Scientists Learn Hippos Related to Dolphins, Whales

The ocean update

A great-great grandfather of the hippopotamus likely swam from Asia to Africa some 35 million years ago, long before the arrival of the lion, rhino, zebra and giraffe Pictured is a view of one of the fossils that confirmed this. It shows an upper molar of a species known as Epirigenys lokonensis

Tuesday, February 24^th, 2015. A great-great grandfather of the hippopotamus likely swam from Asia to Africa some 35 million years ago, long before the arrival of the lion, rhino, zebra and giraffe, researchers said Tuesday.

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Urge Texas Officials to Cancel Appearance of Wild Animals With Kelly Miller Circus! | Action Alerts | Actions | PETA

Urge Texas Officials to Cancel Appearance of Wild Animals With Kelly Miller Circus! | Action Alerts | Actions | PETA.

Go Vegan or Die

Exposing the Big Game

On the tip of one my K2 Apache Outlaw skis is a sticker of a skull and crossbones with the shocking statement, “Go Vegan or Die.” That sentiment might seem mean-spirited unless taken as fair warning about the very real health risks associated with eating meat—such as the greatly increased risk of cancer.

Like the anti-smoking campaign slogan, “Quit Smoking or Die,” “Go Vegan or Die” is simply good advice for people seeking longevity. (Stone-age meat-eaters seldom lived past 30, after all.)

There’s also a less-charitable motive for the slogan on the sticker. Anybody who has been the victim of thoughtless mockery from a meat-eater for the selfless act of eschewing animal flesh would be tempted to use the slogan, “Go Vegan or Die,” as would anyone frustrated by the results of their futile attempts to help others see that animal slaughter is cruelty and humans can live quite happily on…

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Republic of Macedonia: A Very Urgent and Special Appeal and Petition From Our Friends At Anima Mundi.

Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Dear all;

We have had the following e mail (given in full below) in from our other friends at ‘Anima Mundi’ in the Republic of Macedonia.

Please make sure that you sign their petition at:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/966/392/511/stop-killing-dogs-in-skopje-shut-down-vardariste/

… and if you are associated with any animal organisation or campaign group / NGO; then please write a short letter of support as they ask in the info provided in 1) below.

We are pleased to have worked in support of our friends at Anima Mundi in the past relating to several issues; including the dogs being held and murdered at “Vardariste”  in Skopje.

Here is a link to all our past work relating to the Republic of Macedonia; including past posts and pictures we have shown about this infamous, terrible facility for animals:

http://serbiananimalsvoice.com/category/macedonia-capital-skopje/

We wish Anima Mundi great success with their petition and we ask people from all over the World…

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How To Protect Your Blog, by Hugh Roberts

Forest Garden

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Hugh Roberts is a true blogging friend.  Not only an extremely generous and warm-hearted soul, Hugh is exceptionally clever about the nuts and bolts side of blogging.  When I discovered my posts plagiarized by an Aussie web site a few weeks ago, Hugh immediately offered support, a healthy dose of shared outrage, and then some very practical advice.

Loyal readers and I had a number of good conversations after that episode through the comments, emails, and even some phone calls.  It heightened our awareness of how vulnerable our work remains when published online.  That is when I invited Hugh to write a guest blog for Forest Garden, giving solid technical support to help all of us with things like watermarks,widgets, disclaimers, and copyrights. 

Hugh has come through in fine style, and I hope you will enjoy his guest blog post today:

 

How To Protect Your Blog

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Police Salute Retired K-9 Officer On His Final Journey To Animal Hospital

Emilio Cogliani

After a months-long battle with Cushing’s Disease, a retired K-9 officer named Judge was put to sleep last week — but not before 90 police officers could send him off properly.

In a ceremony last Friday, officers with New Jersey’s West Deptford Police Department lined the sidewalk of the St. Francis Veterinary Center, offering one last salute to their brave dog colleague:

“Judge and I had such overwhelming and positive support that day,” West Deptford Police Cpl. Michael Franks, who served with Judge, told ABC News on Monday. “Though Judge was extremely lethargic and could barely walk the days before the ceremony, he was able to bite onto his favorite protective decoy arm sleeve used in training and carry it into the hospital.”

The German Shepherd started working with West Deptford in 2007, ultimately serving for seven years alongside Cpl. Franks, who adopted Judge in 2014 when the…

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Canada’s $80 million Horse Slaughter Industry – Statistics and Analysis – What You Can Do

Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's Blog

The CHDC is releasing 2014 data (to November) from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on horse slaughter including live U.S. imports, live exports to Japan for slaughter, and horsemeat exports by country.  Continue reading for our analysis of the data, and what you can do to speak out for the horses.

Horses to Slaughter in Canada

Robust, healthy horses awaiting slaughter at Bouvry Exports – photo courtesy Tierschutzbund & Animals’ Angels

Total number of horses to slaughter in Canada to November 2014 is 61,209, down 6.9% from 65,428 in November 2013.

Overall, the number of horses to slaughter continue to decline since the highest year in 2008 when the number totalled 113,064.  That year saw a dramatic increase due to the closure of all U.S. plants in 2007.

The number of imported U.S. horses for slaughter to November 2014 is 37,422, or 61% of all horses slaughtered in Canada to November. …

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Don’t Fly Monkeys Across the World to Suffer Abuse

Don’t Fly Monkeys Across the World to Suffer Abuse.

Punish Puppy Mill That Allegedly Left Animals Out in the Cold

Punish Puppy Mill That Allegedly Left Animals Out in the Cold.

Oppose Jailing of Elderly Man for Feeding Stray Cats

Oppose Jailing of Elderly Man for Feeding Stray Cats.

Demand Transparency from Animal Shelter that Threw Away Donations

Demand Transparency from Animal Shelter that Threw Away Donations.

Praise Zoo for Rescuing Circus Animals and Raising Awareness

A Chilean zoo provides a home for rescued circus animals and locks willing humans in cages to raise awareness about animal cruelty in circuses. Sign this petition to applaud this zoo’s dedication to improving the lives of circus animals.

via Praise Zoo for Rescuing Circus Animals and Raising Awareness.

End Pig Wrestling Event

A pig wrestling event is scheduled to take place, despite the fact that it inflicts physical and emotional stress on the pig. Please sign this petition to end the event.

via End Pig Wrestling Event.

Success: Proposal Made to Ban Coyote-Killing Contests

Cruel coyote-killing contests may soon be banned in New Mexico. Please help thank New Mexico’s government for its efforts to protect coyotes and finally put a stop to these heartless competitions.

via Success: Proposal Made to Ban Coyote-Killing Contests.

Stop Federal Program from Killing Wildlife

Coyotes, cougars, wolves, and a variety of other species have been slaughtered because of a federal program designed to help maintain local agriculture. Help put a stop to these senseless and cruel murders by taking action now.

via Stop Federal Program from Killing Wildlife.

End Painful Castration of Pigs

End Painful Castration of Pigs.

Stop Deadly Oil Refinery Explosions

Stop Deadly Oil Refinery Explosions.

Success: Company Ends Sale of Wild Marsupials

Success: Company Ends Sale of Wild Marsupials.

Don’t Put Racist Confederate Flags Along Highways

Don’t Put Racist Confederate Flags Along Highways.

Don’t Outlaw Feeding Stray Animals

Don’t Outlaw Feeding Stray Animals.

Save Pristine National Forest

Save Pristine National Forest.

Stop Injection of Fracking Wastewater Under Vital Aquifer

The largest aquifer in the U.S. is in danger of pollution by a proposal to inject fracking wastewater underneath the vital water source. Action must be taken now to stop this injection well before it causes harm to the aquifer, farmland, and human health.

via Stop Injection of Fracking Wastewater Under Vital Aquifer .

Protect Iconic Bay

The largest private corporation in the U.S. is threatening to build a massive housing development on restorable salt ponds. This development represents the single biggest threat to the San Francisco Bay and must be stopped to protect our great natural treasure. Tell EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to intervene on the Bay’s behalf.

via Protect Iconic Bay.

Thank NFL Team for Firing Player Who Committed Animal Abuse

An NFL player whose dog died as a result of neglect was released from his team after being charged with animal cruelty. Please sign this petition to thank the Baltimore Ravens for taking a stand against animal cruelty.

via Thank NFL Team for Firing Player Who Committed Animal Abuse.

Don’t Persecute Factory Farm Whistleblower

Shortly after a whistleblower revealed that Perdue Farms raised chickens in deplorable conditions, he was harassed by company employees. Sign the petition and demand Perdue Farms take responsibility for their own actions.

via Don’t Persecute Factory Farm Whistleblower.

Stop the Killing of Boto River Dolphins in the Amazon

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Pennsylvania racehorse trainer given jail time for race rigging

Tuesday's Horse

Racehorse in Profile. Google image.

Now we’re talking. This is the way to deal with trainers who run drugged racehorses. And we hope to see more arrests and convictions in racing jurisdictions across the U.S. Horse racing itself is certainly not going to police itself properly.

A judge sentenced Central Pennsylvania racehorse trainer David Wells for race rigging by giving performance enhancing drugs to horses he ran over a period of several years.

The Associated Press reports:

“The 50-year-old Wells pleaded guilty in December to rigging publicly exhibited contests. He’s admitted using drugs to give his horses an advantage in Penn National Race Course races between 2009 and 2013.

Wells said he was aware the practice violated state law and racing regulations and that he tried concealing his activity from the public and the regulators.”

Wells will serve the first three months of his six month sentence in…

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Ban Fox and Stag Hunting in Northern Ireland

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