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spca dogs :: Article Creator CNY SPCA Pet Of The Week: Mario The Canine Casanova Mario doesn't look Italian, but he's a canine Casanova! Mario came to the shelter as a stray in July. He's forty-three pounds and about seven years old. He's a little timid when you first meet him, but once he comes around, he's very devoted. Mario would do well as the only dog and would do best with older, respectful kids. He loves to sniff and explore. He's also very food-motivated and loves to learn. If you're looking for a doggy Don Juan, look no further than Mario! TO ADOPT In order to adopt, you must fill out an application, pay an adoption fee, and your current pets must be up to date on their rabies vaccines. All adopted cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have had all vaccinations before they go to a new home. LOCATION RECOMMENDED•syracuse.Com OCHS adoptable pet: Blo

do fish feel pain :: Article Creator Do Fish Feel Pain? Victoria Braithwaite / Oxford University Press / 256 pages The realization that mammals and birds are capable of experiencing pain and distress has had a profound influence on our relationship with them. The knowledge of this pain capacity has inspired a substantial number of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies that dictate how mammals and birds can and should be treated when used for food and fiber production, in research, as companion animals, in zoological displays, and in many other situations. Although there is much work still to be done in improving the lives of these animals, no one should question that mammals and birds need to be protected from unnecessary pain and distress. But what about fish? Fish are hooked for recreation and food. Commercial fisheries capture and kill millions of fish every day. Fish are electro-shocked by researchers, managers poison unwanted fish in

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shark :: Article Creator Florida Man Bitten Twice By Shark At Same Beach Over A Decade Apart Waves splashing over the reef at Bathtub Reef Beach at sunrise on Hutchinson Island, Florida. (Photo credit: Diana Robinson Photography/Getty Images) While the odds of being bitten by a shark are remarkably low-1 in 4.3 million, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History-one Stuart, Florida, man has beaten those odds twice in just over 10 years. More than a decade after his first shark bite, Cole Taschman, 28, is recovering from another bite he suffered at the same beach. Taschman's first encounter occurred when he was 16 while surfing in waist-deep water at the "Stuart Rocks" break off Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida, when a roughly 5-foot-long blacktip reef shark clamped onto his right hand. Taschman managed to fend off the shark by striking its head with his surfboard. He then used his T-shirt as a makeshift band

blue tongue disease :: Article Creator Number Of Animals Dead From Bluetongue In North Rises To 193 The number of animals which have died in an outbreak of bluetongue disease in the north has risen to 193, with the disease now having been detected across 133 farms, the north's 'agriculture ministry' said on Thursday. The 'ministry' added that the disease has now been detected near the villages of Trikomo and Vatili, and that now, "necessary measures have been taken in businesses and regions where the disease has been detected to prevent its spread". It said the disease is "difficult to control due to the large number of potential hosts", and that "restricting the movement of affected animals can reduce the spread of the disease, but it is not completely effective." "There is a vaccine against some forms of the virus, but there is no cross-protection between different forms. Controlling f

minke whale :: Article Creator The Mystery Of Two Dead Minke Whales Found Along The Jersey Shore Your browser is not supportedapp.Com app.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on app.Com Two Whales Found Dead Within Two Days In NJ, NY Waters Marine biologists are taking a closer look after the remains of a young minke whale washed ashore in New Jersey Friday — less than 24 hours after another dead whale was found floating off Staten Island. On Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard spotted a 16- to 18-foot-long whale "floating in the Lower Bay/Raritan Bay area." A tracking tag was planted on the carcass, which federal investigators with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipate wil

animal care :: Article Creator Animal Care Services Welcomes New Director From Oklahoma City SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services has a new director coming to town from Oklahoma City. The City of San Antonio announced on Wednesday that Jonathan Gary is headed to San Antonio as the new Director of Animal Care Services starting Dec. 30. "Following a nationwide search with more than 100 applicants, Gary emerged as the selected candidate due to his exceptional experience in all facets of animal welfare," stated in a press release from the City of San Antonio. Gary has spent 25 years working in animal welfare in Oklahoma City, Okla. According to the release, Gary served as the Animal Welfare Division's director over the past eight years, overseeing the health, welfare, and safety of all animals in OKC. "I have total confidence in Mr. Gary's ability to lead Animal Care Services in its mission to pro

oviparous :: Article Creator Shark Tidbits Shark Tidbits The list below should satisfy the cravings of those who just want a taste of the fascinating world of sharks. Consider it a plate of elasmobranch hors d'oeuvres. For a more complete meal, see Clickable Shark for anatomy, Who's Who of Sharks for species and their ecology, and, for a personal take, Close Encounters and the interviews with experts under Sharkmasters. EvolutionLife CycleShark SuperlativesThe Human FactorShark Tagging Evolution The first sharks on Earth: Ancient relatives of sharks first appeared in the world's oceans about 400 million years ago. Today, sharks are classified among the elasmobranchs, which also includes the rays and skates. Number of species: There are well over 350 known species of sharks, and new species are described every year. The difference between a shark and other fish: Unlike bony fish, sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras are cartilaginous fish,

serval cat :: Article Creator The 15 Most Expensive Cat Breeds When Money Is No Object "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're looking for a furry, four-legged sweetie to snuggle—and have some serious coin to spare—you're definitely going to want to check out our rundown of the most expensive cat breeds. Some, like the Himalayan, are fluffy cat breeds, while others (such as the Maine coon) are known for their outgoing natures and extreme friendly personalities. The following kitties do share some traits, however: they're all biscuit-making purr machines that love to rub against you. And, as anyone who's ever parented a Persian, ragdoll, or even a Savannah (the spendiest breed of all) will tell you, the kitties on our list are worth every single cent. Of course, if you just dropped by to gawk at the exotic or even downright odd-looking mousers below (hellll