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New Kitty Cam: Outdoor Cats Vs. Wildlife

August 7, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) GEORGIA — Ever wonder what your outdoor cat has been doing all day without you? The University of Georgia and the National Geographic Society have answers and the results are rather startling. The study reveals that house cats are most likely outside hunting wildlife like birds and lizards. The new results show that cats kill far more than a billion animals per year, more than previously thought. Read on for more on the study and how house cats are affecting native bird populations in North America.  — Global Animal

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Cat Drastically Changes A Boy’s Life

August 4, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) ENGLAND — Throughout his entire life, Lorcan Dillon, a young boy suffering from selective mutism, has been unable to express his emotions or even properly communicate with his family. His intense anxiety disorder has prevented him from speaking to fellow classmates or teachers, heavily affecting his social life. A cure to the disease seemed impossible, that is, until Jessi-Cat came along. Routine trips to the doctor, a pill every morning? These are demands Lorcan does not need to hear, as his cat has worked wonders in helping overcome his disability. Read on to learn just how much Lorcan’s condition has progressed, and find out how animals have helped tremendously in other recovery stories. — Global Animal

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Giant Panda’s Lucky Six

August 2, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — A twenty-year-old panda named Bai Yun set a record this week when she gave birth to her sixth cub. The latest birth made the San Diego Zoo resident the panda mom with the most babies outside of China. Read on for details about this endangered mammal and how she and her cub are getting along. — Global Animal

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Wildlife-Tracking Website: Bonus Or Danger?

August 1, 2012

(WILDLIFE SAFETY) SOUTH AFRICA — This month, a young student attracted Google’s attention after creating a website that provides updates of animal’s whereabouts in a South African national park. While the intricate website initially sounds like a dream for tourists and professional photographers, it leaves some worrying about potential poachers who would be able to locate these exotic animals with just the click of a button. Could this be a threat, or should we celebrate the schoolboy’s complex invention? Read on for more details on the site, and tell us what you think! — Global Animal

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Katie Holmes Uses Animals For Pain Relief

July 31, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actress Katie Holmes has not yet adopted a dog after she was recently spotted scanning a dog boutique, but she has taken her six-year-old daughter Suri to visit some amazing animals. A special trip to the Bronx Zoo in New York City on Saturday was most likely an attempt to ease the healing process of Katie’s divorce to actor Tom Cruise. It’s no secret that animals can be very therapudic in helping people cope mentally and physically. — Global Animal

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Animals In The Air Advance

July 29, 2012

(PET TRAVEL) Over the years, the question of whether animals are safe to fly has been a hot topic. Some claim the rules are not strict enough, especially as these incalculable deaths on aircrafts go unreported. Recently, though, the Department of Transportation has responded to a petition that addresses these issues. Read on to learn more about how you can help change these deceiving regulations and simultaneously provide a more safe environment for our pets. — Global Animal

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Shelter Dogs Get a Taste of Fame

July 26, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) BRITAIN — Just weeks after Ireland ignored international pleas to abstain from euthanizing a mixed dog who resembled a pit bull, a diverse audience of shelter dogs in London participated in one of the biggest international events: the bearing of the Olympic torch. Former England soccer player Michael Owens, who has two bulldogs himself, had the honor of carrying the torch through a large gathering of dogs. Read on to learn about the dogs who cheered Owens along the legendary route, and help find them a home! — Global Animal

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Raindrops: Dangerous to Hummingbirds?

July 25, 2012

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) It’s hard to believe that a simple raindrop could be hazardous, but a recent study shows that hummingbirds actually adjust the way they fly in order to avoid being taken out by rain. Learning about how these intelligent birds adapt their flights according to the weather can be beneficial to the way we navigate aircrafts. Read on for more details on how hummingbirds can help our aerospace navigation. — Global Animal

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