IFAW, Lawmakers Push Bill Protecting Big Cats
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online One of the many idiosyncrasies of humanity is our desire to domesticate otherwise wild animals and keep them around as pets. This has generally worked out well for us in regards to small...
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The number one Turkey holiday specialist is excited by the news that Turkey is one of the best value holiday destinations. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Turkey is a fantastic holiday destination for a variety of reasons but for cost conscious holidaymakers it is a great choice; as Turkey has been revealed as one of the top ten best value holiday destinations as released by the Post Office. This news is sure to attract even more people to go on holiday to Turkey. Although the economy has improved,...
Exotic feline fans from around the world will gather in the nation’s country music capital for three days of felines and fun during the annual convention of the premiere wild cat organization, the Feline Conservation Federation. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Thursday, June 6th, exotic feline enthusiasts from around the world will gather for three days of learning, networking and fun during the annual convention of the Feline Conservation Federation (FCF). Federation members own and work with...
The Michigan dog bite injury attorneys representing victims attacked by a dog discuss National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Southfield, Michigan (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 This week has been dedicated as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 19th-May 25th) is an awareness campaign designated to help prevent dog bite injuries and dog bite attacks and by encouraging dog owners to properly train their pets, and educate children on how to approach a dog. Michigan...
The majority of dog bites can be prevented by paying attention to visual cues AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2013 runs from May 19 to May 25 and offers an annual reminder of the fact that the majority of dog bites can be prevented. The Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), the state association for Texas veterinarians, would like to remind pet owners and the public that preventing dog bites begins with proper...
The multi-million USD Life&Pension contract encompasses the implementation of a range of financial products UXBRIDGE, England, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation [http://www.sapiens.com ], (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of innovative software solutions for the financial services industry, announced today that Wesleyan Assurance Society [http://www.wesleyan.co.uk ] (Wesleyan), a mutual founded in 1841, offers specialist financial advice to...
The National Canine Research Council (NCRC) celebrates the benefits of responsible pet ownership. When we observe the principles of responsible pet ownership, which include walking and playing with dogs, we enrich our lives, as well as those of our dogs, and in doing so, promote well-being and safety for all. Amenia, NY (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Americans live closer to their dogs than ever before. According to the newest American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) U.S. Pet Ownership and...
New Zealand was fortunate to have a long, hot, dry Summer but all good things must come to an end and, as a May cold snap settles in, Ecowool are geared up to help keep Kiwis keep warm this Winter. (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Winter has been a long time coming with the extended 2013 New Zealand Summer season, but the cold snap being experienced at the start of May sees the temperatures dipping, the fireplaces ignited and Kiwis country wide dressing up in warm Winter woolens. One of the most...
Central Oregon Consultant, Judith Hurlburt, unleashes TIGERS team development and team effectiveness resources to build scalable companies and highly effective and cooperative teams. She is also a contributing author, speaker and organizational development specialist focusing on leadership and personal effectiveness during change. Bend, Oregon (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Judith Hurlburt, CEO of Hurlburt Support Services of Bend, Oregon, has achieved formal recognition as a licensed TIGERS...
Jeremy Banfield previously worked for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. HARRISBURG, Pa., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has hired a new wildlife biologist to serve as its elk project leader. Jeremy Banfield began his work for the commission this week. A native of the Rochester, N.Y.-area, Banfield comes to the Game Commission after working most recently as a wildlife biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Banfield received his...
An international team of scientists using a new X-ray method recorded the internal structure and cell movement inside a living frog embryo in greater detail than ever before. This result showcases a new method to advance biological research and the search for new treatments for genetic diseases. Scientists at Northwestern University and the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie in Germany, in collaboration with the Advanced Photon Source at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne...
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The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) is an extinct species that was found in Europe during the Pleistocene. Its range was large and included areas from Great Britain to Spain, Italy, Poland, the Balkans, areas of Germany, Russia, the Caucuses, Romania, and northern areas of Iran. Large numbers of skeletons have been found in Switzerland, southern Germany, Austria, northern Spain, Hungary, Croatia, and Romania. Because so many fossils have been found throughout Europe, some experts assert that there...
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) can be found in North America and northern areas of Eurasia. There are sixteen recognized subspecies of the brown bear. This is the most widely distributed species of bear in the world, although its range is shrinking. Its range includes the Alaska and a few other areas of the United States, areas of Russia, and Romania and other areas of the Carpathian region, as well as Canada, Sweden, Finland, and the Balkans. The brown bear derives its common name from the...
The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is a subspecies of the American black bear. It once held a range that included Florida and southern areas of Georgia and Alabama. Today it occurs in these areas and in southern Mississippi, but its range is now fragmented. This species prefers a habitat within forested areas like sand-pine scrub, wetlands, oak scrub, and upland hardwood forests. This is the only species of bear to prefer a subtropical habitat. The Florida black bear...
The cinnamon bear (Ursus americanus cinnamomum) is a subspecies of the American black bear known as a color phase. It can be found in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and western areas of Canada. This species derives it common name from the reddish fur that occurs throughout its body. It can reach an average weight between 203 and 595 pounds. This species can vary in color from reddish brown to red with cream coloring, and some individuals are even brown. Cubs are...
The spectacled bear or the Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus) is native to South America. This bear is locally known as jukumari, ukuko, or ucumari and is the only remaining species of short-faced bear existing today, making it the sole member of the sub-family Tremarctinae. The range of the spectacled bear includes western Venezuela, eastern Panama, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, northwestern Argentina, and western Bolivia. It is only found in the Andes Mountains, but it is thought to be an...
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