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Bobcat Captured in Houston, Texas Parking Garage - Jane Webb⁽⁴⁴⁾
Downtown Houston, Texas is not where you would expect to see a bobcat, unless it was in captivity, but today, one visited the concrete jungle. The young animal was mistaken for a large domestic cat at first, but soon watchers realized it was indeed a bobcat. To capture the animal, BARC... ( added 7 days 19 hours ago.)

Sea World, Orlando Trainer Killed by Whale - Are Captive Whales Dangerous? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
February 24, 2010 started out like any other day at Sea World, but things turned deadly for Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at Sea World, Orlando. Reports vary, with some saying Brancheau slipped into the tank and others saying Tilikum, the 12,000 pound killer whale pulled her into the pool.... ( added 13 days 4 hours ago.)

Pet Abandonment: How Do You Give Up Your Pet? - Danny Davids⁽⁴¹⁾
Our pets become such an important part of our lives. Many times we view them more as family members than as pets. When circumstances force us to change our lifestyles, it may become necessary to consider giving up a beloved pet. It is never an easy decision, but if you're forced to make it, be... ( added 176 days 21 hours ago.)

PETA and a Punxsutawney Phil - A Robot Groundhog for Groundhog's Day? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
Until today, I never gave it a second thought. Poor Punxsutawney Phil - what he goes through! He is kept in captivity, brought out before TV cameras and loud crowds each year on February 2nd (a torturous event) and is whisked away, never to be heard from for another year, though millions applaud... ( added 41 days 20 hours ago.)

What's a Liger? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
What do you get when you mix a male Lion and a female tiger? A liger. That is true. A liger looks kind of like a lion, but with spotty stripes, or stripes that are interrupted. The most famous of ligers is Hercules, supposedly weighing in at half a ton. According to an email circulating, Hercules... ( added 47 days 15 hours ago.)

Vacancy on Pier 39: San Francisco Sea Lions Population Drops Drastically - Danny Davids⁽⁴¹⁾
Last year my wife and I took our first trip to San Francisco. One of the more memorable sights was Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf. The manmade wooden docks were full of sea lions of all sizes, from mere babies to huge adults. Watching the younger sea lions play fight and knock each other off the... ( added 69 days 20 hours ago.)

Giving A Dog or Cat for Christmas - How to Select the Right Pet - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
Thinking about getting a dog, cat or other pet for someone special this Christmas? An animal is a popular gift item at Christmas, but not necessarily a smart one. But who can resist those cute puppy dog eyes at Christmas? There are reasons not to buy a pet as a Christmas gift. I'll list a few of... ( added 95 days 4 hours ago.)

Pet Therapy - What Is It and How Can My Pet Become Certified for Pet Therapy? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
The role our pets play in our lives is not easily measured, though sometimes a pet's presence may mean the difference between life and death to its human. We've all heard of service animals, but how about therapy pets? These animals (and their humans) earn a certification which allows the... ( added 112 days 1 hour ago.)

Should I Microchip My Pet? Mircochips - What They Are and How They Work - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
Choosing to get a microchip implant is becoming a popular option for owners of dogs, cats, horses or any other animal which is part of a household. Questions have arisen about the safety and effectiveness of the chip. The first thing we need to know is what they are. The microchip used in... ( added 128 days 3 hours ago.)

Pet Blessings Bestowed in October - How Can I Get My Pet Blessed? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
On or around October 4th, pet blessings will be bestowed by some Catholic and Interfaith Clergy. St. Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Animals and the ceremonies will be held near the date of his death, well, almost 800 years later. To invoke a blessing means to ask or speak special... ( added 162 days 1 hour ago.)

Does A Sugar Glider Make A Good Pet? What Is A Sugar Glider? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
What exactly is a sugar glider? Wikipedia defines a sugar glider as a small marsupial native to Australia, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago. Over the years it has been introduced into Tasmania and is gaining popularity as a pet in the United States. They are small, no more than 7.5 inches long... ( added 166 days 15 hours ago.)

Help! I'm Allergic to My Pet! - Jane Webb⁽⁴⁴⁾
So you think you might be allergic to Fluffy or Fido? Does that mean you have to give up your pet? Probably not, but you may need to change a few things in your home. What exactly are you allergic to? You aren't actually allergic to your pet or even its fur, but proteins found in your... ( added 173 days 19 hours ago.)

Owning a Pet May Improve Your Health and Help You Live Longer! - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
You love your pet, right? They are your favorite non-human companion. They hike with you, curl up on your feet and keep them warm, protect you and your family and may help you live a long life. Did you catch that last part? Research from many different sources is producing statistics showing the... ( added 175 days 22 hours ago.)

Chupacabra May Be a Coyote! Real or Not? CNN and KHOU Videos Let You Decide - Jane Webb⁽⁴⁴⁾
Chupacabra stories abound and a new rash of them are hot on the Internet right now. The questions remains: Is a chupacabra, as it is described in the stories, real or not? Has someone with a vivid imagination seen a coyote or other predatory animal and fueled the mythical fire? The latest... ( added 188 days 2 hours ago.)

Animal CSI? Forensic Science For Animals at University of Florida - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
The University of Florida recently announced a new course. The class is an Animal Crime Scene Workshop or animal forensics. If you are a viewer of Animal Planet's Animal Cops programs, you may be thinking it is about time! Crimes against animals is taking on a new importance in many cities.... ( added 197 days 3 hours ago.)

What Is A Greenland Shark? - Jane Webb⁽⁴⁴⁾
Thanks to the Internet and Cable TV, we are given the opportunity to observe and learn information about species that previously most of us have never heard of. The Greenland Shark is one such animal. The Greenland Shark inhabits the deep waters of the North Atlantic near Greenland and... ( added 241 days 19 hours ago.)

What You Need to Do BEFORE Bringing Home a New Pet - Danny Davids⁽⁴¹⁾
" HAPPY BIRTHDAY! " Everyone gathers around the birthday girl as Mom and Dad pull out the big surprise present. " It's a puppy! " she squeals in delight. " I'll love it forever! " Oohs and aahs are uttered as the puppy, with a big pink ribbon around its neck, plays and scampers and barks. That... ( added 274 days 20 hours ago.)

Another Montauk Monster Found - What Is It? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
A second Montauk Monster has washed ashore in New York. According to reports, the carcass was found by a couple in Southold, New York, May 6, 2009. This animal, reportedly resembles the one found last summer, having what looks like a beak and 4 legs. Nicky Papers has run a blog following news... ( added 299 days 16 hours ago.)

Banana Boat Rat - Truth or Fiction? - Jane Webb⁽⁴⁴⁾
The last couple of days a popular search on Google has been for a Banana Boat Rat. People have been scouring the Internet to find out information on this animal but are coming up with zero information. This story seems as viral as swine flu! It is a real animal? Does anyone know anything about... ( added 307 days 3 hours ago.)

Lost or Missing Pet? Use the Internet to Help Find It! - Danny Davids⁽⁴¹⁾
It happens to even the most caring and careful of pet owners. An open gate in the back yard; a large, freshly-dug hole under the privacy fence; an old, frayed leash that snaps after that last extra tug. In a matter of seconds, your family pet is gone, taken off to who knows where. Your pet has... ( added 319 days 4 hours ago.)

Bullfighting - Sport? Or Animal Cruelty? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
You don't hear about bullfighting much anymore. Most, in the US, anyway, consider it barbaric and cruel treatment of the animals. But, as with most sports, the element of conquering, defeating, even killing has an appeal that too many cannot resist. Growing up I heard about running with the... ( added 324 days 16 hours ago.)

Pet Airways - An Airline for Your Pets - Is This for Real? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
Pet Airways, an airline for animals based in Delray Beach, Florida recently announced it will carry pets in the main cabin of their aircrafts. " Pawsengers " can be transported to and from Denver, New York, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles with more cities to be added later. Your pet will... ( added 327 days 3 hours ago.)

Christian the Lion - The Story of Christian, John and Ace and the Video - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
One of the most heartwarming stories on the Internet and television airwaves is of Christian the lion. Christian was purchased in a London shop in the 60s to be a pet for Ace Bourke and John Rendall. It quickly became evident that apartment life was not going to work for Christian, even with the... ( added 330 days ago.)

Do Animals Go to Heaven? - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
If you have gone through the death of a pet, you know it is not an easy thing to endure. If you have kids, you inevitably will get the hard question " Is she in Heaven? " . As an adult, I had the experience of our family dog dying and wondered the same thing...Do our pets go to Heaven? I needed... ( added 356 days 16 hours ago.)

Dolphins Make Bubble Rings - Amazing Mammals Make Their Own Toys! - Lorrie Davids⁽⁴⁰⁰⁾
Dolphins are an animal that most everyone loves. Kids have dreams of becoming a dolphin trainer or marine biologist or even an animal behaviorist after seeing a show at an aquarium or watching an animal channel on television. Over the years we have learned about dolphins' high intelligence. It is... ( added 362 days 21 hours ago.)

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