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Animals Should Not Be Kids’ Science "Fare"
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, Jun 13, 2013Science fairs are a rite of passage for students in elementary school through high school, and they have existed for decades. My son, a kindergartener, even had an opportunity to enter one at his… Full Article ›
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Pet Scoop: Hero Dog Recovers After Losing Nose, Sea World Rehabilitates Three Injured Sea Turtles
Jun 6, 2013June 6, 2013: We've scoured the Web to find the best and most compelling animal stories, videos and photos. And it's all right here. Full Article ›
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Create an Animal-Friendly Backyard Pond
By Linda Lombardi, Jun 14, 2013There are lots of decisions to make when planning a backyard pond: the size, the location, the landscaping. But before you go too far, don't forget the most important question: Who's going to… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Galapagos Turtles
By Linda Lombardi, Jun 6, 2013You're probably familiar with the Galapagos tortoise. The largest living tortoise, they can be more than five feet long and can weigh up to 550 pounds. They're also the longest-lived… Full Article ›
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World Turtle Day Spotlights Endangered and Threatened Reptiles
By Lisa Granshaw, May 23, 2013May 23 is World Turtle Day, an annual event created to celebrate and increase awareness of turtle species around the world. “Turtles are not as popular as cats and dogs, so interest,… Full Article ›
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Celebrating Your Pet: May
By Samantha Bartram, May 1, 2013Tons of holidays have been established to honor our animal companions, ranging from sweet and touching to unusual and wacky. We can't deny that these furry, feathered and scaly pals deserve… Full Article ›
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Grossly Unappetizing: Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida's Backyards
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 8, 2013A fellow veterinarian recently remarked on the unique ecosystem we enjoy down here in South Florida. As a lifelong Northeasterner, she couldn’t seem to fathom the biological extremes our… Full Article ›
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10 Animals From Ireland You Should Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Mar 14, 2013As you don green getups and toast to St. Patrick, take a minute to think of all the wonderful gifts that the Emerald Isle has given us. Its native species includes the good-natured Connemara… Full Article ›
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20 Animals You Might Not Know Are Going Extinct
By Samantha Thornton, Mar 18, 2013Thousands of animal species are listed in the Endangered Species Act, but we found a few that you wouldn't expect to find on the brink of extinction. From household pets to garden pests, here… Full Article ›
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New York Aquarium to Partially Reopen After Months of Fund-raising, Renovation
By Lisa Granshaw, Mar 12, 2013After being closed for four months due to extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy, The Wildlife Conservation Society announced that the New York Aquarium would partially reopen later this… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Dote on My Iguana!"
By Caroline Golon, Mar 7, 2013Caroline Golon, the human behind the popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares the stories of pet owners who go the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Full Article ›
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"Serpentine" Celebrates the Beauty of the Snake
By Linda Fiorella , Mar 6, 20132013 is the Year of the Snake; according to the Chinese zodiac, anyone born in the Year of the Snake is said to embody qualities associated with the snake, like being mysterious and private. But… Full Article ›