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Smart Collar To Revolutionize Animal Science

September 15, 2011

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) A new animal tracking “smart collar” will revolutionize our knowledge of wildlife by allowing us to have round-the-clock journals of animals’ actions, including eating habits, metabolic rates, sleeping patterns, time spent resting, time spent running, and other vital information. This data will allow for enhanced wildlife management and conservation. Read on for the research behind the “smart collar” technology and what effect it could have on wildlife conservation. — Global Animal

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Animals With Cameras (Gallery)

September 14, 2011

(ANIMAL PICTURES) While it may be hard to get animals to pose for pictures, these animals seem eager to be the ones taking the photos. Check out these adorable pictures of animals and cameras. — Global Animal

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Philippine Park Tries To Cash In On Mega Croc

September 14, 2011

(CROCODILE IN CAPTIVITY) PHILIPPINES — Lolong, the 20-foot saltwater crocodile that was caught in the Philippines, is now serving as the main attraction in a tourism park. PETA is demanding the giant crocodile’s release on the grounds that he can’t cope with the stress, which has already manifested through his refusal to eat. But releasing Lolong back into the wild could mean putting residents’ lives in danger as well as the reptile’s. Read on and decide for yourself if it is justifiable to hold this extraordinary animal in captivity. — Global Animal

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Using DNA Traces To Capture Hunters

September 13, 2011

(WILDLIFE HUNTING) SCOTLAND — While traps are often set up to capture animals, scientists in Scotland have reversed this notion as they have developed a method to trap the hunters. After killing an animal, these hunters take parts of the animal and flee the scene, leaving behind most of the body. However, James Govan and other Scottish scientists have found a way to obtain DNA traces of the hunter from the dead animal. While the team believes the system works best for capturing deer hunters, they believe the DNA trap can be used to find rhino, elephant, and other animal poachers as well. Read on for the full scoop on how DNA remains can be used to identify hunters. — Global Animal

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Drunk Moose Gets Into Trouble

September 13, 2011

(DRUNK MOOSE/ELK) SWEDEN — After consuming several fermented apples and becoming heavily intoxicated, a Swedish moose stumbled onto a tree and wound up stuck in its branches. Luckily, with the help of some concerned neighbors, the drunken moose was able to slide off the tree to freedom, where the dazed elk collapsed and spent the remainder of the night sobering up. We’re betting this moose has sworn off eating those darned apples ever again! — Global Animal

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Scientists Lose Contact With Happy Feet

September 12, 2011

(HAPPY FEET) NEW ZEALAND — Just one week after being released into the Antarctic ocean, the emperor penguin Happy Feet is missing. Scientists have not received any transmissions from the tracking device that was placed on the penguin before his re-release into the wild after his two-month rehabilitation period. Read on for some ideas about what happened and whether researchers are hopeful the wayward bird will grace us with his presence again sometime in the future. — Global Animal

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Eureka! A Golden Cat Sighting (VIDEO)

September 8, 2011

(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) AFRICA — Recently, a conservation group working in a Gabon forest got the opportunity to see an elusive African golden cat. These cats have been able to largely avoid human contact over the years as these felines are timid and tend to live in dense forests. However, one golden cat decided to hang around for a while in front of one of the group’s cameras. Check out this one of a kind video of an African golden cat! — Global Animal

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Rancher Fined After Using Illegal Pesticide To Kill Animals

September 4, 2011

(PESTICIDES/ANIMAL CONTROL) IDAHO — An Idaho rancher was fined $1,500 after using the illegal pesticide, Carbofuran. He placed it around his farm, which lead to the poisoning of two neighborhood dogs — one died and the other was sickened. The rancher was ordered to pay $700 in restitution to the guardians of the two dogs. Does the punishment fit the crime? Tell us what you think. — Global Animal

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