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Friday, August 21, 2020

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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German Dog Owners Will Be Ordered By LAW To Take Their Pets On Hour-Long Walks Twice a Day Under New Regulations


Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner will introduce new legislation in the Dogs Act to ensure people take their animals for substantial walks rather than short trips around the neighbourhood.

She said the law is based on evidence that many dogs in Germany are not getting enough exercise on a daily basis, the Guardian reported.

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This Fashionable Cat Demonstrates a Perfect Runway Walk


Models of the world should keep an eye out for new four-legged competition. Via Laughing Squid, Rover the cat knows how to walk the walk—that is, the runway walk. His humans dress him in glorious ensembles, and Rover totally rocks them with a perfectly sassy sashay. This majestic black cat boasts over 64K followers on Instagram, and with good reason. He. Is. Fabulous.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

International Pet Bird Travel: Bringing Pet Birds Back to the U.S.



To prevent the spread of avian diseases, birds coming into the United

States (U.S.) are subject to quarantine. Pet birds meeting certain criteria

may undergo this quarantine at home. First, your birds must be of U.S.

origin, meaning born or purchased in the U.S. Second, your bird must not

have traveled to a country affected by an avian foreign animal disease 

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Huge Snake Sends Tourists Running When It Bolts From SUV At Yellowstone National Park


 

A very big snake caused a ruckus at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday when it popped out of an SUV engine in front of a crowd of stunned tourists.

The incident happened outside one of the park’s welcome centers, and video of the scene includes gasps as the snake began unwinding itself across the entire width of a Toyota Highlander.

It appeared to be well over 6 feet in length, onlookers reported, and was brazen enough to take a striking pose before dashing from one side of the SUV to the other.

A Yellowstone park ranger armed with snake tongs quickly knocked it to the ground. However, the snake ignited screams when it then headed straight at onlookers who were unknowingly blocking its path to a thicket of growth.

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FELINE 411: ALL ABOUT BLACK CATS


 

Silky, smooth, shiny and lovely, black cats are like little panthers right in your very own living room! Although these raven kitties have gotten a bad rap over the years, they are most certainly undeserving of it. Do you have one of these amazing cats in your life, or has one ever left a special little black paw print on your heart? I’ve dug up some super cool and fun facts about black cats for you to enjoy and share with your friends who love black cats, too!

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SIGNS YOUR CAT HAS A FEVER


When your cat isn’t feeling well, you can tell right away. After all, your cat is basically your child. Cat’s can hide pain pretty easily, but what they can’t hide is when they just feel sick. Knowing what to do when your cat isn’t feeling well is something every cat owner should know. One of these, in particular, is signs your cat has a fever and the investigation work as to why which will be needed for the veterinarian.

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Why Did Scientists Paint Eyes on Hundreds of Cattle Butts? To Save Lives, Study Says


For four years, researchers painted fake eyes on hundreds of cattle butts for the sake of science. What seems like a silly prank, the “eye-cow technique” proved lifesaving for the animals as it made predators rethink their attack, choosing another meal instead.

The scientists say their method is a more humane and “ecologically sound” alternative to lethal control and fencing used to separate cattle from carnivores. The team even theorizes the technique could be used to prevent human-wildlife conflicts and reduce criminal activity, according to a news release. A study was published Aug. 7 in the journal Communications Biology.

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Crew Rescues Cat Stuck In Tree For 3 Days After Being Dropped By Hawk


How many cat up the tree stories have we seen and heard? There is the memorable one from the first Superman movie, where the little girl goes running into her mother to tell her Fluffy was rescued by a flying man in a cape. (To which the mother promptly replies, “Didn’t I tell you to stop lying!?”) Cats routinely scale up the side of trees either in pursuit of prey or just for play.

Well, this is one story that you can chalk up to the tallest of tree stories, and this one is actually true according to first responders in Ohio. The cat in question just also happens to be named Fluffy (what cat isn’t) but according to its owner it was perched at the top of a 40 foot tree for about three days. After the third day when Fluffy wouldn’t come down she decided it was time to all the fire department.

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Dennis Quaid, The Actor, Adopts Dennis Quaid, The Cat


(CNN)Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid has a new furry friend -- a cute black rescue cat. Its name? Dennis Quaid.

The tale of two Dennises began when the actor heard from a local news report that a black rescue cat, also named Dennis Quaid, was resident in an animal shelter in Virginia and in need of a loving home.

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

The Best Medium-Sized Dogs for Families


Congrats! Your kids convinced you to get a puppy (or maybe vice versa?). It’s time to research breeds well-suited for kids, active family life and commands like, “No begging at the table!” The thing is, puppies—like kids—don’t stay puppies forever. You don’t want to find yourself in a Goldilocks-type situation with a dog too big to fit comfortably in your condo or too small to enjoy regular playtime with the fam. Finding a dog that’s just right for your family, both in size and personality, is important to everyone’s happiness. Our advice? Go for a medium-sized breed.

Perhaps the best thing about focusing on medium-sized dogs is that there are so many options. Tons of breeds fall into the “medium” category, which has a fairly broad range. There’s wiggle room for these figures, but generally, dogs weighing between 20 and 65 pounds, and standing between 8 and 27 inches tall are considered medium size.

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A Parasite Feasts on a Fish's Tongue Until it's Gone. Don't Worry, Humans Can't Get it


 

Researcher Kory Evans didn’t expect to find a tongue-eating parasite at work this week.

Evans, an assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University in Houston, has spent the past few years scanning and searching wrasses — a family of marine fish — to learn how traits evolve in the family. He's been measuring skull shapes of different types, and it’s part of an initiative he's dubbed #BackDatWrasseUp.

“While I was placing landmarks inside the mouth of one of the fishes, I realized that the inside of the mouth was pretty crowded,” he told USA TODAY.

Sometimes, it’s food. But in this particular type of fish, Odax cyanollix, he found what looked like a small crustacean.

To read more on this story, click here: A Parasite Feasts on a Fish's Tongue Until it's Gone. Don't Worry, Humans Can't Get it




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