Critter News

JUNE 19, 2010

Like forest creatures trying to escape a fire, marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, mullets, crabs, rays and fish are congregating in surprisingly shallow waters off the Florida coast line as they flee the encroaching oil spill. Tags: marine animals 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Here’s what we knew about the Painted Bunting up until about 2010: 1. You can see the two disjunct populations mapped in this animated occurrence model from eBird. So, what have we learned since 2010, and why is a Painted Bunting split up for discussion now? Photo by Andy Morffew.

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Critter News

MAY 11, 2010

Tags: dead animals marine life marine animals 2010 oil spill.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 3, 2011

Unlikely Animal Friends 2 premieres Friday, January 7, 2010, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Polar bear and Huskie play – from National Geographic Channel’s Unlikely Animal Friends 2. For more information about the show, and other great animal shows, be sure to visit www.natgeotv.com !

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JULY 29, 2010

Brooklyn, NY - July 29, 2010: Kelly Clarke, a volunteer at The Pixie Project–an animal rescue and adoption service based in Portland, OR–would love for you to look around your home and think about what you can spare. According to TheGivingEffect.com the top five things most local animal shelters need are: 1.

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Critter News

JANUARY 25, 2010

Last Monday (January 18, 2010), this country reached a milestone with regard to animal research when a booklet on the ‘Guidelines for Ethics Review of Research Proposals Involving Animals in Sri Lanka’, was launched at a simple ceremony held at the Colombo Medical Faculty presided over by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Prof.

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Critter News

JULY 27, 2012

Figures released by the National Veterinary Authority, Direção Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária, show that in the Lisbon area alone, a total of 5,629 stray cats and dogs were caught last year, up from the 4,442 caught in 2010.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages calls itself "an animal rights-protection-abolitionist organization," which I find interesting. Regardless, they are joining Friends of Animals and Hearts for Animals on Saturday December 5. Let's make 2010 the year carriage horses are emancipated in NYC!

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JULY 11, 2013

The others follow, some dozen animals in all. This time they appear more relaxed, but nervousness might be a better politics: in 2007, poachers killed only 13 rhinos in South Africa, but in 2008 already 83, in 2009 – 122, in 2010 – 333, in 2011 – 448 and in 2012 a staggering 668! They are crossing one or two at a time.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 3, 2010

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) energy healing is a gentle, painless, yet powerful modality that works on all living things – human and animal. Animals in particular are receptive to Reiki, because they have a higher energy frequency running through their bodies than humans do. Other times the animal will become invigorated and energized.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). Offer your time.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Gujarat, December 2010. Target for today: critically endangered Sociable Lapwing ( Vanellus gregarius ). The official definition of CR status says the species could be gone within ten years, or could lose 80 per cent of its population within three generations – whichever comes first.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 27, 2012

Just before Thanksgiving, 2010, a driver spotted a Red-tailed hawk sitting on a dead rabbit in the middle of the road. One of the animal keepers brought her to me, and I put her in my clinic. Yet I realize banding is a very valuable tool, and gives us information we could not otherwise gather. And to prove it, there’s The Queen.

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Critter News

JUNE 8, 2010

There are many animals that are "charisma species" that capture our attention, like pelicans and turtles, but what about the animals farther down on the food chain that we don't see. Tags: oil drilling marine animals 2010 oil spill. They may not be cute and charismatic, but they are the ones that support those that are.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 6, 2010

Lucky the Maltese is welcoming 2010 in style! Could 2010 get any cuter than this? Cute of the Day: New Year Shades originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 7, 2010.

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Critter News

MAY 4, 2010

Here's a slideshow of the most imperiled animals. Tags: louisiana 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico endangered species.

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Critter News

MAY 18, 2010

Scientists fear the oil will make it difficult for marine animals to obtain the oxygen they need to survive. Tags: oil drilling marine life marine animals 2010 oil spill. Especially troubling to scientists are the effects the oil and dispersants could be having on dissolved oxygen levels in the water.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 26, 2010

Cute of the Day: Beethoven originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 26, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute animals cute of the day. Beethoven says “Hey, mom! It’s raining outside!&#. We think Beethoven is an adorable weather rat.

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APRIL 14, 2010

originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 14, 2010. Tags: cute animals cute of the day. Cute of the Day: Say Cheese!

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 29, 2010

Cute of the Day: Louie originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 29, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. Cute little Maltese puppy named Louie!

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AUGUST 7, 2010

Cute of the Day: Weekend Walk originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 7, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. This is what weekends are made for!

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MARCH 19, 2010

Cute of the Day: Puppy Love originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 19, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. And they called it puppy love! Who could blame them?

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MAY 7, 2010

originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on May 7, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. Thanks to reader Ellie for sending this cute photo our way. Cute of the Day: Handle with care.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

This is not entirely unknown among domestic animals, but many domesticates have no living wild version. Bringing animals that would require feed and water at that early stage would have been unwise. Boehrer, Bruce, Animal Characters: Nonhuman Beings in Early Modern Literature, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2010.,

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AUGUST 11, 2010

originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 11, 2010. Tags: cute animals cute video. Cute puppies, cute guy, cute girl, and a funny video. They are ALL rescue dogs! Happy middle of the week all!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 12, 2010

Cute of the Day: Lucky originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on May 12, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. Lucky the Maltese is looking cute after a trip to the groomers! What do you think?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 31, 2010

Kitten Rescue is a wonderful animal rescue organization! Founded in 1997, it has become one of the largest animal rescue groups in Los Angeles. Jenna Fischer hosts the event, which is being held this year on September 11th, 2010. 2010 Fur Ball at the Skirball Hosted by Jenna Fischer. You can read the full details below.

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JULY 20, 2010

Purina, Kroger, and animal lover Trista Sutter, from ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” have teamed up to launch the third-annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while donating funds to animal welfare organizations nationwide. Have a fun pet tale to tell?

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Critter News

MAY 5, 2010

The animals threatened most by the spill are bluefin tuna, sea turtles, brown pelicans, shrimp and sharks. Tags: oil drilling 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico endangered species. Right now, there are still no confirmed deaths due to the spill, but rescue groups are gearing up for the worst.

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JANUARY 31, 2010

originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 31, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. It may still be winter in some parts of the world, but we can all dream of spring time, and romping in the park! Cute of the Day: Romping!

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In this week’s podcast ending February 13, 2010: **Britain’s Ministry of Defense defends its use of pigs as subjects in explosives testing; **an elephant expert argues for the closing of the elephant exhibit at the Toronto Zoo; **the State of Hawaii seeks to toughen penalties for dog fighting; **Animal rights groups protest the Canadian seal hunt in (..)

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 31, 2010

originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 31, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos cute of the day. Is it Friday yet? Maybe we can all take a hint from this cute kitty and relax more often. Cute of the Day: Friday yet?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Beartooth Humane Alliance originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 9, 2010. Tags: events people helping animals. A great sense of humor, and a good cause too! If you live in that area, be sure to visit their spay and neuter clinic.

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Critter News

MAY 30, 2010

Tags: oil drilling marine animals British Petroleum 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 1, 2010

We love seeing the good that can come when passionate people come together to help animals. Second Acts is a very unique animal organization, they fund raise on behalf of animal rescue groups! Second Acts Success Stories originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 1, 2010.

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Critter News

JANUARY 3, 2010

In this week's podcast ending January 2, 2010: **The USDA and National Institutes of Health find animal welfare violations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; **the Catalan Parliament in Spain finally votes to ban bullfighting in the region; **the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, CA has a record year for marine life suffering from illness (..)

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JULY 27, 2010

Summer BBQ Winner originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 27, 2010. Tags: cute animal photos giveaways. Congrats to Paula who won the camera, and thanks again to Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul for sponsoring the giveaway.

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