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ANIMALS


‘Operation Viper:’ 8 people arrested in illegal Florida snake trafficking rings

Eight people were arrested Thursday, accused of taking part in an illegal venomous snake trafficking ring in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals

At least 13 bald eagles were likely poisoned by scavenging the carcasses of euthanized animals that were improperly disposed of at a Minnesota landfill and three of the majestic birds have died.

Viral tweet shows flamingos hanging out in bathroom during Hurricane Ian

Sunken Gardens, a botanical garden located in St. Petersburg, tweeted out a photo of a group of flamingos hanging out in a bathroom while riding out Hurricane Ian.

Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say

The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.

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Must-see photos! Baby giraffe makes her exhibit debut at Zoo Miami

On Tuesday morning, Zoo Miami’s newborn giraffe made her exhibit debut where she cautiously explored her new surroundings.

It’s International Dog Day! Share a photo of your beloved pup

They really mean it when they say dogs are our best friends.

Shark thought to exist only in the Arctic found in Caribbean, researchers say

It was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Costs to consider before becoming a pet owner

Animals are just plain cute and can bring so much joy to your life, but like children, they are not cheap especially if you choose to care for your pet properly.

When our pets die, why do we say they ‘cross the rainbow bridge?’

It’s natural to want to post about the passing of your sweet pet to your family and friends on Facebook or Instagram, but have you ever noticed that lately, we all say some form of, “they’ve crossed (or gone over) the rainbow bridge?”

11 dogs and a cat rescued from Passaic County apartment after owner passes away

The Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge says some of the animals hadn't left their owner's side.

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Join Local 10 for annual ‘Walk for The Animals’ event

On a Saturday morning in March, you and a four-legged friend can walk together for a good cause.

Why Do People Throw Stuffed Animals To Figure Skaters?

It turns out there are multiple factors that have made tossing stuffed animals onto the ice a tradition.

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An adorable dog ‘predicted’ the LA Rams will win the Super Bowl

Do we have a new celebrity psychic on our hands? The only way we’ll know is after Sunday night.

The crime gangs cashing in by burying illegal waste

Organised criminals are illegally burying thousands of tonnes of waste across Scotland, a BBC investigation finds.

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Florida man skateboards length of state, 1,100 miles, for conservation

Justin Bright, a recent grad from UF, is skateboarding from the Alabama border to Key West to raise awareness of the need for land conservation and wildlife protection in Florida. He's traveling 1,100 miles by longboard, largely self-supported, and camping along the way.

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Attempt to feed manatees fails so far, but effort to hold off starvation will continue

State and federal wildlife officials undertook the unusual step of offering food to manatees last month after an unprecedented number of deaths last year, most from starvation. But so far, the manatees have been ignoring the offerings of lettuce.

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Did You Buy Your Dog a Christmas Present? Join the Club

Inflation may be hitting home for the holidays, but pet owners aren’t letting that stop them from spoiling their furry friends.

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Barney, a 28-year-old gorilla at Zoo Miami, undergoes medical exam after lingering cough

After Zoo Miami’s 385-pound gorilla named Barney developed a lingering cough, veterinarians and animal medical specialists from across Miami-Dade County teamed up to perform additional exams on the great ape.

Where’s walrus? Scientists seek public ‘detectives’ to spot giant animals from space

World Wide Fund for Nature and the British Antarctic Survey hope half a million people globally can help sift through thousands of images.

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Zoo Miami’s 44-year-old Bornean orangutan Kumang dies

Zoo Miami is mourning the sudden death of “Kumang,” a 44 year-old, female Bornean orangutan, who died on Thursday during recovery from anesthesia following a dental procedure.

Pen Farthing: Charity Commission scrutinises Afghan animal rescue

Around 150 animals were evacuated to the UK, along with Paul "Pen" Farthing and animal shelter staff.

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Zoos Race To Vaccinate Animals Against COVID-19

Experts say vaccinating animals helps prevent COVID from spreading to humans.

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You have to see these albino alligators born at a Florida zoo

News of baby alligators being hatched at a Florida zoo isn’t exactly groundbreaking news, but these particular hatchlings share a very unique and rare feature: the babies are albino.

Meet the company making mouse meat cat treats without harming animals

Because Animals believes the $90 billion pet food industry will embrace "clean meat," made from cultured cells in a lab not from livestock.

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Oh, deer: White-tailed deer are testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies. Should we be worried?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture tested wild deer from January to March of this year and found 40% of the tested deer had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

Why televisits with veterinarians will become more common post-pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things going forward, one of which is the way pet owners and veterinarians interact during visits.

Sumatran tiger undergoes reproductive evaluation at Zoo Miami

This morning, Berani, a 13-year-old, male Sumatran tiger, underwent an examination at Zoo Miami to evaluate his fertility after multiple attempts to sire an offspring were unsuccessful.

Backlash against 'frightening' tests on whales

An international group of scientists has called on Norway to halt plans for acoustic experiments on minke whales.

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You must see this baby sloth hugging a stuffed animal at Brevard Zoo

According to Brevard Zoo, zoo staff are facing a challenge after a female two-toed sloth has not been interested in looking after her baby.

Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflight

Animal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.

You must see these 3 tiny piglets born at Zoo Miami

On Monday, May 17, 12-year-old Binti the Red River Hog successfully gave birth to three healthy piglets at Zoo Miami. The mama of three, two males and one female, is an experienced mother, with several litters under her belt.

America Talks: Toxic polarization threatens our nation's future. Here's how we can save it.

Truth and reconciliation is painful. But to those who reject the idea of engaging across differences, I earnestly ask, what’s your endgame?

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Zoo Miami celebrates Florida’s American flamingo conservation on International Flamingo Day

Monday, April 26, is International Flamingo Day, and if there’s anything more quintessentially South Florida (besides coconut trees and sunshine) it’s the American Flamingo. However, what most people don’t know is that the American flamingo hasn’t always been classified as a native species of Florida.

Florida may loosen ban on killing goliath grouper, a giant fish with a fan club

A proposal to lift a 31-year ban on killing the Atlantic goliath grouper will go before the Florida wildlife commission next month, where it’s certain to face opposition from the giant fish’s fans.

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Two adorable lemurs have been spotted across Broward, and one is still on the loose

In a shocking twist, this “only in Florida” story doesn’t involve a ‘gator in a swimming pool — it involves two adorable, yet wild lemurs who seem to have escaped from their home.

Zoo Miami staff help discover a brand new spider species in Miami

Zoo Miami staff helped discover a brand new species of large spider in the critically endangered Pine Rockland forest surrounding Zoo Miami.

Must-see photos! Two giraffe calves born at Zoo Miami

Spring is in the air and the baby boom continues at Zoo Miami! Over the past few days, two baby giraffes, one male, and one female were born nearly back-to-back at the zoo.

Grant Miller visits HGreg Nissan Kendall

Miami is back. And the rest of the country has taken notice. But just as we have captured the imagination of the country, we...

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Breakout 'Borat' star Maria Bakalova conquers Hollywood

This image released by Amazon Studios shows Maria Bakalova, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." The project was so secret, Bakalova has said she actually worried she was being recruited for human trafficking. But soon she was in London auditioning for Sacha Baron Cohen to star in his “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” as his yet-unknown 15-year-old daughter, Tutar. I mean, I think I’m a little bit awkward and weird as a person and the way that I’m behaving, with all of these gestures. And he’s probably the person to whom I’m going to be forever grateful.

Fundraise for your furry friends at virtual Walk for the Animals

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The 31st annual VCA Walk for the Animals is not paw-sing for anything, not even the pandemic. It has been retailored to be a virtual walk this year with the same goal of helping the Humane Society of Broward County continue its mission of providing services to animals and offering educational programs to people of all ages. This year’s event will feature Local 10 anchor Jacey Birch as the emcee along with a live YouTube broadcast, virtual scavenger hunt and an online silent auction. Whether you choose to walk in your neighborhood or around your home, anyone from any part of the world can participate. AdThe Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization located at 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale.

Rocky, the owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree, has been returned to the wild

Rocky the owl has been returned to the wild. The tiny Saw-whet owl was found stuck inside this year’s Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in 30 Rock last week, and thanks to some wonderful environmentalists, he’s now out. Rockefeller, or “Rocky” for short, became stuck inside the 75-foot-tall tree, and he was found and named by a worker setting up the tree Nov. 16, according to the Associated Press. Rocky, a female owl, was taken to Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in the Hudson Valley town of Saugerties to be nursed back to health. A video of Rocky taking flight back into the wild was posted on the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center’s Facebook page.

South Florida group turns shelter dogs into service animals for veterans

His determination to move forward led him to an organization called CAMO which stands for Canines Assisting Military Operatives. Founder and chief Trainer Mike Lorraine works with shelter dogs who fit the temperament to become a service animal and pairs them with veterans in need at no cost. Training these dogs to do everything from turning on a light to picking up keys and coins actually starts with chickens. Lorraine works with the birds first to see what techniques will create the desired response before adopting that approach when training a service dog. So far CAMO has placed 30 dogs with veterans in need.

Orphaned baby manatee rescued in the Keys

ISLAMORADA, Fla. – An orphaned infant manatee was rescued Saturday after being spotted by homeowners that there was something beneath underwater rocks along their dock. The Dolphin Research Center’s (DRC) Manatee Rescue Team and volunteers with Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder unit assisted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee to corral the calf with netting. They then successfully scooped the manatee from the water using a large hoop net. They did not know why the calf separated from her mom. On Sunday afternoon, a Seaquarium veterinarian said the manatee was in “guarded condition.”After evaluation and treatment, she was placed in a pool with an older orphaned female manatee.

Man’s best workout partner: 5 exercises to do with your dog

It’s pretty well known by now that with more people working from home, they are having to juggle work and being around kids.

You asked, we’re answering: 5 things you want to know about COVID-19

There is no research or data to suggest ibuprofen is dangerous for someone with COVID-19 to use. While officials don’t know the exact source of COVID-19, they know the first infections were linked to a live animal market. So far, there’s no evidence that COVID-19 is spread through semen or vaginal fluids, according to Planned Parenthood. Therefore, it would be easy to get COVID-19 if you have in-person sexual contact with someone who has it. If not, click here to let us know what you’d like to find out about the novel coronavirus.

This zoo in middle-of-nowhere Michigan is unlike anything you’ve ever seen

A zoo in the woods in Michigan's Upper Peninsula gives visitors a unique way to see exotic animals.

March 2016 community events calendar

It's your one-stop shop to finding out about events taking place around your community. Cost: Donation-basedFor more information, visit www.humanebroward.com. The Miami Brain Fair is a free educational event to teach kids how the brain works. Cost: Ticket prices range from $5 to $25For more information, visit www.crpc.org/concert-series-2015-2016, email concertseries@crpc.org or call 954-334-5174. Cost: $14 admission (special discounts are available)For more information, visit www.thefair.me/thefair/fairinfo-about_us.php.

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