Wonderful zoo photos
Boston.com, the Boston Globe’s Web site, has a wonderful photo gallery of pictures from zoos around the world. Lions, tigers,, leopards, bears, foxes, primates, frogs, hippos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, dolphins, kangaroos, camels and plenty more are featured in the gallery. Many of the pictures are of babies. Here is my favorite, of a cute Chinese leopard cub growling at photographers.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Adopt an Easter bunny or just watch once on TV
We’ve talked about it ever year on Pet Show, and for some reason this national problem hasn’t been solved! I’m talking about people who buy their kids bunnies and chicks for Easter, only to return them some time before Memorial Day because the kids can’t take care of them or lose interest.
How bad is the problem? As many as 95 percent of Easter bunny pets are dumped within the first year, according to the Found Animal Foundation.
Well, this year is no different: Easter pets aren’t a good idea. However, if you’re one of the few – one of the VERY FEW! – who have thought this plan all the way through and have decided that an Easter bunny is right for you, here’s something else to consider:
Adoption.
Looks at those little faces. These are all furry, fuzzy, lovable, adoptable faces of rabbits that need homes. I mean, come on. How cute is THAT? Ridiculously cute, I say.
But where can you find such fantastic and homeless bunnies? Here’s a great option: PetSave.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today, Sunday and Saturday -
- Baby elephant makes its debut. (Ohio)
- Judge’s decision sends Michael Vick scrambling. (Virginia)
- Hunger or poison blamed after owl dies. (Noble)
- Dogged volunteering defines Realtor of the Year. (Oklahoma City)
- Group will build homes for canines. (Oklahoma City)
- Urban coyote attacks are alarming residents. (Colorado, Sunday, page 10a)
- Two shakes of a bunny’s nose. (Connecticut, Sunday, page 10a)
- Rare Irrawaddy dolphins found. (Bangladesh, Sunday, page 13a)
- Wildlife advocates named. (statewide, Sunday, page 17a)
- Groups saddle up for companionship. (Piedmont)
- Airport to get bird nets. (Texas, Sunday, page 18a)
- Elephant joins Dallas zoo. (Texas, Sunday, page 18a)
- Last polar bear dies in St. Louis. (Missouri, Sunday, page 18a)]
- Prairie chickens close to being endangered. (Kansas, Sunday, page 20a)
- Bear, antelope and elk seasons created. (statewide)
- Prairie chicken conservation focus of festival. (Woodward)
- Moose art joins other. (Medicine Park)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
One cute monkey
Not much to say about this video of a delightfully cute 4-day-old monkey born at the Taronga Zoo in Auzstralia. Well not much to say except “Awwwwwwwww.”
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Check out the Sooner Lake eagles
In case you haven’t heard, there is a spectacular live camera on an eagle’s nest at Sooner Lake, which is, oddly enough, near Stillwater.
The eaglets and their parents are adjusting to their new life as a family, and the view is amazing. Right now both adults are in the nest, and I’m not sure what they’re doing besides being blown by the Oklahoma wind. Regardless, the footage is amazing.
You can watch the eagles here, or you can check out the main site here. The camera is run by the folks at the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center. But be patient – the video takes a few seconds to load. It’s worth the wait.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories from The Oklahoman today, yesterday and Saturday:
- Make your pet a video star in NewsOK.com contest.
- Bug Fest has creepy-crawlie stars. (Norman)
- Mailed jailed in doe shooting. (Vermont)
- Equine dentist law has teeth. (statewide)
- State park just made horse sense. (Wagoner)
- Zoo welcomes baby elephant. (California)
- Condor suffers from gunshot. (California)
- Oil soaks pelican, Australian beach. (Saturday, page 7a)
- Don’t make impulse bunny buy. (statewide)
- Oklahoma City Zoo exhibit revives dinosaurs.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Is your pet extraordinary?
From the ASPCA:
“The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its 2009 Humane Awards.
“If you know a fabulous feline or precocious pooch with a knack for saving lives, or a heroic human being who has improved the lives of animals, the ASPCA wants to hear from you. Nominations are being accepted until July l5 at www.aspca.org/nominate.
“Last year’s winners included a guide cat to a blind pooch; a black Labrador mix who helped a 10-year-old boy battling cerebral palsy through his road to recovery; a 12-year-old girl who launched a web site to help provide food to dogs and cats at shelters across the country; a law enforcement officer who works tirelessly to prosecute animal abusers; and a firefighter who saved an injured bear cub from a wildfire.
“‘The ASPCA Humane Awards is our way of recognizing those who have gone above and beyond for animal welfare and animal heroes who have dedicated their lives to help others,’ said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. ‘It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge the important role companion animals play in our lives.’
“Those who may be considered for this distinguished honor include humans who have worked on behalf of animal welfare and animals who have engaged in acts of heroism in the United States during the past year. Winners will be invited to attend the Humane Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 29, at the newly-renovated Pierre Hotel in New York City, where the awards will be presented.
“Categories open for nomination include:
- ASPCA Dog of the Year: for a dog who has performed a heroic act in the past year;
- ASPCA Cat of the Year: for a cat who has performed a heroic act in the past year;
- ASPCA “Tommy P. Monahan” Kid of the Year: for a child under 14 who has helped make the world a kinder place for animals;
- ASPCA Public Service Award: for a member of the municipal police force, a firefighter, or other public service officer who has made a heroic effort to save an animal in the past year; and
- Other Nominations: any other nomination that does not fit into any of the above categories.”
“The ASPCA is accepting nominations via its web site at www.aspca.org/nominate. All submissions must include the following: the nominee’s name, street address, email address; telephone number; the category for which he/she is being nominated; and a short statement (400 words or less) of why this person or pet deserves the award.
“The deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 15, at 12 PM (EST). Winners will be chosen by a committee selected by the ASPCA and announced to the public in mid-October. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org/nominate.”
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Clinic details chimp attack. (Connecticut)
- Eagle survives crash. (Nevada)
- OSU vet program gets $1M donation. (Stillwater)
- House pushes pet-breeding rules. (statewide)
- Ballpark to put up nets. (Oklahoma City)
- Don’t select your pet’s food by price alone. (nationwide)
- A towel for Cholula. (Newcastle)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
I want one
How can anyone look at these pictures of two baby meerkats and not want to just cuddle their little brains out?
The brother and sister meerkat pups are named Zanzibar and Nairobi and reside at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia.
They are a mere 28 days old in these pictures.
*disclaimer: I know caring for exotic animals such as Meerkats is extremely difficult. I don’t actually want the responsibility. I just want to pet them because they are cute.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Frog legs, anyone?
This photo of a seven-legged frog reminds me of the three-eyed fish from the Simpsons.
No word on whether this mutant frog, found at a restaurant in China, is a side effect from Mr. Burns latest nuclear power plant, but it certainly doesn’t look natural.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
