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Animal Advocates Say Senate Omnibus Bill Dooms Right Whale to Extinction

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Animal advocates accuse US Senate Democrats of selling off the critically endangered northern right whale by including a provision in a year-end funding bill that would allow the lobster industry to Maine to continue using fishing gear that maims the species, often fatally, until at least 2028. An unprecedented right whale policy endorsement inserted by …

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A Coordinated Animal Poaching Squad in Ventura County Has Been Dismantled by Fish and Wildlife

A Coordinated Animal Poaching Squad in Ventura County Has Been Dismantled by Fish and Wildlife

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Six people are in custody and a seventh is wanted by authorities after California Fish and Wildlife game wardens busted a suspected poaching ring that spanned several years and involved the cooperation of a local food market . They call themselves the E-Bike Crew, a group of six men believed to be responsible for dozens …

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From feline genetics start-up to companion animal genetics leader: Kevin O'Leary's all-time favorite product, Basepaws, reappears on Shark Tank with big updates

From feline genetics start-up to companion animal genetics leader: Kevin O’Leary’s all-time favorite product, Basepaws, reappears on Shark Tank with big updates

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ANGELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Basepaws, the brand that introduced the world’s first Breed + Health home cat DNA test, returned to ABC’s Shark Tank on Friday, December 2. This update marks the company’s third appearance on the show, a rarity for most brands – bolstered by Shark Kevin O’Leary’s recent remarks about the Basepaws cat DNA testing as …

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Discovered in the depths: is it the longest animal in the world?

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In 2020, about 600 meters (2,000 feet) deep in an underwater canyon off the coast of Western Australia, scientists encountered a long, gelatinous creature suspended in a giant spiral. “It was like a rope on the horizon. You couldn’t miss it,” says Nerida Wilson of the Western Australian Museum. “It was so huge.” It was …

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Discovered in the depths: is it the longest animal in the world?

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In 2020, about 600 meters (2,000 feet) deep in an underwater canyon off the coast of Western Australia, scientists encountered a long, gelatinous creature suspended in a giant spiral. “It was like a rope on the horizon. You couldn’t miss it,” says Nerida Wilson of the Western Australian Museum. “It was so huge.” It was …

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Wildlife conference in Spokane receives criticism over inclusion of 'extremist animal' groups

Wildlife conference in Spokane receives criticism over inclusion of ‘extremist animal’ groups

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A well-respected wildlife conference is being criticized by some in the hunting community over the inclusion of two advocacy groups focused on reforming state wildlife management. “All are welcome,” Ed Arnett, CEO of the Wildlife Society, said in a voicemail message shared with The Spokesman-Review. Conference organizers briefed law enforcement and conference security while reminding …

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