US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds U.S. officials will work to restore more large bison herds to Native American lands under a Friday order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland that calls for the government to tap into Indigenous knowledge in its efforts to conserve the burly animals that are an icon of […]
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Cocaine Hippos
Pablo Escobar’s “cocaine hippos” won’t stop multiplying – so Colombia wants some gone Move over Cocaine Bear, ‘Cocaine Hippos‘ are taking over the spotlight in one South American country. Colombia wants to move about 70 hippopotamuses that live near Pablo Escobar’s former ranch to two other countries as part of a plan to control their […]
Continue ReadingMen Hunted and Killed a Bald Eagle
Two Men Hunted and Killed a Bald Eagle in Nebraska, Sheriff Says They had been hunting on private property when deputies found the men and asked them to show their kill, the sheriff said. Inside their trunk was the bald eagle. Two men were charged with misdemeanors on Wednesday after they entered a private property […]
Continue ReadingA ‘Reptile’ Cafe
Snakes, lizards and desserts meet in Malaysia’s first reptile café Malaysian reptile enthusiast Yap Ming Yang hopes visitors to his pet-friendly café will learn to appreciate snakes and lizards as much as they do furrier creatures such as dogs and cats. Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and corn snakes are among the species resting in glass […]
Continue ReadingInsects Weigh as Much as People and Farm Animals Combined
Israeli scientists finally find the answer to a question that has bugged ecologists for decades. More than a million species of arthropods –cold-blooded creepy-crawlies including all insects — crawl and buzz around us outdoors and indoors, aboveground and underground, in our plumbing systems, in our food and on our bodies. Like them or not, they […]
Continue ReadingNo More Joy Rides?
Bill would ban dogs from sticking heads out of car windows A new Florida bill would make it illegal to let a dog be in a driver’s lap or stick their head out of a window of a moving car. Additionally, Senate Bill 932, filed by state Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward) and intended to protect […]
Continue ReadingCarrie Underwood Adopts ‘Sweet Girl’ Puppy
Carrie Underwood Adopts ‘Sweet Girl’ Puppy After Searching for the ‘Right Pup’ for ‘a While’ Carrie Underwood has a new four-legged friend in her life! The country music star announced the arrival of a new pet through a series of adorable Instagram images on Sunday. In the post, Underwood, 39, shared that she adopted a […]
Continue ReadingBarney the Purple Dinosaur is Back and has a New Look
Barney is back, and while Mattel has not yet officially confirmed it, we’re guessing he still loves you. Toy giant Mattel (MAT) announced Monday that Barney, the friendly (and, let’s be honest, cringe-worthy to a large group of Millennials who watched him as pre-schoolers, and to their parents) purple dinosaur is making a triumphant […]
Continue ReadingHow to Watch the Puppy Bowl 2023
If you’re having a ruff day, turn on the annual Puppy Bowl to have a ball. Sunday’s three-hour matchup will have you fur-getting all about the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs as the players from Team Ruff and Team Fluff compete for the Wayfair “Lombarky” trophy. Puppy Bowl XIX definitely deserves a round […]
Continue ReadingPaws in the Park Fundraiser Helps Animals Find Homes
Thousands of people and pets packed into Lake Eola Park for Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s 29th annual Paws in the Park. 9 Family Connection is a sponsor of Saturday’s event. This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the nonprofit, which aims to keep animals off the streets and find […]
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