Posted by kittymowmow in Conservation, Science & Tech, Wildlife on 01 31st, 2009 | No Comments

Mammals That Hibernate Or Burrow Less Likely To Go Extinct

The best way to survive the ill-effects of climate change and pollution may be to simply sleep through it. According to a new study published in The American Naturalist, mammals that hibernate or that hide in burrows are less likely to turn up on an endangered species list. The study's authors believe...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Conservation, Wildlife, Zoos on 01 31st, 2009 | 1 Comment

Budget cuts force Bronx Zoo to ‘fire’ animals

Layoffs for sea lions? Furloughs for frogs? Is there no job security, anywhere? The recession may be coming to a zoo near you. State budget cuts mean many zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens will lose crucial state funding for their exhibits. New York's 76 zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Culture, Dogs, Mammals, Music, Pets on 01 31st, 2009 | No Comments

Rapper DMX Gets 90 Days For Animal Cruelty

Image via Wikipedia Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 18 months of supervised probation on animal cruelty and drug charges. [...] Simmons pleaded guilty in December to one felony count of theft, one count each of felony possession of marijuana...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Cats, Conservation, Mammals, Science & Tech, Wildlife on 01 31st, 2009 | No Comments

Surprising Lion Stronghold Uncovered In War-torn Central Africa

Times are tough for wildlife living at the frontier between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Armies are reportedly encamped in a national park and wildlife preserve on the Congolese side, while displaced herders and their cattle have settled in an adjoining Ugandan park. And yet, the...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Wildlife on 01 30th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Google Maps Car Hits a Deer, Records Entire Ordeal on Google Maps

Here's a sad one: the Google Maps car took out a baby deer, and it recorded the entire process for all Google Maps users to see. For shame, Google Maps car! Click here for the full article. Poor Googled baby deer!...and poor Google Maps driver.  I bet he felt really sad about squashing a cute little...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Extinct Species, Museums, Reptiles & Amphibians, Science & Tech, Wildlife on 01 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Ancient Wounds Reveal Triceratops Battles

How did the dinosaur Triceratops use its three horns? A new study led by Andrew Farke, curator at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, located on the campus of The Webb Schools, shows that the headgear was not just for looks. Battle scars on the skulls of Triceratops preserve rare evidence of...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Business, Dogs, Pets on 01 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Yahoo Pets is put out to pasture

Fido has been kicked out of his dog house at Yahoo as the company tries to cut costs. The Sunnyvale Web portal has shuttered Yahoo Pets and redirected its users to a new animal lovers area within the women-oriented property, Shine. "Yahoo Pets may be no more, but don't fret; you can still find great...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Mammals, Science & Tech, Veterinary Medicine, Zoos on 01 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Bears, Gazelles And Rats Inspire New Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment

Almost three percent of all Americans suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). But when do you cross the line between a neurotic compulsion to check your email every five minutes and mental illness? According to new Tel Aviv University research, the best way to understand and effectively treat...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Dogs, Pets, Veterinary Medicine on 01 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Should you get health insurance for your dog?

It’s a common remark for those devoted to their pooches: “I spend more on my dog’s health care than I do on my own!” Dog owners can expect to pay a few hundred dollars a year for routine veterinary care, but a serious illness could send the bills soaring into the thousands. One way to protect...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Creepy Crawlies, Science & Tech, Wildlife on 01 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Honey Bees Can Tell The Difference Between Different Numbers At A Glance

The remarkable honey bee can tell the difference between different numbers at a glance. A fresh, astonishing revelation about the 'numeracy' of insects has emerged from new research by an international team of scientists from The Vision Centre, in Australia. In an exquisitely designed experiment, researchers...
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