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ANOTHER NIGHT WALKING THE DOG
from 2023 in ( culture / humor / blog / animals )

It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably just buy an actual shoehorn... or a pair of these I... read more

ALLIGATOR CAPTURED OUTSIDE SCHOOL
from 2022 in ( education / news / animals )

It's South Carolina. They're used to it there.(UPI) Police in South Carolina shared video of an unusual situation that resulted when a studious alligator walked up to a school. The Charleston Police Department said officers responded Tuesday when a gator was spotted walking right outside of Daniel Island School. Not your...'... read more

ADORABLE ECHIDNAS ARE DOING THEIR PART WITHOUT REALIZING IT
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Australian echidnas are one of the only two types of mammals that lay eggs for babies, and despite their spiky appearance, they're rather adorable.Thankfully, the native Australian echidna has become part of the solution because of its very own animal instincts. This particular animal love to dig furrows, pits, and depressions in the soil as ... read more

GENETIC MATERIAL FROM 6.7 MILLION EARTH SPECIES MAY BE SENT TO THE MOON
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Extinction insurance for planet earth is envisioned by sending sperm and egg samples from 6.7 million species to the moon for safekeeping. How could earth species be destroyed to require a backup? Genetic modification gone... ... read more

SCIENTISTS ARE RETHINKING ANIMAL COGNITION AS MORE EVOLUTIONARY BEHAVIORS EMERGE
from 2021 in ( education / science / animals )

Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for example, have always been considered our closest cousins, and while we do credit them with being intelligent, our understa... read more

COUNTERFEIT SERESTO COLLARS LINKED TO PET DEATHS AND INJURIES
from 2021 in ( family / animals / pets / safety )

...from China, where they can monitor individuals down to the square inch, but cannot enforce safety laws at factories (or germ warfare labs). Go figure.

If we can't depend on the EPA to warn the public about something so thoroughly documented, should we depend on the agency...Read the ... read more

IN SUPPORT OF TURTLES
from 2021 in ( life / animals / wildlife / reptiles )

My mom is retired, & she spends her winters volunteering at a sea turtle rescue center in south Texas. The cold snap is stunning the local turtles & they're doing a lot of rescues. She sent me this photo today of the back of her Subaru. It's literally turtles all the way down. pic.twitter.com/xaDRNjLDoQ-- Lara (@larahand) Februar... read more

THE WORLD'S LONELIEST ELEPHANT MOVING TO SANCTUARY WITH OTHER ELEPHANTS, THANKS TO CHER
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

A lonely elephant at a zoo in Pakistan is finally moving to an animal sanctuary where he will be able to socialize with other elephants.: sunnyskyz.com UPDATE: See also first friend in 8 years... read more

EAGLE SENDS DRONE TO WATERY GRAVE IN BRAZEN ATTACK OVER LAKE MICHIGAN
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / birds )

Michigan state officials said a drone that was mapping shoreline erosion in the Upper Peninsula was sent to a watery grave in a brazen attack by a bald eagle.: upi.com/OddNews/2020/08/13/Eagle-sends-drone-to-watery-grave-in-brazen-attack-over-Lake-Michigan/2401597342194/... read more

INDIAN RAILWAY COMPANY USING BEE SOUNDS TO WARD OFF ELEPHANTS
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

Officials with an Indian railway company said they have started using the recorded sound of buzzing bees to keep elephants from wandering onto the tracks...: gephardtdaily.com... read more

A NEW IDEA ON FOSTERING PETS
from 2020 in ( life / help / animals / pets )

This is so great!A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes.: Yahoo News... read more

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF FALLING IGUANAS ON COLD NIGHT IN MIAMI
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather. 'This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s,' the Miami National Weather Service office wr... read more

ELEPHANT CLIMBS 5-FOOT WALL TO STEAL MANGOES FROM LODGE
from 2020 in ( life / animals / wildlife / elephants )

An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge...: upi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climbs-5-foot-wall-to-steal-mangoes-from-lodge/3411578953055/... read more

GIRL HAD ONLY BEEN VOLUNTEERING AT PET SHELTER FOR TWO DAYS WHEN SHE WAS REUNITED WITH LOST CAT
from 2020 in ( life / help / charity / animals )

Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years-at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering....: girl-volunteered-at-pet-shelter-for-two-days-until-reunited-with-lost-cat... read more

TENNESSEE SAFARI PARK
from 2019 in ( life / animals / wildlife / rescue )

Drove past this place a month ago on my way to New Madrid (just because). It looked interesting and is apparently getting great reviews.UPDATE: And now we've been there. We went last week (7/31/2020). It was great! You can buy feed buckets to feed the animals as you make your way through the park. Of the four buckets, we had two stolen: one b... read more

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALPACAS AND LLAMAS
from 2019 in ( life / animals / wildlife / humor )

In case you were wondering, as I was... Click the image for a larger version See also, llama vs. alpacaAnd don't miss Tennessee Safari Park, which includes pictures of a llama and alpaca.... read more

DONATION TO HARMONY HAVEN
from 2019 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

We just donated to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue. This recent snowstorm knocked down fencing, along with their shelter. And don't forget these guys: Adopt-a-horse here or hereOther sites, articles and pages regarding Harmony HavenFacebookTikTok (1)TikTok (2)Local Gyms and FitnessYelpMadBarnChamber of Commerce... read more

WHEN COYOTES (TRY TO) ATTACK
from 2019 in ( family / animals / pets / dogs )

Well, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug Joey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (there is no fence) when, sure enough, a couple of coyotes start trotting toward us, all casual-like as if out for a stroll, not down in a hunting crouch like the cat do... read more

CATS DISRESPECTING PUGS
from 2017 in ( culture / humor / animals / pets )

So, I'm lying on the bed with the pug Joey between my legs. No, that's not a figure of speech. I'm referring to an actual dog between my calves. Anyway, the cat (Sunny) comes up, thinks about jumping across my legs to the other side, then decides to just step on me, then step on Joey, to the other side of the bed. #CatsDisrespectingPug... read more

ANIMALS RESCUED FROM WILDFIRES
from 2017 in ( life / animals / wildlife / rescue )

UC Davis has been caring for dozens of animals that were displaced or injured in the California wildfires over the past two weeks. (now behind a pay wall): www.sacbee.com... read more

GOT YELLED AT TODAY
from 2017 in ( life / animals / wildlife / birds )

I got yelled at today... by a quail. I was crossing an empty lot toward the soccer field (for my daughter's game) when I heard squawking. I looked down, and there it was, protecting its nest, obviously telling me to get lost. So I did. I am nothing if not considerate.... read more

DOLPHINS SPEAK IN HOLOGRAPHIC LANGUAGE
from 2015 in ( education / science / animals / language )

Very cool! : scientists-reveal-that-dolphins-speak-in-a-holographic-language/UPDATE: The commenters are mostly unconvinced.... read more

PLEASE DONATE TO HARMONY HAVEN
from 2014 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donationsAnd, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use AmazonSmile instead of plain new Amazon. Choose Harmony Haven Ther... read more

SAVED A LIFE TODAY
from 2013 in ( life / animals / wildlife / reptiles )

Probably. You never know about these things. Anyway, I had forgotten to buy cat food and that is what allowed me to be there in time to save a life. Taking my daughter to school this morning, I had to turn south on Nolensville Rd because Old Hickory was backed up. I was running late, and there'd be no way to make up time taking my usual route. ... read more

HOUSE THE HORSES
from 2010 in ( life / help / charity / animals )

Please donate by clicking here. Thank you. We are always trying to raise money so we can build a barn for our wonderful horses. Some of the horses are newer and need more shade or storm protection to be comfortable.Please donate by clicking here.Thank you.... read more

BIRD IN THE HOUSE
from 2010 in ( life / animals / wildlife / birds )

Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch the cat Sunny had brought something inside because, while still half asleep, I heard her banging around outside of the bedroom somewhere.Anyway, I walked into the kitchen, and there was a bird perched on the curtain rod over the back door. I couldn't get the door open fast enough. The... read more

SNAKE IN THE CREEK
from 2010 in ( life / animals / wildlife / reptiles )

I almost stepped on a snake as Elizabeth and I came out of the creek. Yes, we were in the creek. Anyway, I yelled, Aaaah when he slithered past me toward her and into the water. She wanted to get a better look at him as he lay there half in the water, half out. It was only three feet long, but I didn't know if it was poisonous or not, so I sa... read more

HARMONY HAVEN THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND HORSE RESCUE
from 2008 in ( life / animals / charity / rescue )

We have started our non-profit organization in Cottonwood. Harmony Haven Therapy Riding and Horse Rescue. We will add you to our mailing list if you want updates (we now have 3 horses for our riders). Hope to hear from everyone. -- Jeannie, 2008Click below to see how much they've changed since this original post!Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding... read more

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