The Brains of Stranded Dolphins Show Signs of Alzheimer’s
Dolphins and whales often become stranded on land or in shallow waters. This can happen to individual animals, a mother and calf, and sometimes groups. The reasons why aren’t always understood. A recent study investigated possible brain pathology behind these incidents and found that some of the animals showed signs of a common human disease. Researchers across several Scottish universities and the Moredun Research Institute examined the brains of 22 toothed whales, or odontocetes, that had become stranded in waters off the coast of...
Most Wildlife Bridges Are Too Narrow, According to New Study
An estimated 1 million animals are killed on American roads each day. Throughout the year, there are also more than 1 million deer fatalities stemming from collisions, with these crashes killing around 200 people, as well. Wildlife bridges aim to address issues like this, as well as to help connect animals to their fragmented habitat. However, a new study finds that most of these structures may be too small. Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) recently examined wildlife overpasses throughout the world to better understand...
Good Samaritans Rescue Horse Trapped In Frozen Lake
A group of Good Samaritans came together to save a horse trapped in the freezing waters of a Wisconsin lake. According to ABC News, the horse, nicknamed Jack, was found in Wood Lake, Wisconsin. The horse’s owner was nowhere to be found, but that didn’t stop people from working together to free him. Speaking with ABC News, the president of the Big Wood Lake Association, Mike Strub, said that he and his neighbors refused to give up on getting Jack to safety, despite the limited resources and subzero temperatures they faced. Katelyn...
Polar Bear Cub Captured in Alaska Will Live in Zoo
Rather than euthanize a polar bear that had become too accustomed to humans, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) explained that the bear was instead captured and transported to the Alaska Zoo, where it will spend the remainder of its life. While not ideal, putting it down would have been worse. Polar Bears Due to global warming and habitat encroachment, polar bears are facing difficult existences these days. With the ice floes they count on for hunting all but melting away — disrupting their feeding practices in the process...
Research Urges Counselors To Take Death Of Client’s Pets More Seriously
Losing a pet is heartbreaking. They’re part of the family, and when a dog or other pet passes away, it can feel like losing a loved one. Sadly, the loss of a pet isn’t often regarded the same as the loss of a human loved one. You can’t generally take time from work to mourn or grieve a dog in the same way you can an aunt or sibling, but the pain can be just as deep. Photo: Pexels/Oleksandr Pidvalnyi Even in clinical settings and counseling, the grief experienced over the loss of a pet is often disregarded and dismissed....
Rare Display of Moose in Alaska Shedding Antlers, Video Goes Viral
Deer, moose, and elk shed their antlers each season, but it’s rare to actually catch a glimpse of the annual event. Hunters and folks that spend a lot of time in the woods run across the discarded racks from time to time, but seeing it occur in realtime is seldom an option. That changed recently when a family with a Ring Doorbell camera in Alaska captured it for all to see. Moose in Alaska Tyra Bogert informed Today that she was visiting her sister watching TikTok videos with her niece when she received a Ring alert. Grabbing her phone,...
4 Tips for Last-Minute Puppy Toy Gifts
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Poodle Grooming Styles: How to Find the Perfect Poodle Cut
Poodles are a versatile breed — and that includes their coats. Some of the more popular Poodle cuts are the: Kennel Clip Miami Clip Lamb Clip But, really Poodle grooming styles are limitless. Paige McIlwain, director of training at Salty Dawg Pet Salon, says, “Poodles aren’t limited to just fancy trims and can be clipped in almost any way you can imagine. Their coats are extremely versatile as are the dogs themselves.” Popular Poodle cuts Paige says that in all three Poodle cut styles, the Poodle will have a shaved...
Friendly Dog Catches Amazon Delivery Driver Off Guard
The tale of the dog and the mailman is as old as time. Typically speaking, we are used to the myth of the dog and mailman being mortal enemies. But, in reality, that’s hardly the truth. Dogs are such friendly creatures it’s hard to imagine that they’d never like someone. There are plenty of videos out there on the internet that tend to prove that dogs and mail carriers are actually quite good friends. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog One such adorable video features a delivery driver who gets a surprise from a very friendly pooch....
The Beauty of Korat Cats and What to Know About Them
Ever heard of a Korat cat? A silvery-blue beauty hailing from Thailand, it is an ancient breed that appears in a book about cats as far back as Thailand’s Ayudhya period (1350-1767). In it, the Korat or Si-Sawat, as it’s also known, is described as a feline responsible for bringing good fortune. They were never sold, but a pair of them was considered a favored gift. Today’s modern Korats have roots stemming all the way back to Thailand. Oldest Cat Breeds There is a story about a pair of Korats named Nara and Darra that were...
