"Brazilian biologists have found an extremely rare example of an albino dolphin among an endangered species that lives off the southern coast of South America.
The research group, based at Univille university in Santa Catarina, said Thursday that it was the first recorded instance of an albino in the pontoporia blainvillei species, a very shy type of dolphin that rarely jumps out of the water. It's known in Brazil as Toninha and in Argentina and Uruguay as the La Plata or Franciscana dolphin."
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Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Startling species rediscoveries in California
"Call it 'CSI: Sierra Nevada.'
On Aug. 11, a mysterious creature took a bite out of a bait bag slung in a secluded pass north of Yosemite National Park. As the animal gnawed on the bits of chicken contained in the sock, a remote-controlled camera clicked nearby."
Click here for more on some surprising scientific finds in the Sierra Nevada region.
On Aug. 11, a mysterious creature took a bite out of a bait bag slung in a secluded pass north of Yosemite National Park. As the animal gnawed on the bits of chicken contained in the sock, a remote-controlled camera clicked nearby."
Click here for more on some surprising scientific finds in the Sierra Nevada region.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Dasty the Comeback Canine
"Animal lovers know how difficult it is to see your pets slow down. And when it happens at just barely past the puppy stage, it's even harder. That's Dasty's story. Dasty is a Chicago Police dog, sniffing out guns, drugs, and cash in the organized crime division. But a year ago, he was headed for retirement after being diagnosed with Lyme disease."
For more of Dasty's story, click here.
For more of Dasty's story, click here.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Churches are paying closer attention to connection between humans and animals
"In Genesis, the Lord created animals, said they were good and then gave man permission to eat them.
While not a universal belief, many Christians traditionally have embraced a biblical stance on animals as a source of companionship, food and labor, but not much else."
Click here to read more about the way churches are handling issues of animals.
While not a universal belief, many Christians traditionally have embraced a biblical stance on animals as a source of companionship, food and labor, but not much else."
Click here to read more about the way churches are handling issues of animals.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Dogged determination: Cynthia Bathurst works to stop violence by helping animals and people peacefully co-exist
"Any puppy training class will have its share of 'eureka' moments. With endless repetition and a big enough bag of treats, even the most unmanageable dog eventually gets it.
But this, this was special."
Click here for more on this story.
But this, this was special."
Click here for more on this story.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Good News for March 10 (posted by Mary Beth)
A Disordered 'Amen': The Environment or Humanity
"There’s a manual which provides mental health professionals with 'diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.' I suggest that the manual should contain a new entry under the heading 'AMEN.'”
Read more of Chuck Colson's commentary by clicking here.
Meatloaf Makeover
"In these high-stress times, meatloaf is right up there with apple pie as one of America’s favorite comfort foods. But it has all the makings of cardiac arrest if it’s packed with fat: Some recipes tally more than 900 calories a serving and an entire day’s worth of saturated fat! Chances are, the family recipe could stand the chef’s equivalent of liposuction. Here are seven ways to give your meatloaf a makeover without sacrificing flavor."
Click here to learn the secrets of comfort food that isn't a dietary catastrophe.
Children's intelligence linked to father's age
"Children’s intelligence may be affected by a father’s advanced age, according to a new study published this week in the journal PLoS Medicine.
The report is the latest to suggest that a man’s age matters when it comes to having children – a phenomenon that’s come to be called the 'male biological clock.'”
Click here for more on these findings.
Men credited with saving animals in Cape blaze
"Ken Lacasse heard the thud of a massive explosion about 100 feet from his house on Cape Cod, and without thinking, the 51-year-old ran toward the flames.
He knew dogs and cats were likely trapped inside Cape Cod Animal Hospital, which burst into flames at about 8 Monday night."
Read more about the heroic rescue by clicking here.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will honor Harold Battiste with jazz concert
"The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Dillard University will honor
New Orleans-born Harold Battiste with a special concert underwritten by
People's Health, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and Metro
Disposal on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon
Hall."
Click here to learn who'll be participating in this memorable event.
Message found inside Abraham Lincoln's watch
"For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true."
For more on the rumor-proved-fact, click here.
Stocks shoot up on Citigroup profit news
"Reporting from New York -- Good news from a bank -- finally -- sent the stock market to its best gain this year."
Click here to get more information.
"There’s a manual which provides mental health professionals with 'diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.' I suggest that the manual should contain a new entry under the heading 'AMEN.'”
Read more of Chuck Colson's commentary by clicking here.
Meatloaf Makeover
"In these high-stress times, meatloaf is right up there with apple pie as one of America’s favorite comfort foods. But it has all the makings of cardiac arrest if it’s packed with fat: Some recipes tally more than 900 calories a serving and an entire day’s worth of saturated fat! Chances are, the family recipe could stand the chef’s equivalent of liposuction. Here are seven ways to give your meatloaf a makeover without sacrificing flavor."
Click here to learn the secrets of comfort food that isn't a dietary catastrophe.
Children's intelligence linked to father's age
"Children’s intelligence may be affected by a father’s advanced age, according to a new study published this week in the journal PLoS Medicine.
The report is the latest to suggest that a man’s age matters when it comes to having children – a phenomenon that’s come to be called the 'male biological clock.'”
Click here for more on these findings.
Men credited with saving animals in Cape blaze
"Ken Lacasse heard the thud of a massive explosion about 100 feet from his house on Cape Cod, and without thinking, the 51-year-old ran toward the flames.
He knew dogs and cats were likely trapped inside Cape Cod Animal Hospital, which burst into flames at about 8 Monday night."
Read more about the heroic rescue by clicking here.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will honor Harold Battiste with jazz concert
"The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Dillard University will honor
New Orleans-born Harold Battiste with a special concert underwritten by
People's Health, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and Metro
Disposal on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon
Hall."
Click here to learn who'll be participating in this memorable event.
Message found inside Abraham Lincoln's watch
"For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true."
For more on the rumor-proved-fact, click here.
Stocks shoot up on Citigroup profit news
"Reporting from New York -- Good news from a bank -- finally -- sent the stock market to its best gain this year."
Click here to get more information.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Good News Now for February 26 (posted by Mary Beth)
White Ribbon Alliance and CARE Launch Mothers Day Every Day: A Campaign for Healthy Moms and Newborns
"The well-being of women is central to a nation's health and prosperity. Today, the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRA) and CARE, two organizations at the forefront of global women's health issues, joined a distinguished group of advocates to unveil Mothers Day Every Day, a campaign calling for greater U.S. leadership to accelerate progress toward safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth globally."
Read more about the initiative - click here.
Obama’s Overtures: Why the Islamic World Isn’t Listening
"In his first post-inauguration interview, with an Arabic language television channel, President Obama said he wanted to 'initiate a new partnership based on mutual respect and mutual interest' between America and the Muslim world."
Click here to read why Chuck Colson believes Islamic enthusiasm for President Obama's election has cooled.
'If it costs me my life to protect our land and people then that is a small thing...'
"As President Obama and military officials plan for a marked escalation in the number of American troops in Afghanistan, the powerful words of a fallen soldier show how much the mission continues to mean to the women and men on the ground.
Illinois National Guard Sgt. Scott Stream, 39, of Mattoon, Ill., was killed Tuesday in Afghanistan. He wrote to a friend on New Year's Eve. The Tribune received a copy of the letter from Stream's mother."
Click here to read Sgt. Stream's letter.
Facebook says it will be more democratic about important changes
"Facebook introduced Thursday a new system that will allow its members to participate more actively in crafting governing policies for the site and even vote on important changes. The announcement was a response to an uproar last week, when users learned of changes to the site's Terms of Use that they believed granted Facebook overly broad control over their personal data."
The rest of the story awaits you here.
Black Bear still seems headed east through St. Tammany
"A Louisiana black bear that has been moving through St. Tammany Parish was spotted Thursday morning along the Tammany Trace between Mandeville and Abita Springs, meaning the animal is continuing its eastward trek from Iberville Parish."
Although it isn't Yogi, you can say "Hey there" by clicking here.
Ailing baby giraffe is on the mend
"Not long after the 5-foot newborn giraffe unfolded her long limbs into the world, staff at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon knew there was something wrong. The downy beast was not able to suckle. Her mother was not producing milk."
Check in on little Molly right here.
"The well-being of women is central to a nation's health and prosperity. Today, the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (WRA) and CARE, two organizations at the forefront of global women's health issues, joined a distinguished group of advocates to unveil Mothers Day Every Day, a campaign calling for greater U.S. leadership to accelerate progress toward safe and healthy pregnancy and childbirth globally."
Read more about the initiative - click here.
Obama’s Overtures: Why the Islamic World Isn’t Listening
"In his first post-inauguration interview, with an Arabic language television channel, President Obama said he wanted to 'initiate a new partnership based on mutual respect and mutual interest' between America and the Muslim world."
Click here to read why Chuck Colson believes Islamic enthusiasm for President Obama's election has cooled.
'If it costs me my life to protect our land and people then that is a small thing...'
"As President Obama and military officials plan for a marked escalation in the number of American troops in Afghanistan, the powerful words of a fallen soldier show how much the mission continues to mean to the women and men on the ground.
Illinois National Guard Sgt. Scott Stream, 39, of Mattoon, Ill., was killed Tuesday in Afghanistan. He wrote to a friend on New Year's Eve. The Tribune received a copy of the letter from Stream's mother."
Click here to read Sgt. Stream's letter.
Facebook says it will be more democratic about important changes
"Facebook introduced Thursday a new system that will allow its members to participate more actively in crafting governing policies for the site and even vote on important changes. The announcement was a response to an uproar last week, when users learned of changes to the site's Terms of Use that they believed granted Facebook overly broad control over their personal data."
The rest of the story awaits you here.
Black Bear still seems headed east through St. Tammany
"A Louisiana black bear that has been moving through St. Tammany Parish was spotted Thursday morning along the Tammany Trace between Mandeville and Abita Springs, meaning the animal is continuing its eastward trek from Iberville Parish."
Although it isn't Yogi, you can say "Hey there" by clicking here.
Ailing baby giraffe is on the mend
"Not long after the 5-foot newborn giraffe unfolded her long limbs into the world, staff at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon knew there was something wrong. The downy beast was not able to suckle. Her mother was not producing milk."
Check in on little Molly right here.
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