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10 Best Wildlife Travel Adventures

May 16, 2013

(WILDLIFE) Whether you are deep in the outback or on the shore of a coastal cay, every destination is an exciting wildlife adventure waiting to be explored. Many organizations, including PlanetWildlife, help travelers plan the perfect animal adventure where a close encounter with incredible creatures is almost guaranteed. PlanetWildlife has just teamed up with the wildlife charity RIGHT-tourism to educate tourists about responsible travel and the fair treatment of animals. Make sure to check out their websites before traveling to your desired destination, and read on for the top 10 best wildlife travel adventures in the world. — Global Animal

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SXSW Is For Dogs, Too

March 8, 2013

(PETS) As you read this, hundreds of thousands of people are flooding into Austin, TX for the largest music industry gathering in the world, South By Southwest. Austin is known as one of the most pet-friendly cities in the United States, but crowds can make taking your pooch with you a bit of a hassle. For the most part, if a restaurant has an outdoor space, you’re pretty much guaranteed it’s pet-friendly, and lots of restaurants cater to dogs with water bowls and pet treats. Here are some of our favorite pet-friendly Austin spaces. — Global Animal

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United Airlines: Deadly For Dogs

October 2, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) Michael Jarboe received devastating news when he learned his Neapolitan Mastiff Bam Bam did not survive their cross-country United Airlines flight. Upon landing in San Francisco, Jarboe learned his dog died from a heart attack, which is believed to have been induced by extreme heat and improper care. Read on to learn about this devastating loss and future implications. — Global Animal

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JFK Airport Unleashes Plan For Animal Care Facility

September 25, 2012

(ANIMAL CARE) Today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved plans to build a new $32 million animal care facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The facility—meant for flyers who want their pets spruced up before a flight or taken care of during a long trip—will provide kenneling, grooming, and other services for an estimated 70,000 domestic and wild animals per year. Not only will the facility cater to domestic pets like dogs and cats, but it will also feature a quarantine area for horses, an aviary, lawn space, a veterinary hospital, and rehabilitation center. Read on for more on JFK Airport’s grand plans. — Global Animal

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Travel Savvy Animals Use Public Transportation

September 16, 2012

(SMART ANIMALS) Everyday hundreds of passengers get on the Moscow Metro. The surprising part is that many of them are dogs. The strays are seeking shelter, warmth, and food. Most homeless dogs in Russia, around 35,000, keep away from people. But others have figured out ways of how to best navigate the city to their advantage. They take the metro to office buildings at lunch time, where they have good chances of getting some food scraps. The Russian dogs also have other advanced techniques for getting food. The ones that travel in packs have been spotted sending out the smaller, “cuter,” dogs to beg for food, knowing they might have more luck than the bigger ones. Read on to learn about other cases of traveling animals. — Global Animal

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International Crackdown On Illegal Animal Trade

August 9, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) This week, a giant black market bust left 4,000 people arrested and over twice that number of animals rescued. There was no hiding for these criminals, as officials were determined to save the tropical birds and put an end to their illegal trade. Many of these trafficked species are endangered, so this raid left animal advocates hopeful for the restoration of exotic European birds. Read on for more about the black market trade dangers and how much this operation has helped wildlife. — 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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Penguin Escapes To Freedom (VIDEO)

May 23, 2012

(PENGUIN NEWS) TOKYO — Two months ago, a penguin hatched an escape from the Tokyo aquarium and decided to settle in the Tokyo Bay. Due to the high levels of radiation in the area and the large amounts of pollution in the bay, people worried about the penguin’s health and safety. However, the penguin appears to be living a healthy lifestyle away from the aquarium. Read on to learn more about the search for the penguin and be sure to check out the video below. — Global Animal

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