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Saturday, August 22, 2020

3 Large Corrals Approved For Western US Wild Horse Roundups

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The federal Bureau of Land Management has approved construction of three new corrals to hold more than 8,000 wild horses captured on federal rangeland to accelerate horse roundups slowed by a lack of space in existing holding pens.

The bureau issued final decisions on environmental assessments of the plans this week for the pens in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.

The pens are the next step in plans announced last year by the administration of President Donald Trump to speed up the capture of 130,000 wild horses over 10 years at an estimated cost of $1 billion.

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St. Louis Zoo Releases Elephant Autopsy Findings

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo is still mourning the loss of Avi, their young male Asian elephant, but now they’re getting some insight into why he was having such a hard time thriving.

The zoo said a preliminary necropsy, animal autopsy, found the elephant was born with two birth abnormalities that could not be reversed. Avi’s major vessels connected to his heart were compromised and he had a spinal issue.

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Dr. Phil Adopts Two Puppies 3 Years After Losing Beloved Rescue Dog

Dr. Phil is known for his advice to humans, but he also has good advice when it comes to dogs too: always adopt! He and his wife, Robin McGraw, have been proud rescue dog advocates for a long time. Their passion became even stronger when they adopted a dog named Maggie who was with them for 13 incredible years. When they lost Maggie, the couple had such a hard time. They didn’t know if they’d ever be ready to welcome another dog into the family. However, when they saw two rescue puppies at Safe in Austin, a sanctuary for special needs animals, they knew it was time.

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Release 750 Million Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Into the Wild, They Said

The Florida Keys will host an experimental release of genetically modified, self-destroying mosquitoes.

These experiments are viewed as alternatives to environmentally destructive insecticides, for example.

The plan has drawn criticism from environmental groups.

Corporate scientists have received final approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to release hundreds of millions of genetically altered mosquitoes into the Florida Keys. The goal? To begin reining in the mosquito population, which is only expected to increase as climate change continues to warm and flood the low-lying, tropical Keys. But some environmental groups object strongly to the move.

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Why Do Cats Like To Chew Or Lick Plastic?

Cats are interesting little beings. They will suddenly zoom across the room, they will appear to us as if they are watching things that aren’t really there, and they will lick us—or things—that make us wonder why the heck it is they are doing that. One of the things that cats often like to lick is plastic. We know that many cats cannot resist a good shower curtain, ripping it to shreds happily with their claws. But this is different when it comes to actually wanting to taste this non-edible item. Have you ever wondered why it is that cats like to chew or lick plastic? The answer might surprise you…

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Gangster Cats Hatch A Plan In Hilarious Bathroom Commercial

As everyone knows, cats rule the internet and consequently, any company that wants to make a good, memorable commercial has to consider making cats part of its advertising strategy.

Cotto, a company based in Thailand, its offerings to include everything in the bathroom: fixtures, faucets, shelving, furniture, and more. This company made perfect decision to use cats in her promotion video and the results were amazing.

We all know that cats are self-groomers and don’t like baths, but to what lengths will they go in order to avoid a scrub in the tub? A bunch of house cats is cast as a group of gangsters, and they’re up to trouble. Specifically, they’re hatching a plot to get out of bath time. This time they organized themselves in gang and decided to confront their owner. Will they be able to confront their owner? Let us watch this hilarious video to find out!

Please WATCH and SHARE this funny cat commercial video with your friends on Facebook.

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Ontario Passes Ag-Gag Bill Making It Illegal To Expose Animal Abuse On Farms

Animals are voiceless and rely on humans to stand up for them, but the recently passed Bill 156 in Ontario, Canada, just made it illegal to expose animal abuse on farms.

Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, is a typical Ag-Gag law making it illegal for employees or undercover activists to report the animal abuse they witness on farms, and prohibiting protesters from documenting transport conditions of animals arriving at slaughterhouses

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Jack Hanna, a Knoxville Native, Plans to Retire from Columbus Zoo

Jack Hanna, who was hired almost 42 years ago as director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is retiring at the end of this year. Hanna’s love for animals, charm and work as a television personality has made him one of the world’s most recognizable wildlife ambassadors and conservationists.

John “Jack” Hanna, the boy from Knoxville known for his love of animals, khaki attire and the ability to charm everyone he encounters, is retiring after transforming Columbus’ dilapidated zoo into one of the world’s best. He was named the 2014 East Tennessean of the Year by the East Tennessee Historical Society.

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Cujo, and the Not-Typecast Breed

We have to think it was the movie that made Saint Bernard owners cringe. Possibly the only positive thing to come out of “Cujo,” the 1983 thriller about a rabid St. Bernard who traps a mother and a child in their car was to see impressively trained stunt dogs at work – well that, and the $21,156,152 the movie grossed domestically.

Author Stephen King will remember Cujo for all the things he doesn’t remember. Written at a time he was struggling with alcohol and drug addictions, King later said, ““[There’s] one novel, Cujo, that I barely remember writing at all. I don’t say that with pride or shame, only with a vague sense of sorrow and loss. I like that book. I wish I could remember enjoying the good parts as I put them down on the page.”

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Birth Of Panda Cub Brings ‘Joyous News’ To The National Zoo

WASHINGTON (AP) — Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth Friday to a wiggling cub and immediately began cuddling her offspring, Washington’s National Zoo said.

The cub was born at 6:35 p.m. Eastern Time, the zoo said in an Instagram post that announced the “joyous news.” It will take some time before the sex of the cub can be determined.

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Giant Panda Mei Xiang Showing Signs Of Being In Labor, National Zoo Says

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Days after confirming that giant panda Mei Xiang was pregnant with a cub, the National Zoo says Friday that signs of labor have started.

These signs include increased restlessness and body licking, according to caretakers.

You can stream the National Zoo's panda cam HERE.

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Wolverines Spotted at Mount Rainier National Park For The First Time In Over 100 Years

For the first time in more than 100 years, wolverines have returned to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state, the National Park Service announced Thursday.

The National Park Service and scientists with the conservation organization Cascades Carnivore Project spotted the female wolverine and her two offspring, also called kits.

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Ravens Are Leaving The Tower of London Out Of ‘Boredom’

IT’S BEEN AROUND six months of COVID-19 restrictions. And we’re not alone in our restlessness. The resident ravens at the Tower of London are getting so bored that they’re actually fleeing their home. The birds aren’t just idle pets, either. According to legend, if six of the tower’s resident ravens leave the fortress, the monarchy and the tower will both fall.

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6 Celebrities Who Adopted Animals From TV And Movie Sets

Actors speak about the things they took from set all the time, whether it's a significant piece of clothing or a prop that really mattered to them.

But some stars take it a step further, and adopt their animal co-stars as pets after filming wraps.

Viggo Mortensen has adopted multiple horses from the films he's been in.

These celebrities took work home with them in the most fun way possible — they adopted their animal co-stars after filming wrapped.

From Sophie Turner's direwolf on "Game of Thrones" to Tiffany Haddish's kitten from "Keanu," some stars can't seem to let go of their on-screen furry friends.

Keep scrolling to see which six stars adopted pets from the set.

Sophie Turner adopted her direwolf from the set of "Game of Thrones."

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