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Mystery Mass Fish Stranding

March 4, 2013

(OCEANS) Last year, in mysterious circumstances, hundreds of dolphins stranded themselves along Cape Cod. Thankfully, 300 of them were rescued and helped back into the ocean. Unfortunately, 220 mangled Mobula Ray fish that were found on a beach in Gaza City were not as lucky. And once again, the bizarre stranding has no scientific explanation. Bob Rubin, an expert on Rays, told MailOnline that he has never seen a Mobula Ray fish mass stranding of such proportions. Although no exams have been performed on the fish, the local fisherman deemed them safe enough to consume, and brought them to sell at the market. Read on to learn more about Mobula Rays and the speculation surrounding the stranding. — Global Animal

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Shark Saves Man’s Life

September 18, 2012

(SHARKS) As it turns out, dogs aren’t the only ones saving human lives. A policeman was brought to safety by a shark last week after having drifted in the Pacific Ocean for a near record-breaking 106 days. With countless horror films like the legendary Jaws circulating, sharks have a reputation for being aggressive, man-eating creatures. In this real-life instance, though, this shark acts as an unlikely lifesaver. — Global Animal

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Green Heron Goes Fishing (VIDEO)

September 2, 2012

(WILDLIFE) Give a bird some bread and it’ll teach itself how to fish! There’s no question about the intelligence of animals and the ability to use tools. But this green heron’s plan is particularly nifty. Watch the video of this bird using a piece of bread to catch dinner. — Global Animal  

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Deaths Spur Shark Hunt In France

August 4, 2012

(SHARK NEWS) The French government gave the go-ahead for the extermination of bull sharks in the waters off the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion after a rise in shark attacks in the area. The government is giving out financial incentives to fishermen who kill the near threatened marine animal. With shark specialists contending that the drastic initiative will not work and with other humane alternatives on the table, the potential shark cull seems ridiculous and ineffective just to make waters safer for surfers. Read on for more on this potentially tragic and misguided decision. — Global Animal

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Fisherman Provides Prey For Bald Eagle

July 14, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) WASHINGTON — Last week, a lucky fisherman experienced real, wild life interaction when a 6-foot bald eagle dived down from the skies to snatch the man’s catch. As one of the most beautiful creatures in our world and an American icon, the bald eagle does not make many appearances in our everyday lives. Not only was this man able to see the grand bird, but he was also able to play a part in this human-animal connection by directly providing a meal for the eagle. Read on for more details about the unbelievable incident. — Global Animal 

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Fishermen Willingly Limit Their Catch

July 3, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) ENGLAND — In an effort to help protect and preserve the ecosystem of Lyme Bay, fishermen have congregated and voluntarily signed an agreement to limit the amount of fishing done per year. These restrictions will be a big help in maintaining the nature and wildlife of the area, and improving conditions for animals. Read on to learn how fishermen and scientists are working together to protect the habitat. — Global Animal

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Dolphins Team Up With Fisherman

May 6, 2012

(DOLPHINS) BRAZIL — Bottlenose dolphins in southern Brazil have taught themselves to work as a team with artisanal fisherman. The dolphins have been herding schools of fish into the fisherman’s nets, and eating the ones that escape. The fact that the dolphins are doing this without any formal training or previous human contact shows extreme intelligence and cooperation skills on their part. It’s good to see dolphins and humans working together, rather than people harming these amazing animals. Read on for more on these cooperative dolphins. — Global Animal 

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The Black Fish Swims With Fish Protection League

March 22, 2012

(OCEAN NEWS) The Black Fish conservation group is joining forces with the UK-based Fish Protection League (FPL). The Black Fish is a European organization focused on promoting sea-life welfare, similar to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. In 2010, the Black Fish cut the nets of six Taiji dolphin holding pens, hoping to free the animals inside. Unfortunately, no dolphins were freed. The Black Fish believes that it is unacceptable to keep dolphins, orca’s and other marine wildlife in captivity, given the vast areas which these animals normally inhabit, the miserable conditions under which they are often kept, and the stress that public performances put on them. Read on for more on the new partnership. — Global Animal

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