Pets in the paper – alpaca your bags for OSU!
Wow! We have lots to catch up since I left for a mini-vacation. Here are the animal stories in The Oklahoman since Friday -
- Growing alpaca population spurs more training at OSU. (Stillwater, video below)
- Smelly penguins, research await OSU team in Antarctica. (Stillwater)
- Facial surgeris let dog flourish. (Tulsa)
- Watching Wildlife in the Wichitas. (Lawton, blog)
- As the wild boar population increases, the chase to bag them is getting more popular. (statewide)
- Horse show gallops to close. (Oklahoma City, page 17a, Sunday)
- Exterminator warns fo bee-killing ants. (Texas)
- At least 27 reported ill in ground beef recall. (California)
- Trotting on the “old Hollywood trail.” (California)
- Rescuers unable to save whales. (Florida, page 4d, Tuesday)
- Are you a bird watcher? (nationwide, page 1d, Sunday)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – taking the reins
Check out these stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Youths take the reins at Quarter Horse event. (Oklahoma City)
- Catching hope: Burned children get a chance at fun at firefighters’ camp. (Pryor)
- Tips offered to avoid insect stings. (nationwide, page 2c, Monday)
- Lost dog found after nine years. (Australia, page 13a, Sunday)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pet Show – Must Loves Dogs makes a comeback
Our guest today was Heather McDaniel, founder of Must Loves Dogs Rescue, which is out in Harrah. The rescue was lost a year ago when McDaniel’s home burned to the ground. Since then, she and her teen volunteers have rebuilt and managed to find homes for more than 100 dogs.
We also talked about these fun pet news stories:
- Cats: Not as clever as we think?
- Same-sex penguin couple split. (Check out the video below.)
- Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
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Pets in the paper – pigs catch their own flu
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Zoo draws 12,000 with free admission. (Oklahoma City)
- Victim’s family seeks justice. (Shawnee, video below)
- Aquarium raises funds for turtle exhibit. (Tulsa, story on the right side of the page)
- Wild horse bill faces uncertainty in Senate. (Washington, D.C.)
- Red bugs could be in your next bite. (nationwide)
- Swine flu ills in pigs are feared. (Argentina)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – Bom Bom’s backache
Goodness! We have a lot of stuff to catch up on since we all left for the holiday weekend. Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Friday -
- Bugs cause mighty problem on road. (Enid)
- Historic role awaits cattle group’s leader. (Waurika)
- Turtle Obama heads to sea. (Florida)
- Gorilla’s back pain is a medical mystery. (Oklahoma City)
- Zoos plan to reunite two sea lion brothers. (Tulsa, Oklahoma City)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Controversy at rhinocerous beetle sumo championship
Takuma Kobayashi looks on as his beetle "King Kabuto" makes a break for freedom during the National Rhinoceros Beetle Sumo Championship on Sunday, June 28, 2009. (Mainichi)
In the United States, our kids race their turtles. In Japan, the kids hold sumo competitions between their rhinocerous beetles.
This report from Japan’s recntly-held National Rhinoceros Beetle Sumo Championship chronicles the stunning conclusion to the final, when one of the wrestlers flew out of the arena and the room, prompting an automatic disqualification.
I’m not sure whether the disqualified finalist truly feared his opponent or if maybe it was just nerves. Whatever the reason, King Kabuto’s disqualification left King Joe as the last rhinocerous beetle standing.
I suppose that this means King Joe has earned the sumo title of Yokozuna, reserved for the true champions.
- Staff Writer Bryan Dean
Pets in the paper – columnist says Vick should play
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Berry Tramel: Give Vick another chance.
- Butterflies spread their wings at zoo. (Oklahoma City)
- Animal adoption event set. (Midwest City, page 2d)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – future of horse home unclear
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Horse rescue rides into cloudy future. (Ada)
- Changes brooding for state breeders. (statewide)
- Bill updates: Feral hogs. (state capitol)
- “Bug lady” has love-hate relationship with museum insects. (Norman)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today, yesterday and Saturday -
- Dog injuries prompt search for abuser. (Jenks)
- Habitat project for dogs reset. (Oklahoma City)
- Ladybug helpers. (Oklahoma City, Saturday, page 1d)
- Mine That Bird pulls off upset. (Kentucky)
- Fighting for “vicious” dogs. (Shawnee)
- Buddy in the storm.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper –
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today, Sunday and Saturday -
- Company recalls feed. (statewide)
- Myriad Gardens to release bugs. (Oklahoma City)
- Some plants keep bugs away. (nationwide)
- Bee study creating a buzz. (nationwide)
- More to come!
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
