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After Calf’s Death, Orca Mother Carries It For Days In ‘Tragic Tour Of Grief’ — News : NPR

What began as a moment of joy ended in tragedy when the infant died last week. Since then its mother has refused to let go, holding her child tightly in what experts call a moving expression of grief.(Image credit: Michael Weiss/Center for Whale Research via AP) via After Calf's Death, Orca Mother Carries It For Days …

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‘This one has heat stress’: the shocking reality of live animal exports – The Guardian

"The global demand for meat means more animals are moved around the world than ever before. Activists say the conditions they endure are intolerable – and we are all turning a blind eye" by Borzou Daragahi Read Daragahi's full article from The Guardian here.

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Trump’s next target? The endangered species that define America

"To weaken protections for our unique animals in favor of industry is short-term thinking at its very worst.   The Trump administration and its conservative allies in Congress have consistently touted their efforts to “free” the American economy by rolling back regulations. The vice-president, Mike Pence, has said that the administration will deregulate so aggressively …

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Dog Steals GoPro to Create the Best Chase Scene Ever — TIME

A very good dog named Bonnie has become an Internet sensation after her owner posted a video to Reddit of her running with a frisbee that has a GoPro attached to it. In the clip, Bonnie creates the best chase scene ever, showing off not only her skills at running with a frisbee in her… via …

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Don’t Look At My Hole! — Through Open Lens

F/9.0, 1/320, ISO 160. Hispaniolan Woodpecker Why aren’t there any shark puppeteers? They have no hands! Interesting Fact: This woodpecker forages in small noisy groups; the diet is varied and includes insects, spiders, scorpions, lizards, fruit, seeds, grain and sap. It can catch flying insects on the wing, and larger food items are bashed on …

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