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Tragedy Strikes Ohio Leopard, Twice

January 31, 2012

(LEOPARD) OHIO — Following the tragic slaying of over fifty exotic animals in Zanesville, Ohio last October, one would hope that the six surviving animals of the scandal would go on to live happier lives. Unfortunately tragedy has struck again, as Sunday morning a gate struck the neck of one of the surviving leopards at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. We here at Global Animal mourn both the recent loss of the leopard as well as all of the animals lost just three months ago in the very avoidable Zanesville Animal Massacre. Read more on the tragic fate of this beautiful creature. — Global Animal

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Australian Beachgoers Unaffected By Shark Attacks

January 31, 2012

(SHARKS) AUSTRALIA — 2012 has already been a shark-infested summer for Australians. With three attacks in January, you’d think locals would be hesitant to return to the sun-soaked beaches. They’re not. Read more on why locals are still venturing into the water unafraid of their underwater neighbors, despite increases in shark numbers near shore. — Global Animal

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Dairy Farm Cows “Spoiled” With Waterbeds

January 26, 2012

(FARM TECHNOLOGY) The cows of Conrad Farms, a dairy farm/livestock spa in Ohio, have been lounging atop waterbeds for nearly a year now. Not a bad life for these Ohio cows. The waterbeds have not only produced a higher-quality milk, but have also promoted better overall health for the cows. This progressive investment in a floundering agricultural market isn’t just a head-turner, but rather a way to give back to the cows: the literal business at hand. Read on for more on this growing farm technology. — Global Animal

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300 Dolphins Rescued Out Of Cape Cod Harbor

January 19, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) MASSACHUSETTS — As reported earlier this week, a large population of dolphins stranding themselves within the crevice harbors of Cape Cod. Today, however, there was only good news to be shared as an animal welfare group reported helping 300 dolphins make their way back to the ocean. Read more below on the remarkable rescue. — Global Animal

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Olivia Munn Bares All For PETA…Again

January 18, 2012

(ANTI-FUR) Olivia Munn, former co-host of G4′s Attack of the Show, current correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and co-star of the upcoming Aaron Sorkin penned HBO drama, The Newsroom, has once again shed her clothes for the popular PETA campaign, “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur.” Originally posing nude back in April 2010, this time Munn’s back in front of the camera with a furry bunny friend to keep her bare backside warm. — Global Animal

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Yao Ming: Panda Preservationist

January 18, 2012

(PANDA BEARS) CHINA — Six months following the official announcement of his retirement from professional basketball, Yao Ming is back in Chinese news. This week Yao was caught posing with some adorable panda bears, but this wasn’t just a cute photo-op. Ming is participating in a new Chinese program that hopes to preserve and repopulate the nation’s cuddly endangered species. Read more on the panda project and Yao’s involvement below. — Global Animals

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Interior Department Bans Importing Of Four Exotic Snakes

January 17, 2012

(ANIMAL LAW) The Burmese python, the northern and southern African pythons, and the yellow anaconda have all been banned by the U.S. Interior Department for any future importation. The announcement was held today at Everglades National Park where the non-native snake population has swelled beyond problematic. The pythons feed off endangered species native to the wetland region, causing future problems for the South Florida tourist attraction. Read more on the ban below. — Global Animal

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PETA’s Plea To Dr. Dre

January 11, 2012

After catching wind of Dr. Dre and Oscar de la Renta’s special edition Beats By Dre headphones, animal advocate and PETA representative Michelle Cho took to her PETA letterhead. Below you’ll find her impassioned plea for Dre to follow the lead of other animal-free designers in pledging to no longer design with real fur and exotic skins. Read the letter, directly addressed to the recently announced Coachella 2012 headliner, beneath the picture of the fox fur earmuffs/headphones. — Global Animal

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