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King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (317+ 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…...
Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (218+ words) Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners'Winston-Salem Journal Javascript is required to use this website. To say dogs are the king of a house is an understatement. Dogs are part of the family, they're our…...
How a Virginia man's tragic plane crash built a volunteer army of pet rescuers
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) BRANDY STATION, Va. " On a late-fall Sunday at a rural Virginia airfield, 16 passengers were getting off a flight that changed, even saved, their lives. When it comes to hard-to-kill houseplants, Tillandsia (aka air plants) come in number one for their…...
Animal rescue group in Winston to hold stay-at-home 30th birthday event
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (119+ words) The Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF) of Winston-Salem is hoping that a "No-Show" fundraising atmosphere will contribute to an uptick in donations. Black was also the 2018 Greensboro News & Record Woman of the Year for her charitable contributions. Democrat'Billy Carter…...
Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel, captures hearts at Winston-Salem's Carolina Classic Fair
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (562+ words) Twiggy, the water-skiing squirrel, performed his routine at the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem earlier this month. Video courtesy of Chuck Best Jr. A crowd gathered around a small pool with crystal clear, blue water. Chuck Best Jr. placed a…...
Bears in the Triad? They're hungry and on the move, NC wildlife officials say
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (677+ words) That nip in the September air also means a bigger appetite for bears as they prepare for winter weather. The changing weather also means they stray far from their normal ranges in North Carolina and into areas including the Triad,…...
New gear could keep California crab fishermen on the water longer, and whales safer
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (873+ words) After years of a shortened crab fishing season aimed at preventing whale entanglements off the West Coast, California crabbers are experimenting with a new fishing method that allows them to stay on the water longer while keeping the marine mammals…...
Pup-Friendly Glamping Destinations
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (994+ words) With the dog days of summer winding down, there's still time to take advantage of the warm weather and hit the road for an adventure with your pet. Every pet owner knows that when you can bring your four-legged friends…...
Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in a region of Antarctica, satellite photos show
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (343+ words) WASHINGTON " The population of emperor penguins in one part of Antarctica appears to be declining faster than previously thought, according to a new analysis of satellite imagery released Tuesday. "Sea ice is very important for the penguins because they breed…...
Plato the Cat's back in his Greensboro home after being missing for 11 years
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (1083+ words) The long lost love Julie Hammontree had believed dead walked back into her life a week ago. On four fuzzy feet. It had been 11 years since orange kitty Plato, a resilient Triad tabby, followed her from room-to-room or sipped cream…...