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Hawking for Nighthawks

10,000 Birds

Farmers keep their livestock in this wetland also. Both are direct results of the pet trade. The two Old World species mentioned here were imported and sold as pets – but were often released as neither species were competent singers. Arriving before sunrise, we could already see the thick clouds on the horizon.

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Tune in to “Aloha Vet” on Nat Geo WILD

4 The Love Of Animals

Not your typical veterinarian, he treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. Scott Sims is one of Hawaii’s best-kept local secrets. people helping animals tv'

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The Incredible Dr. Pol

4 The Love Of Animals

In this new series, we’ll travel with him across rural Michigan to care for every family pet and head of livestock in need of his expertise and kindness. The whole clinic, including the owners and pets, must move to the basement for their safety and ride out the storm. The Incredible Dr. Pol: Polnado Warning.

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Heifer International

4 The Love Of Animals

Did you know that 63 percent of Americans have a pet? Not only do we love our pets as part of the family, but many times our pets become guides and even therapy aids. It’s even been shown that having a pet helps us live longer, happier, lives.

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Mark Zuckerberg ‘Likes’ Two New Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

In addition to her expert dog training advice, her own pet dog is a Komondor: Clyde Orange, the mascot of the Zoom Room. Komondorok have been bred as livestock guard dogs originating from Hungary, and when threatened they reveal sheer athletic muscularity and a deep, ferocious bark that is sure to scare anyone.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

More greenhouse gas emissions are generated by current methods of meat, dairy and livestock production than by driving cars, so we need to reduce meat consumption and develop alternative food production technologies just as urgently as we need to reduce driving and develop alternative fuel technologies.

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Spill of hazardous materials poses low risk to animals, say Ohio state officials

AVMA News

Livestock, pets, and wildlife are in little danger of being harmed by the hazardous materials spilled during the train derailment in early February in East Palestine, Ohio, the state veterinarian said.

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