ENGLAND (ANIMAL WELFARE) – The new royal couple seem to have a soft spot for animals, asking guests to donate to the Zoological Society of London, which helps save elephants in Thailand and rhino in Kenya.
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Unlikely Friends, Hopping Happily Together
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Piglets and bunnies are both symbols of springtime sweetness, and ridiculously cute ones at that. Just in time for Easter, check out these royally cute photos of Charles and William, an unlikely pair of best friends. — Global Animal
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Having A Bad Hair Day? So Are These Animals
(ANIMAL PICTURES) Everyone has a bad hair day now and then, and these animals are no exception. Check out these hilarious pictures of monkeys, dogs, guinea pigs, penguins, lions, and other animals with questionable hair styles. As you’ll see, a misbehaving coif only makes one more adorable. — Global Animal
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A Best Friend’s Tribute To Chewbaaka The Cheetah
ENDANGERED SPECIES (VIDEO) – Rescued cheetah Chewbaaka recently passed away at 16 years old, leaving many grieving friends behind. He and his best friend and rescuer, Dr. Laurie Marker, changed the way people view cheetahs, showing them it’s possible to live peacefully with animals. Read Dr. Marker’s beautiful tribute to the big cat she raised from the time he was 10 days old, and see the pictures that we can all remember this amazing animal by. — Global Animal
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Knut The Polar Bear: A Life In Pictures
(PHOTO GALLERY) – The world mourns the sudden loss of four-year-old Knut, Berlin’s most popular polar bear. After being rejected by his mother, Knut was raised by zookeeper Thomas Dörflein at the Berlin Zoo. There, he quickly became an internatoinal celebrity. The craze surrounding Knut, dubbed “Knutmania,” gained worldwide attention as his minature stuffed animals, DVDs and books sold off the shelves. Though experts are currently debating the exact cause of Knut’s death, all can certainly agree: Knut will be missed.
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New Preserve Allows Orangutans To Roam Free
Deforestation, slaughter, and the exotic pet trade: there exist many dangers for young Indonesian orangutans. Activists such as Birute Mary Galdikas have dedicated their lives to rehabilitating orphaned baby orangutans; however, resources are scarce, and there exist few safe places to release these primates. There is a glimmer of hope, though; read on to discover how a Hong Kong development company may give these captive orangutans a new life in the wild. — Global Animal
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GALLERY: Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Currently on exhibit at London’s Natural History Museum, The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, features the very best wildlife photographs, from hummingbirds to sperm whales. Check out the stunning wildlife photos from this year’s competition! — Global Animal
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Animal Antics (Photo Gallery)
Animals just can’t help but be cute. Take a look at the adorable activities pets and wildlife have been caught doing on camera! — Global Animal
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