Category: #Animals
The story of Hawaii’s “invisible” cows
A sign near the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii warns visitors of “invisible” cows— dark-colored cows who are hard to spot in foggy or dark…
What to Do (and Avoid) When Your Dog Gets the Zoomies
It’s usually pretty easy to spot a dog with the zoomies, as they run around at full speed, bouncing off walls or furniture in their…
A herd of ‘cocaine hippos’ from Pablo Escobar’s private zoo are being sterilized
The 80-strong bloat, originally part of the Colombian drug lord’s estate, present an environmental concern as an invasive species A group of rampant hippopotamuses, introduced…
Gladys, the ‘Largest Owl You’ve Ever Seen,’ Is on the Loose in Minnesota
A huge owl named Gladys escaped from the Minnesota Zoo earlier this month, and zoo officials need help tracking her down. Read more… Source: https://gizmodo.com/gladys-the-largest-owl-youve-ever-seen-is-on-the-loos-1847857440…
Two Scary Deer Illnesses Are Spreading in the U.S.
It’s a perilous time right now for deer in America. On Monday, Minnesota officials enacted an emergency order to stop the local travel and importation…
Consternation in New Zealand as native bat included in bird of the year poll
Winged mammal is the first non-bird to be included in the beloved annual poll, which has been running for 16 years New Zealand’s bird of…
Rare Snow Leopard at a South Dakota Zoo Likely Died of Covid-19
A big cat at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota may have been killed by covid-19, zoo officials reported over the weekend. The cat,…
Nearly half of Britain’s biodiversity has gone since industrial revolution
Study shows UK has lost more biodiversity than any G7 country, and is in worst global 10% Almost half of Britain’s natural biodiversity has disappeared…
How tracking grizzly bears is helping veterans find way back from trauma
A project in western Canada lets former military service members put their skills to use tracking bears with wildlife experts and helps both groups overcome…
How to Move Windows 11’s Taskbar to the Top of the Screen
As of October 2021, Windows 11 doesn’t let you move your taskbar to the top of the screen with an official setting (unlike Windows 10)….
New species of tardigrade discovered in ancient amber
When it comes to preserving ancient specimens like bugs and other small creatures, amber is one of the best methods. Amber completely encapsulates and protects…
Woman gets jail time, yearlong park ban for Yellowstone grizzly bear encounter
Samantha R. Dehring, 25, of Carol Stream, Illinois, pleaded guilty to willfully remaining, approaching and photographing wildlife within 100 yards. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-gets-jail-time-yearlong-park-ban-close-call-yellowstone-n1281099 Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
‘Genius dogs’ can learn names of more than 100 toys, study finds
Six canines, all border collies, have proved some possess a remarkable grasp of human language Your dog might follow commands such as “sit”, or become…
How smart is your dog? Border collies star in new dog research
Some “genius” dogs can learn the names of up to 12 new toys a week, new study finds. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/how-smart-your-dog-border-collies-star-new-dog-research-n1280865 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Capybaras occupy Buenos Aires suburb; no demands yet issued
KHOU 11 reports that an army of capybaras has overrun Tigre, a suburb of Buenos Aires, and begun breeding there. COUNTLESS CAPYBARAS: People living in…
Why We Need Fat Bear Week
After a summer of opulence and excess comes the lean time—the long, dark winter, when resources must be hoarded and stretched. No one knows this…
Stripe zone: on the trail of suburban Maryland’s elusive zebras
Five black-and-white quadrupeds who escaped from a farm last month should be easy to spot around town … shouldn’t they? Many interesting things have happened…
How to Make a Spotify Playlist for Your Pet
When it comes to listening to music, your pet doesn’t have to be left out. With Spotify for Pets, you can generate music playlists that…
Fat Bear Week: Alaska to choose most portly and hibernation-prepared bear
Voting is underway at Katmai National Park and Preserve of bears who have feasted on salmon running through the Brooks River America may feel like…
Giant eagle Kodiak is on the loose in Pittsburgh after aviary escape
A giant eagle measuring around four feet tall is on the loose in Pittsburgh after managing to escape from a local aviary. The eagle has…
Spirit Airlines says New Jersey jet fire caused by ‘large bird’ flying into engine
Passengers appeared to be deplaned using an emergency slide from the plane door, according to video posted online. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/spirit-airlines-says-new-jersey-jet-fire-caused-large-bird-n1280641 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
Rare one-in-30-million orange lobster rescued from grocery store tank
The manager of the Ontario store noticed the carroty crustacean was being ‘picked on’ and took it to the Toronto aquarium An extremely rare orange…
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