About Elisabeth Torres

Elisabeth graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in English/LIterature and Psychology. She is currently pursuing her masters at UCLA in Film and Television writing. During her time in Miami Elisabeth was on the swim team and marine mammal stranding team, and got to help with many water rescue and stranding situations. She currently resides in Santa Monica with her son, six month old english bulldog, Ernie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, running, and yoga.

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Heroic Dog Gives Life To Save Guardian

September 11, 2012

(HEROIC PETS) A dog lost his life last Thursday when he pulled his guardian out of the way of an oncoming train. According to Russian news site Ria Novosti, the 48-year old man sought to end his life by drinking a bottle of vodka and falling asleep on train tracks in the city of Karaganda. Aida Muldashevan, an investigator with the local transport police department, said,  ”Upon seeing the train, the dog started pulling its owner away. When train drivers saw the dog on the rail tracks, they used the emergency brake.” But it was too late. — Global Animal

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City Coexists With Bears

September 10, 2012

(WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS) CALIFORNIA — A 300-lb black bear was spotted strolling through residential neighborhoods heading towards the freeway in Montrose, CA. Highway patrol stopped traffic and a deputy helicopter monitored the scene while waiting for Fish and Game officials to arrive. The bear was successfully tranquilized  and officials delivered him to a location deep in the Los Angeles National Forest.  Although bear sightings are common this time of year, Montrose has a unique mindset towards encounters with their furry four-legged neighbors. Read on for more information. — Global Animal 

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Mysterious Mass Animal Deaths Plague Lake Erie

September 6, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CANADA — Residents along Lake Erie were woken up by a smell that was similar to a septic tank backing up yesterday, when tens of thousands of dead fish and sea gulls washed ashore. The scene is reminiscent of earlier this month when thousands of dead fish washed up along the Texas shore, and when birds seemed to fall dead from the sky in Arkansas in 2011. Researchers have ruled out many reasons for the deaths and are still looking to make sense of this strange phenomenon. Is this really just another coincidence, or a direct result of the damage humans have done to the planet? Read on for more eerie details. — Global Animal  

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Creators Of “The Cove” Launch New Campaign

September 4, 2012

(DOCUMENTARIES) The brilliant minds behind the The Cove are working on their second documentary entitled The Singing Planet. The film will focus on humanity’s role in causing mass extinction and the drastic measures necessary for initiating cultural change. Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos told the Wall Street Journal, “If The Cove was Ocean’s Eleven, the new film’s going to be Ocean’s Twelve. A little bit bigger, better, and higher quality in its production values.” A new kickstarter campaign called “The Heist,” has launched to help The Ocean Preservation Society fund a final and top-secret part of the film. Look below for more on The Singing Planet and “The Heist.” — Global Animal 

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Battered Sea Turtle Rushed To Hospital

September 3, 2012

(NATURAL DISASTERS) FLORIDA — American Airlines provided a free flight to a 123-pound endangered female hawksbill sea turtle blown ashore by Tropical Storm Isaac. She was found on the beach in St. Croix in poor condition, and was flown to a turtle hospital in the Florida Keys. Read below for more on this sea turtle rescue. — Global Animal 

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Dog Gets Second Chance On New Legs (VIDEO)

August 31, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) MEXICO — A dog who had his front paws cut off by an organized drug cartel is now able to walk and play again thanks to his new prosthetic legs. Pay de Limon, or Lemon Pie, was found bleeding in a dumpster after his run in with the heartless criminals. It’s suspected the cartel members were practicing torture methods, like cutting fingers off people who are kidnapped. — Global Animal 

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New Dam Threatens Thailand’s Tigers

August 30, 2012

(TIGERS) THAILAND — A proposed dam in Thailand would flood almost eight miles of a national park where conservationists have been working to increase the wild tiger population. With fewer than 3,200 tigers remaining in the wild and only 300 in Thailand, it would be a shame to see them suffer more casualties at the hands of humans. Experts say the dam will literally wash away years of conservation efforts. Read on for more information on the Mae Wong dam. — Global Animal 

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Arctic Sea Ice Will Hit Record Low

August 27, 2012

(ENVIRONMENT) — Arctic sea ice levels are set to hit record lows this September. With the ice melting and the ocean temperatures becoming warmer the effect on animals is not going to be good. Polar bears among many other animals depend heavily on the ice for survival. Read on for more about this disappointing discovery.  — Global Animal 

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