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Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (364+ words) A new study reveals genetic clues about a human ancestor called Homo erectus. H. erectus arose in Africa about 2 million years ago and spread to other parts of the globe, including Asia and possibly Europe. Scientists have found remains from this…...
Black Sabbath bass player, Debbie Gibson praise effort to find new homes for beagles
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (607+ words) The unlikely pair came together Tuesday not for a most unusual duet, but instead to praise ongoing efforts to find new homes for roughly 1, 500 beagles purchased from dog breeder and research facility Ridglan Farms outside of Madison. Forget Black Sabbath's…...
Pet of the Week: Harmony
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (68+ words) EGYPT, N. Y. " This is Harmony, a 13-year-old buff calico cat at Lollypop Farm. She is looking for a home and is said to be graceful. She likes head scratches, naps, and sometimes enjoys going under blankets. Harmony also likes playing and…...
Downtown Rochester's peregrine falcon family welcomes first hatchling of the season
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (122+ words) ROCHESTER, N. Y. " Downtown Rochester's peregrine falcon family welcomed their first hatchling of the season Thursday morning. The Genesee Valley Audubon Society shared a photo of the newly hatched chick from RFalcon Cam. com. The nest box sits on top of the…...
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (577+ words) Between warmer temperatures and shifts in rain and snow patterns, between 7% and 16% of the world's plant species are likely to lose at least 90% of their habitat and go essentially extinct in about 55 to 75 years, according to a study in Thursday's…...
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (393+ words) The sleek black whales, which weigh as much as a midsized bulldozer, are critically endangered and their numbers have declined sharply in recent decades. Environmental groups say reducing deaths and injuries caused by people is essential to the species" recovery....
A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
1+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) Habanero, an adult male, was euthanized Saturday to prevent further suffering at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. He had been taken there for rehabilitation along with a dozen other sloths given up by Sloth World, a tourist attraction…...
Dog up for adoption after humane society says owner left her in Geneva park
1+ week, 2+ day ago (102+ words) CANANDAIGUA, N. Y. " A dog is up for adoption after the Ontario County Humane Society says her last owner tried to abandon her in a Geneva park. They say Vincent Wozlonis, 46, abandoned the dog at the Geneva Bark Park around 1: 40 p. m. on April…...
Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
1+ week, 3+ day ago (829+ words) For four years, a mallard has nested behind a bush near the front door of Caitlin Deal's home in a Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb, offering an up-close glimpse of nature for her young son and lessons for how people can coexist…...
Town of Perinton to hold free rabies vaccinations on June 6, appointments required and available
1+ week, 5+ day ago (122+ words) PERINTON, N. Y. " Free rabies vaccinations for pets are being offered in Perinton. The drive-thru clinic is set for Saturday, June 6, from 9 a. m. to noon. It will be held at the Perinton Department of Public Works, 100 Cobb's Lane. Both dogs and cats can…...