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Search For An Animal Mate Goes Viral

July 22, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) Online dating websites match all types of singles together, even animals! Zoos in the U.S. now utilize a comprehensive, digital program that disperses information regarding animals who are available to breed. The database provides a plethora of information that can improve the success of breeding various species held in captivity. This new technology is an innovate and major step forward in conservation efforts made by zoos. Read on to learn more about this program and its encouraging results. — Global Animal

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Baby Otter Cuteness

April 9, 2012

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This adorable little otter was rescued on the central coast of California after being separated from her mother. With a little help from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, she’ll hopefully become a wild otter again! — Global Animal

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River Otter And Pup Play

March 20, 2012

(ANIMAL VIDEO) Come out and play! Rio and this river otter have been building a playful friendship over the past few months. — Global Animal

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Artsy Animals Say, “Take This, Picasso” (GALLERY)

February 3, 2012

(ANIMAL PICTURES) FLORIDA — What began as an enrichment activity for zoo animals at Zoo Miami has now become a full-fledged art show. What’s an elephant’s preferred medium? Nontoxic paints mixed with spices on canvas, of course. Floridians now have the chance to purchase these beautiful works of art at “Savage,” Zoo Miami’s first art show by animals, for animals. Don’t worry Global Animals – admission is free, and all proceeds from art sales will help Zoo Miami buy equipment used to study and conserve the very rare Florida Bonneted Bat as well as the migratory birds that pass through South Florida. Read more to find out the four-legged art show, “Savage,” and check out the stunning gallery below. — Global Animal

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Baby Otter Orphan Nursed Back To Health

January 27, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — A baby sea otter stranded off the coast of Cayucos, California was rescued last month and taken to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where she is currently being nursed back to health. Her caretakers are teaching the 10-week old to do the things a mother would normally teach her, like how to groom herself. Read more on Cayucos the orphaned otter, and how she is warming hearts worldwide. — Global Animal

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Otter Rock Juggling

December 14, 2011

(ANIMAL VIDEO) This little otter is practicing his juggling skills! — Global Animal

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