(SHARK FINS) Legislators in Albany, New York announced a bill on Tuesday to end the sale, trade, possession, and distribution of shark fins. With bans passed last year in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, New York will be the fifth U.S. state to end the market for this Chinatown delicacy, a dish that kills 73 million sharks every year. Read on for the response to this pending ban, and which states are taking on the cause. — Global Animal
Whale Poop In Perfume?
(WHALES) What is the most expensive ingredient in perfume? Poop of course! Sperm whale poop to be exact. Sperm whales create ambergris, a solid, waxy substance in their intestines to aid digestion. The fragrant ambergris can be worth $20 a gram, making these beauties quite the commodity. However, a question of morality remains, with sperm whales being an endangered species, is it wise to put such a high price tag on the animal’s by-product? Should those who stand to illegally make a profit from ambergris be prosecuted? Read on to learn more about this “gold of the sea” and tell us what you think in our poll. — Global Animal
Doggie Ear Infections
(PET CARE) Grooming is important for the health of your pet, and frequent ear cleaning can help to avoid painful ear infections. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for ear infection symptoms, causes and remedies. — Global Animal
Sharks: The Popular Fish In The Sea?
(SHARKS) Contrary to popular belief, a new study has revealed how Blacktip reef sharks organize themselves into meaningful social groups. The study demonstrates how these sharks engage in relationships and teamwork with other sharks of the same sex and age. Read on to learn more about this study and associated research suggesting how sharks may be social creatures after all. — Global Animal
Goat Learns To Jump
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This goat learns some groovy dance moves from a special friend. — Global Animal
Community Saves Trapped Puppy (VIDEO)
(ANIMAL RESCUE) MICHIGAN — Earlier this month, the Michigan Humane Society aided in the rescue of a one month-old puppy from a Detroit underground drain pipe after being trapped overnight. Thanks to the community’s dedicated efforts, this puppy was safely reunited with his mother. See the viral video of this miraculous rescue below. — Global Animal
Camera Spots Rare “Spirit” Bear (GALLERY)
(RARE SPECIES) Photographer Paul Nicklen has captured images of the very rare Kermode “Spirit” bear in a British Columbia forest. A subspecies of the American black bear, the population is believed to only be around a few hundred. Their mystique and small number has prompted the British Columbian government to fine hunters $100,000 CAD for shooting one. Read on for more on this mysterious bear. — Global Animal
Will Your Dog Watch DOGTV?
(PET TV) Animal-loving entrepreneurs in San Diego have launched a new 24-hour channel for dogs, DOGTV. Daily programs include dog’s-eye-perspectives from within a moving car, dogs playing with balls, and nap time. All programming is run with the hope of helping dogs, often lonely at home, from boredom, or developing stress and separation issues problems. Read on for this new channel catered to canines. — Global Animal
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