Environmentalists can't corral Palin (AP)
AP - At the National Governors Association conference where she first met John McCain, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin had other business: making her case to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne against classifying the polar bear as a threatened species.
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Taiwan zoo hopes to welcome China pandas in November (AFP)
AFP - Officials at Taiwan's biggest zoo said Wednesday they hoped to welcome a pair of giant pandas from rival China as early as November, a move expected to draw millions of tourists to the capital.
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Changing of the guard: Talks over bearskin hats (AFP)
AFP - Military chiefs are to meet with an animal rights group on Tuesday to discuss alternatives to the traditional bearskin hats famously worn by the guards at Buckingham Palace.
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Hundreds of mink set loose from Utah farm (AP)
AP - Animal rights activists broke into a mink farm and released hundreds of the animals from their pens, police said.
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Thousands of Australia's koalas felled by land-clearing: WWF (AFP)
AFP - Australian koalas are dying by the thousands as a result of land clearing in the country's northeast, while millions of birds and reptiles are also perishing, conservation group WWF said Sunday.
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Baby panda feted in Japan dies after just three days (AFP)
AFP - A giant panda cub whose rare birth by artificial insemination led to rejoicing in Japan died on Friday after just three days, zoo officials said.
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Atlanta panda cub put in incubator for monitoring (AP)
AP - The only panda born at a U.S. zoo so far this year was placed in an incubator on Monday for closer monitoring by zookeepers after visitors flocked to watch mother and child on a live video feed at Zoo Atlanta.
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Groups: Bush rushing to rewrite species rules (AP)
AP - The Bush administration is providing insufficient time for public comment as it seeks to loosen rules protecting endangered species, representatives of more than 100 conservation groups charged Friday.
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Beetles Evolving as Lovers or Fighters (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - The evolutionary tradeoff between becoming a biggerfighter or lover could lead to new species among dung beetle populations.
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Extreme Recycling: Zoo Doo (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Some zoos in the U.S. offer an exotic way to fertilize their gardens through a unique method of recycling waste from zoo animals.
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Angel the dog credited with saving kittens (AP)
AP - You've heard of man bites dog. What about, dog saves cats? A two-year-old dog that had been turned over to the Nevada Humane Society's shelter in Reno is being credited with rescuing six abandoned kittens.
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Activists stage dolphin die-in at Japanese embassy in US (AFP)
AFP - Environmental and animal rights activists dressed as dolphins Wednesday staged a die-in in Washington to protest what they called the "horrific butchering" of thousands of dolphins by Japanese fishermen every year.
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UK army to consider alternatives to bearskin hats (AP)
AP - After meeting with animal rights activists, the British military said Tuesday that it will study alternative materials to replace the bearskin hats worn by the soldiers who guard Buckingham Palace.
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Sudden death after arrest may be new syndrome (Reuters)
Reuters - Young men who die suddenly after being arrested by the police may be victims of a new syndrome similar to one that kills some wild animals when they are captured, Spanish researchers said on Tuesday.
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Dead For Years, Ferrets Finally Become Fathers (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Black-footed ferrets at the Smithsonian's National Zoo have birthed two kits sired by males who died in 1999 and 2000.
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Changes to Endangered Species Act Called Bad Science (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Changes that the Bush administration is proposing to make to Endangered Species Act regulations just aren't sound science, various scientists and conservation groups say.They're concerned that the loss of scientific oversight resulting from the changes will leave some species vulnerable to federal projects that could damage habitats.The Endangered Species Act (ESA), signed into law by President Nixon on Dec. 28, 1973, does more than just provide for the creation of the Endangered Species List. ...
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Whalers in Norway defend castigated hunt (AFP)
AFP - In the Lofoten Islands, the main base for Norway's whaling industry, whalers adamantly defend the harshly criticised practice and reject claims that consumers are not buying whale meat.
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Giant panda cub born at Zoo Atlanta (AP)
AP - Zoo Atlanta's giant panda family just got larger.
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Whales shedding blubber, Japan study says (AFP)
AFP - Japan, under fire overseas for whaling it justifies as research, has released its findings -- whales are losing blubber because ocean resources are growing scarce.
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Three pandas born during final weekend of Olympics: reports (AFP)
AFP - Three giant pandas have been born in southwest China, bringing the total number of new arrivals of the endangered species this year to at least 19, state media reported.
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Nominate individuals, organizations, and the like for outstanding service to animals. Animals are eligible for nomination in categories such as most pampered pet.
http://www.americananimalawards.com/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
List of books with memorable animal characters plus list of pet-related sites.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8078/animals.html
Animal Control Division and Shelter
A shelter in Frederick County Maryland, USA provides information on the adoption and care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. Includes individual stories and photographs.
http://www.co.frederick.md.us/index.asp?NID=15
Your source for pet info about dogs, cats, horses, pet pictures, and pet news.
http://www.animalhubbub.com/
Connect with pet lovers and find cute pet photos, video, info and advice about all kinds of pets, from dogs and cats to hamsters and horses.
http://pets.aol.com
Games, cartoons, polls, stories, and pet care guides for kids.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_home
Dog and cat names, their popularity, meanings and ratings.
http://www.bowwow.com.au/
Provides listings of breeders of dogs and cats. Also offers pet merchandise, vet advice, and tips.
http://www.breedersclub.net/
Articles and links to information on various family pets and animals.
http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/animals-and-pets.asp
Detailed information about all animals kept as pets anywhere in the world.
http://centralpets.com/
Tips on the care and feeding of cockatiels and gerbils, photos and links.
http://www.geocities.com/dlferr/
Focused on anthrozoology, the study of human/animal bonding and interaction. News, short stories and selected readings.
http://www.fluffyfables.com
Features animal classifieds including ads for rescue organizations, animal adoptions, pet adoption and pets for sale.
http://www.furrycritter.com
A membership club for pet owners with articles, pictures, tips, and message boards about pets, discounts for members to pet supply stores and pet insurances.
http://www.go-pets.com/
Pet care tips, stories and anecdotes.
http://happypets.addr.com/
Reference for names of animals featured on TV and in movies.
http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/famous/animals.html
A pet lovers community with interactive features such as games, chat, electronic postcards, and online articles.
http://www.lovemypets.com/
Female and male names sorted as either human or fun, and a pet of the month contest.
http://www.geocities.com/names4pets/
Resources for new and soon-to-be pet owners including choosing the right pet, care and ownership costs, discussions, safety precautions, pet adjustment, housebreaking, feeding, grooming, travel, names, photographs, and stories.
http://www.newpet.com/
Features a place for pet lovers to celebrate their love of animals through pet stories, humor, and articles.
http://www.pawsperouspets.com/
Chat forum for pet owners and animal lovers. Noticeboard, surveys and articles.
http://www.paw-talk.net
A celebration of cats, dogs, and other pets as personalities. Profiles with photographs, memorials, book store, and links.
http://www.jeffery2.demon.co.uk/pets/
Pet Guardian Angels of America
General and health articles about pets, book recommendations, and links.
http://www.pgaa.com
Includes cartoons, recipes, pictures, and information about animal care, pet welfare and shelters.
http://www.petloveshack.com/
Features a new pet story and photo each day. Pet owners may also nominate their pet for consideration.
http://www.petoftheday.com/
Features image galleries, discussions, polls, links, health information, sound files, instant messaging and chat room.
http://www.communityzero.com/petpalace
Provides articles about dogs, cats, fish and birds, along with listings of kennels, pet sitters, vets, groomers, and trainers, free pictures, graphics, screen savers, and electronic postcards, and chat forums.
http://www.thepetprofessor.com/
Offers general information on pet care, along with a vet locator, ask the vet area, pet of the week, and a newsletter.
http://www.petalia.com.au
Promoting responsible ownership. Includes media releases, select a pet, publications and statistics.
http://www.petnet.com.au/
Lost and found listings and a directory of pet businesses, animal shelters, vets, and animal organizations.
http://www.petwork.com/
Offers forums, articles, and picture galleries of reptiles, marine and freshwater fish.
http://www.rachael.cc
Humorous photos, stories, graphics and wallpapers; links to shelters, pet care tips.
http://rulingcatsanddogs.com
Find a pet, watch pet videos or browse through dog and cat photos, and learn more about dog and cat health, nutrition, behavior and training information.
http://pets.yahoo.com/