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Bison Herd Battles Heavy, Spring Snow In Yellowstone National Park
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (539+ words) Things might be heating up elsewhere in the country, but winter isn't ready to let go just yet in Yellowstone National Park. The peak of winter in the world famous national park typically plays out in January. It's during that…...
Petition: Allow camels "Moses" and "Abraham" to live in Henderson
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (501+ words) LAS VEGAS (FOX5) " A petition signed by thousands of people across the Las Vegas Valley calls on the City of Henderson to allow a pair of camels named "Moses" and Abraham" to live on their owner's property. The petition called "Save…...
From teeth to trade routes: SIU researcher traces ancient dogs' origins to reveal new clues about the Maya world
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) CARBONDALE " To trace connections across the ancient Maya world, archaeologists often follow objects that traveled, such as jade, obsidian, or pottery. But Chris Stantis " assistant professor of anthropology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale " starts somewhere less expected: dogs. CARBONDALE " To…...
Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (413+ words) With prices at the vets soaring by more than 60% since 2016, tests such as MRI scans for dogs can exceed "3, 500 Why does my vet charge more than a private hospital for humans? I've been quoted "1, 500 for an MRI scan for my…...
Petline9: Shiba, 9, is a friendly husky who's soft, energetic, great on the leash, car rides
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (79+ words) True Companions introduced Shiba a 63-pound male husky who was an owner surrender. He's ready for a new home. He's soft, friendly, healthy and such a good boy. Petline9: Shiba, 9, is a friendly husky who's soft, energetic, great on the leash,…...
What did dogs mean to the ancient Maya? Scientists are unlocking new clues.
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (786+ words) Depictions of dogs in Maya art and archaeological finds point to a variety of possible roles in the ancient culture." Long before the advent of kennel clubs, backyard breeders, and animal rescues, the ancient Maya traded dogs over long distances....
Nikolai, the Amur tiger at the Dakota Zoo, turns one
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (148+ words) BISMARCK, N. D. (KFYR) - The Dakota Zoo celebrated a very special birthday on Friday. Nikolai, the first Amur tiger to be born at the zoo, turned one. The zoo celebrated his birthday with a cake made out of goat milk, gravy and…...
Raptor rehab: Meet the LSU veterinary team returning injured birds of prey to the wild
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (507+ words) The red-tailed hawk that was missing an eye screeched in its enclosure as it waited for its prey to appear. The prey came flying through the air, a rigid, dead mouse that barely had time to hit the gravel before…...
Birds of Central Mass. : What to know as their songs fill the spring air
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (125+ words) What are the birds saying to each other now that they're talking again at a rapid clip? Where did they fly to avoid the winter? Why did they return? Birds of Central Mass. : What to know as their songs fill…...
Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here's Where to Spot Them
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (209+ words) Florida's Ten Thousand Islands (left) are a mangrove archipelago south of Naples that are once again home to returning American flamingos (right). Everglades National Park is the most famous place to spot these gawky creatures and other rare Florida wildlife....