Animal News
- Rescuers try to save dolphins on Cape Cod Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:04PMWELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — Rescuers have been trying to save two groups of stranded white-sided dolphins on Cape Cod. The International Fund for Animal Welfare says it was notified Thursday morning of 10 dolphins stranded in a muddy area of Drummer Cove in Wellfleet.
- Wayward Circus Zebra From Downtown Connector Euthanized Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:04PMLima, the zebra that escaped from Ringling Bros. Circus and wandered onto the Downtown Connector a few weeks ago has been euthanized.
- Humans off the hook for musk ox extinction Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:03PMHumans have played a role in the extinction of many animals over the years, but when it comes to the musk ox — an Arctic mammal that started to decline around 12,000 years ago — we might be off the hook, at least for the downturns that took place long ago, a new study says.
- Stranded dolphins fighting for life Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:02PMWELLFLEET - Rescuers have been trying to save two groups of stranded white-sided dolphins on Cape Cod.
- $5,500 reward offered for information on animal-fighting in Somerset County Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:02PMSOMERVILLE — Somerset County Prosecutor Wayne J. Forrest, Somerset County Crime Stoppers, and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have teamed up to combat animal fighting in Somerset County by offering rewards for information.
- Pfizer Discontinues A Phase 3 Study Of Figitumumab In Previously Treated Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung ... Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:02PMNEW YORK----Pfizer Inc. announced today the discontinuation of A4021018 , a Phase 3 trial examining the effects of investigational compound figitumumab in combination with erlotinib as a second/third-line treatment in patients with previously treated advanced non-adenocarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer .
- Caribou's inner clock set to Arctic time Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:01PMCaribou living in the Arctic have switched off the internal biological clock most mammals use to distinguish day from night, biologists have found.
- Cameron Park Zoo celebrates newest tiger Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:00PMThe Cameron Park Zoo will celebrate the Year of the Tiger with two of its own.
- Hoggin’ the drive-thru Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:59PMCarl’s Jr. day shift manager Lisa Keck arrived at work early Wednesday, just before 5 a.m., only to discover an unscheduled delivery of fresh meat sitting at the drive-thru speaker.
- More than 1,000 mourners gather to remember Amber Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:49PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 11:44 PM ET ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) - More than 1,000 mourners have gathered to remember a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found over the weekend in a remote...
- More than 1,000 mourners gather to remember Amber Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:49PMMore than 1,000 mourners have gathered to remember a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found over the weekend in a remote area of San Diego.
- Dead, abused and starved animals seized from Enumclaw farm Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:48PMShe claims she has a degree in equine nutrition, but prosecutors say Karen E. Thomas' neglect of her animals led them to starve, suffer and, in some cases, even die.
- Animal rights' group urges Alaska tourism boycott, AK Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:47PMAn animal rights' group is calling for a tourism boycott of Alaska over a recent decision to remove buffer zones for wolf trapping near Denali National Park.
- Dolphin found beached in Norwalk Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:46PMNORWALK -- A dolphin that apparently was trapped in South Norwalk's tidal Village Creek became stranded and died this weekend. Animal Control Officer Rick Duddie said Monday the 5-foot long marine mammal was spotted over the weekend swimming in Village Creek.
- Win in Dayton signals success in Houston Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:46PMAlejandro Trujillo thought he was just testing the waters this weekend.
- More than 1,000 mourners gather to remember Amber Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:44PMMore than 1,000 mourners have gathered to remember a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found over the weekend in a remote area north of San Diego.
- Authorities investigate dead cows in Speedwell Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:41PMClaiborne and Union County authorities are investigating dead cows found on two different farms in Speedwell.
- Cemetery cleanup upsets family Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:40PMFamily upset after finding out that workers had cleaned up graves in Opelika’s Garden Hill Cemetery where loved ones are buried.
- Bull causes deadly highway mishap Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:37PMPETALING JAYA, Malaysia : A bull wandered on to the North-South Expressway with tragic consequences, leaving a 55-year-old man dead.
- Octo-mimic Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:43AMWOODS HOLE – The Atlantic longarm octopus is not only an underwater master of disguise. It’s also a pretty good copycat.
- EMU students put a new twist on an old tradition Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:43AMEastern Michigan University will send more than 75 students to nine locations across the nation in the 18th year of its participation in Alternative Spring Break. ASB is part of EMU's VISION (Volunteers Incorporating Service Into Our Neighborhoods) initiative. The ASB program allows students to voluntarily trade their spring break week off to make a difference in various communities. This year's ...
- Woman's Fingers Severed By Bear At Wis. Zoo Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:42AMPolice say a bear bit off a woman's fingers at a Wisconsin zoo after she ignored barriers and warning signs to try to feed the animal.
- Every Week at YPS Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:42AMArt on Display Students at every YPS grade level will showcase their art work from Feb. 25 to March 30 in the Community Room of the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road.
- But how does it feel? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:33AMSome wine professionals I know cringe whenever someone invokes "mouthfeel" to discuss a wine's texture. They take issue with it being yet another exclusionary piece of jargon employed by wine geeks and, in some instances, just say it sounds wrong.[...]
- Album Charts: Sade Takes Billboard 200 Top Spot For Third Week Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:27AMIt was much of the same on this week's Billboard 200. The big selling album continues to be Sade's comeback LP. For the third week in the row Sade ruled the charts with yet another no. 1 week with Soldier of Love ...
- The Therapeutic Effect Of Worm-Derived Proteins On Experimental Colitis Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:27AMPatients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from chronic inflammation of the gut leading to gastrointestinal motility alterations with symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea that profoundly affect their quality of life. The lack of exposure to worm infections, as a result of improved living standards and medical conditions, might have contributed to the increased ...
- Saline Police Briefs Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:27AMWoman ticketed for loose dog after reporting it stolen
- Genetically modified pork a little closer to our tables Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:26AMThe Enviropig, a Canadian designed, genetically-engineered porker, recently crossed a major regulatory hurdle, but how likely is the pig to ever make it to the dinner tables of Canadians?
- Halifax deputy shoots dog Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:24AMHALIFAX — A deputy from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office serving a restraining order ended up embroiled in a situation ending in the shooting death of a beloved family pet.
- Activists rant after SeaWorld death Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:56AMThe activists liken the SeaWorld death to a cry for help - saying the animals should not be held in captivity. SeaWorld said its animals are well cared for.
- Sheriff applauds deputies Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:56AMSeveral Clallam County Sheriff's Office employees were recognized Saturday, Feb. 20, for exceptional performance and service in 2009.
- 100th birthday of Boy Scouts celebrated in East Hanover Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:56AMScouts from Troop 20 in East Hanover celebrated the 100th birthday of Boys Scouts of America in a big way. They each brought 100 of some item to be donated to various organizations in Morris County. They donated 100 packages of oatmeal, popcorn, tea bags, napkins, Band-Aids, candy, Pokemon cards, water bottles, craft items, rolls of nickels and dimes, ounces of peanut butter, pounds of clothes ...
- Pay attention to May 18, GOP advised Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:55AMMost avid political junkies know that a primary election just doesn't rock the voters. Hardly carries the heat of a November race. But local Republican leaders say this May primary will be a different animal.
- VIDEO: Coyote Gives Cops the Slip in Manhattan Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:55AMPolice chased, cornered and then lost a coyote, which they've dubbed "Wiley," romping through the West Side early Wednesday morning.
- Cows like leaves their tongues can wrap around easily Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:55AMLots of leaves growing in easy reach of a cow's tongue means less time and less land needed to raise beef cattle, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and DairyNZ (New Zealand) scientists.
- Dog killed following neighbor dispute Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:54AMA dog was killed Tuesday in rural Fergus Falls on County Highway 12 after a dispute between neighbors.
- Audrain Farm Bureau market outlook meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:54AMPhoto gallery
- Keep those sidewalks clean Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:54AMHundreds of warnings were issued to Wetaskiwin residents and businesses that failed to remove snow from their sidewalks. It's only one of the areas that kept Wetaskiwin bylaw officers busy during the past two months.
- Abandoned vehicles ticketed Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:54AMLeave your fully insured, licensed vehicle parked on the street outside your home in Wetaskiwin for more than 72 hours, and it's classified as abandoned.
- Mad emu attacks deputies along El Paso freeway Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:18PMAssociated Press - March 2, 2010 5:15 PM ET LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time. El Paso authorities say the big bird was running loose Tuesday,...
- Bitterroot man charged with misdemeanor after dogs shot Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:17PMA Victor resident has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he shot two hunting hounds that crossed his property.
- More merger activity helps lift stocks for 3rd day Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:16PMThe stock market had its third straight winning day on signs that companies are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
- Victor Man Accused of Animal Cruelty Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:14PM A Victor resident has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he shot two hunting hounds that crossed his property. The Ravalli County Attorney's Office says Gary R. Mazade shot the dogs on Dec. 15, killing one and wounding the other. According to court documents, the animals belonged to Bob Kubiak, who was using them to hunt a mountain lion ...
- Governor Beshear Announces major expansion for Bremner Food Group in Princeton Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PMPRINCETON, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today joined company and community leaders in Princeton to announce the expansion of Bremner Food Group, the nation’s largest supplier of private label cookies and crackers.
- Crist's Final State of the State Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PMExpect snakes, jobs and selling South Florida to be hot topics after tonight
- Plants' root-shoot mechanism studied Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PMLA JOLLA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've identified the genetic interactions plant embryos use to determine which end grows the shoot and which end puts down roots.
- Crossing crows can be risky business Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMCrows, one of the smartest - and least liked - of all common birds, may have enough memory to make them formidable foes.
- Driver in doghouse after walking pet while in car Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMRailton was ordered by magistrates in Consett, northeast England, to pay a 66-pound ($100) fine, plus costs.
- Upset emu attacks Texas deputies and snarls traffic before dying Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMLAS CRUCES, N.M. - A mad emu gave deputies a Texas-sized hard time. El Paso authorities say the big bird was running loose Tuesday, snarling rush-hour traffic near Interstate 10 and attacking deputies trying to restrain it.
- A1A Marathon winners go to extremes Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:50PMHuberty, Pustilnik take unorthodox approaches to running success after switching sports Running 26 miles is an extreme challenge. The winners of Sunday's fifth A1A Marathon have taken extreme measures to switch sports and become marathon champions in a short period of time.
