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World’s Rarest Ducklings Hatch

April 11, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) MADAGASCAR — In 2006, Madagascan pochards were thought to be extinct until 22 were discovered nesting along a lake in Northern Madagascar. Since then, conservationists have taken these rare ducks to a breeding facility in hopes of increasing the population, restoring their environment, and releasing the ducks back into the wild. The newest batch of ducklings were the first to be born in the breeding center and are restoring hope that the breed can saved. Read on for more information on this adorable endangered species. — Global Animal 

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Dog Eats Masters Tickets, But Re-gifts Later

April 11, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) What happens when your pooch eats once-in-a-lifetime tickets to the Masters Golf Tournament? Russ Berkman had to think quick when his Swiss mountain dog, Sierra, gobbled up the goods. Read on for this hilarious tale. — Global Animal

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The Blues Of An Endangered Butterfly

April 10, 2012

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) FLORIDA — Federal officials announced a new addition to the Endangered Species List on April 6. The Miami blue butterfly spends its life in just one given area, and has struggled to survive since the 1970′s. Due to coastal development, mosquito spray, and natural storms, existence of these blue-hued insects seemed impossible. After being re-discovered, their populations hovered near zero. Read on for the details about this extremely rare butterfly, and to get the full details on their new protection. — Global Animal

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Hyenas Change Diet During Lent

April 10, 2012

(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) Research suggests that hyenas eat less meat scavenged from human garbage during lent, and have to supplement their diet with other sources. Hyenas are opportunistic and can digest almost anything, including bones. During lent, when local Christians give up meat, researches find that hyenas hunt more wild animals instead. Read more on this interesting phenomenon. — Global Animal

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Chicken With Side Of Arsenic

April 10, 2012

(FACTORY FARMS) Arsenic in chickens? Really? Johns Hopkins University and Arizona State University tested chicken feathers to reveal levels of arsenic, Benadryl and illegal antibiotics. Chickens are fed arsenic to make their flesh a more appetizing shade of pink and to fight infection. The illegal antibiotics found create antibiotic-resistant viruses that kill more Americans per year than AIDS, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read on about the poisons purposely given to animals raised for food. — Global Animal

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An Animal Loving Idea For Your Birthday

April 10, 2012

(COMPASSIONATE LIVING) Kaitlyn Graziano, a New Jersey teen, chose to have a compassionate birthday. Instead of asking for fancy birthday gifts, Kaitlyn asked her family and friends to get pet supplies, and then donated them to a local animal shelter. If you’d like to do the same, simply go to the website of the animal shelter of your choice and see their donation wish list. Read more to find out more about this teen’s inspiring birthday idea. — Global Animal

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Megan’s Meat-Free Monday: Chocolate Chip Cookies

April 9, 2012

(VEGAN RECIPE) Who doesn’t love a simple chocolate chip cookie? Try this sweet and easy recipe for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. I like to use cacao powder, a superfood, for a boost of extra chocolate flavor. Or leave it out for a more traditional chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate is a good source of magnesium and is full of antioxidants. It can also increase serotonin levels which makes us happy, but chocolate lovers already know that! — Global Animal

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Lazy Panda Libidos

April 9, 2012

(PANDAS) New research has determined that while male pandas are able to reproduce 6 months out of the year, female pandas are only reproductively viable 24 to 72 hours out of year. Female pandas only have 1-2 cubs biannually, making the struggle to increase the population slow moving and challenging. As if their mating schedules didn’t make things difficult enough, the Smithsonian estimates that by 2080, only half the giant pandas natural habitat will be suitable to live in due to climate change. Read on for more information on the difficulty these animals face. — Global Animal 

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