Pint-Sized Chihuahua Takes a Piggyback Ride on His Accommodating ‘Dog Beach’ Pal — TIME

A video of two dogs who are as thick as thieves is making the rounds on the internet. In the clip shared Sunday on the “Big Ben and Tiny Tim” Facebook page, these two cuties looked like the best of friends as Tiny Tim rode Big Ben’s back across Gypsy Glen Lake in McHenry, Ill.… via …

I Fear Sharks So Much That I Just Sharted! — Through Open Lens

F/6.3, 1/640, ISO 7200. Pied-Billed Grebe Why do sharks make terrible lawyers? They’re too nice! Interesting Fact: Pied-billed Grebe chicks typically leave the nest the first day after hatching and spend much of their first week riding around on a parent’s back. They usually spend most of their first 3 weeks on or near the […] …

Turtle Embryos May Play A Role In Whether They Become Male Or Female — News : NPR

In many turtle species, sex is determined by temperature in the egg. That makes turtles particularly vulnerable to climate change. But scientists say the animals may have a way to shield themselves.(Image credit: Ye et. al / Current Biology) via Turtle Embryos May Play A Role In Whether They Become Male Or Female — News : …

Top Dem Puts Hold On Trump Interior Nominee, Requests DOJ Perjury Probe — Straight from the Horse’s Heart

Source: Huffington Post Daniel Jorjani, the nominee to serve as the Interior Department’s top lawyer, appears before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on May 2. Sen. Ron Wyden said Daniel Jorjani, who has been nominated to be the agency’s top lawyer, may have lied to Congress. By Chris D’Angelo Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) […] …

Summary update of Upcoming Events and News — Manitoba Important Bird Areas Program

Given we are now at the last day in July, I thought it would be a good time to send an update on the program, including some events coming up in August and a few other matters coming forward: Firstly, below is a list of events, with a link to more information on our website […] …

The Doger Café: Madrid’s canine-friendly café where visitors can enjoy a coffee and adopt a puppy — Life & Soul Magazine

A canine-friendly cafe in Madrid, The Doger Café, is welcoming homeless puppies to find their ideal forever home. Visitors to The Doger Café in Madrid can sit down and enjoy a coffee and vegetarian food before going home with a new pet. The cafe is the first of its kinds to welcome homeless puppies and […] …