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Wildlife officers investigating after dead coyotes dumped in Ohio
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (164+ words) The Ohio Division of Wildlife is investigating after more than a dozen dead coyotes were dumped off the side of a road in western Hamilton County. At least 13 of the coyotes were found in a wooded area off Gallia Drive…...
Arrested animal rights activist speak out minutes after being released
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (699+ words) " Roughly 20 people were arrested Sunday after more than 50 activists broke into Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Blue Mounds " Activists took several dogs from the facility, with some still unaccounted for according to Dane County Sheriff's Office " The group says…...
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (860+ words) A human-made reservoir became the center of a natural spectacle created by snow geese migrating from America to the Canadian Arctic. Now thousands of visitors flock to Pennsylvania to see it. A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness…...
Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (643+ words) A baby Japanese macaque named Punch drags a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, on February 19. A baby monkey named 'Punch' is seen with its mother at a zoo in Chiba, Japan, on February 20, 2026. Punch a…...
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (821+ words) The study says climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on how high coastal waters already are. WASHINGTON " The warming world has disrupted the…...
Henry Vilas Zoo director retires after nearly 15 years in role
1+ week, 5+ day ago (223+ words) MADISON, Wis. -- The director of the Henry Vilas Zoo retired Friday after nearly 15 years in charge. Ronda Schwetz announced her retirement last month, Dane County Executive Melissa Agard's office told Channel3000.com, marking an end to her 33-year career in the…...
Pet-entially Yours: Meet Rosie from the Dane County Humane Society!
1+ week, 6+ day ago (130+ words) Pet-entially Yours: Meet Rosie from the Dane County Humane Society!Channel 3000 ALERT DAY Friday - all severe weather hazards possible March 6, 2026 @ 1:33 am You can learn more about Rosie and all the other animals up for adoption at the Dane County Humane…...
'They're everywhere': Chickens overrun Sacramento neighborhood, leaving residents frustrated
2+ week, 1+ day ago (589+ words) Residents of one Sacramento neighborhood say free roaming chickens have gotten out of control and keep them awake. "SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) -- Residents of Old North Sacramento near Boxwood Street are overwhelmed by a growing population of chickens, with the city…...
All dogs reunited with owners after grooming van stolen in Chicago
2+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) All dogs reunited with owners after grooming van stolen on Chicago's North Side Pet owners had an emotional reunion with their dogs after they were stolen along with a grooming van on Chicago's North Side. "CHICAGO (WLS) -- The story of…...
Henry Vilas Zoo reopening Tundra Buggy
2+ week, 2+ day ago (124+ words) MADISON, Wis. -- Henry Vilas Zoo hosted the grand reopening of the Tundra Buggy, located outside of the zoo's polar bear exhibit." The vehicle was originally used by Polar Bears International to research polar bears in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area....