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Judge upholds cat custody ruling, says parenthood and pet ownership aren’t sameAn Alberta judge divided up a group of cats between two exes, saying neither gets to keep all of them because pets aren’t the same as kids and legally shouldn’t be treated as such.CanadaJan 16
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Crowds line Florida highway to protest deportation campThe compound's proponents say its location in the Florida wetlands, teeming with reptiles like alligators and Burmese pythons, make it an ideal spot for immigration detention.U.S. NewsJun 28, 2025
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Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme diseaseA warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say.EnvironmentJun 28, 2025
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Miami zoo tortoise turns 135 and celebrates his first Father’s Day“Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others!” Zoo Miami spokesman Ron Magill said in a statement.TrendingJun 15, 2025
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Ferocious-looking B.C. marine reptile fossil confirmed as new genusMike Trask died on May 15, eight days before the publication of the peer-reviewed findings in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology about Traskasaura sandrae, named in his honour.ScienceMay 23, 2025
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He let snakes bite him hundreds of times. Now his blood might save livesTim Friede has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times — often on purpose. Now scientists are studying his blood in hopes of creating a better treatment for snake bites.HealthMay 5, 2025
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Port Moody ban on mobile petting zoos meets mixed reactionPort Moody council has tasked staff to develop a policy banning mobile petting zoos and animal programs from operating in the city. Some animal groups agree, while others do not.CanadaJan 26, 2025
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Salmonella outbreak linked to geckos kills 1, infects 25 in CanadaThe Public Health Agency of Canada said 25 people have been infected across seven provinces in a salmonella outbreak linked to geckos.HealthOct 1, 2024
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New kind of pterodactyl uncovered with help from U of A paleontologistAncient flying reptiles, commonly called pterodactyls, were more diverse than first thought, according to new research by an international group of paleontologists.ScienceNov 29, 2019
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Large lizard believed to have escaped Little Ray’s in Hamilton has been foundThe director of the nature centre says the reptile was hiding in a small space in their office for nearly two months.CanadaAug 27, 2021
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Scientists track turtles during first nesting season since Gulf oil spill for clues on impact<p> Scientists track turtles during first nesting season since Gulf oil spill for clues on impact <p>PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE, Texas - Nearly hidden by brownish sand, the Kemps ridley sea turtle digging furiously with her back flippers as she carved out a flask-shaped hole to lay her eggs wasn't awar</p>WorldJun 17, 2011
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Summer camp gives kids hands-on pet lessons, education for would-be vets<p> Summer camp gives kids hands-on pet lessons, education for would-be vets TORONTO - Summer camp season is here and though many kids have been shipped off for countryside swims, canoe trips and marshmallow roasts, a small group of youngsters at a Toronto animal shelter is getting a hands-on education in train</p>Jul 5, 2011
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Facebook photo prompts alligator warning in eastern Ontario communitySTIRLING, Ont. - An eastern Ontario police chief is warning area residents to be cautious when dipping their toes in a local creek.CanadaJul 20, 2011
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Most U.S. rabies cases found in wildlife, not pets, thanks to vaccinationsLOS ANGELES, Calif. - Rabies prevention in the United States is by and large a success story, with just one to four people dying of rabies each year in the U.S. thanks to widespread pet vaccinations and aggressive treatment for people bitten by potentially rabid animals.HealthAug 9, 2011
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Once endangered, American crocodiles being monitored at nuclear plantHOMESTEAD, Fla. - An unexpected but fruitful relationship has blossomed between two potent forces in the swamps of South Florida: the American crocodile, and a nuclear power plant.WorldDec 6, 2011
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Once endangered, American crocodiles being monitored at nuclear plantHOMESTEAD, Fla. - An unexpected but fruitful relationship has blossomed between two potent forces in the swamps of South Florida: the American crocodile, and a nuclear power plant.Dec 6, 2011
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South Korea probes computer network crashComputer networks at major South Korean banks and top TV broadcasters crashed en masse Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyberattack by North Korea.MoneyMar 20, 2013
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Avant-garde designers take on the feet as the shoe obsession moves into new territoryNEW YORK, N.Y. - Shoes are having a 21st century moment as they've pushed from mere accessory to the centre of the fashion stage.Feb 20, 2013
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‘Reptile Guy’ raising money for a new facility in AbbotsfordIt's getting a bit crowded in Mike Hopcraft's house, not only with his own family but with almost 60 reptiles taking up residence. <br /><br />Sep 25, 2012