turns Out (He)…Is Mama Iris With Two Adorable Kittens - Mama and Babies Will Be Available for Adoption Soon

You may have read my post: Meet Iverson, A Sweet 4-6 Month Old Foster Kitten - Soon To Be Available for Adoption at Coolridge Animal Hospital, Camp Springs, Maryland

I have received an update from Coolridge Animal Hospital:

Update Iverson the rescued 6 month old kitten, turns out is Iris the 6 month old mama. We were able to rescue her 2 kittens which look to be about 6 weeks of age, we are grateful they are safe now, as they wouldn't have made it or had a very happy life out on the streets trying to survive.

These lucky ones are just one story, there are so many Iris's and babies out there on the streets, this is why we strongly believe in spay/neuter of all pets. We can all make a difference.

So with further adieu, here is mama Iris ( 6 months) and her 2 babies, they are identical and laying on each other, which is the reason you only see one.

They will all soon be up for adoption, so if at anytime you are interested just contact us here at Coolridge. We will post more pictures in the upcoming weeks

If you have room in your home and in your heart for Mom Iris or her kittens, please contact:

Coolridge Animal Hospital
6801 Old Branch Avenue
Camp Springs, Maryland
(301) 449-1610

Website: http://www.coolridgeah.com/

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Stray Senior Dog In Danger At Sanitation Plant Gets Heartwarming Rescue

A senior dog smelt like a sewer and looked even worse when Hope for Paws came to rescue him at a water treatment facility in Los Angeles.

A sanitation plant is an extremely dangerous place for an animal or a human, and the rescue was especially called in to help the dog and given special clearance to do so. When you first see him, he is so dejected and defeated. That’s why it’s so amazing to see a smile come back to his face just from getting a bath and some TLC!





Things are looking up for Mufasa (now renamed Goji). He’s about 8 years old and is currently in foster care with Lionel’s Legacy, a senior dog rescue.

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Watch This Video And Fall Otterly In Love With These Adorable Critters

Some animals are known for embodying certain personality traits: Dogs are loyal, lions are brave and foxes are sly. Otters so thoroughly embody love that it’s a wonder they haven’t become the mascot of Valentine's Day sooner.

Consider the following otter facts: Many otters mate for life and sometimes they hold hands while sleeping in the water to avoid drifting apart.

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How To Get Your Dog In Shape

 Weight loss is tough for anyone - two or four-legged. But losing weight and getting in shape not only adds years to your pet's life, it can also make those extra years more enjoyable!

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Signs Of Illness In Hamsters And Possible Causes

Please note that the following table is not a comprehensive list of medical problems that occur in hamsters, nor is it a comprehensive list of all the possible causes for a particular sign. This is intended as a guideline only and should not replace having your hamster evaluated by an experienced small mammal veterinarian. Do not rely on your dog and cat veterinarian to treat your hamster unless you have researched them and are comfortable with their level of hamster experience.


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How to Care for Outdoor Cats in Winter

Who are those cats you see outside on cold days? They may be pets whose owners let (or put) them outside.

Or they could be community cats, a group that includes ferals (who are afraid of people) and strays (who've been lost or abandoned). No matter how resourceful these outdoor cats are, they need help surviving winter.

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