Animals

Animals
Birth of baby elephant is a miracle An elephant calf that was believed to have died during a nine-day labor is feeding itself and has earned the nickname "Mr. Shuffles" since learning to stand, Taronga Zoo officials said in Sydney, Australia. Keepers said Tuesday that the calf had died during the difficult labor, which star... - Posted on March 12, 2010
Would you put a microchip in your dog? British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines. The government's proposals are aimed at tackling the growing problem of aggressive canines being used to harass people. In a country where guns ... - Posted on March 10, 2010
Stuck duck with bad luck flies higher after fire The bad luck of a stuck duck changed when firefighters in Santa Fe rescued the bird wedged in a chimney. Fire Chief Tommy Anderson said the homeowner heard the bird and lit a fire, hoping the duck would get out on its own from the open-top chimney. Anderson said the plan backfired, when ... - Posted on March 5, 2010
Wild goat chase All over town ran a lone goat as Odessa police and animal control officers tried to catch the roaming animal. The report to police came in Saturday as a sheep on the loose. Officers then determined it was a goat loping through a Taco Bell parking lot, a park and the dorm area at the University of... - Posted on March 2, 2010
Scrub-a-dub your pup — in a washing machine TweenTribune reports that the Dog-o-Matic may be an easier way to give your pet a bath. It’s a washing machine for dogs (and cats). Have you ever given your dog a bath? Not an easy job and you probably have gotten a bit wet yourself in the process as your pet shakes off the bath water -... - Posted on February 24, 2010
To run with the big dogs, run with George A 250-pound blue Great Dane from Arizona gives new meaning to the term "big dog." Guinness World Records says Giant George from Tucson is the tallest dog ever on record. Guinness said Monday that he stands 3 feet, 7 inches tall from paw to shoulder, which is three-quarters of an inc... - Posted on February 23, 2010
How do you wrangle a runaway zebra? An Atlanta highway turned into a circus Thursday afternoon when an escaped zebra galloped along a busy section of interstate with police in hot pursuit. The 12-year-old animal, named Lima, was exercising outside a downtown arena in preparation for an evening show when something spooked him... - Posted on February 19, 2010
City gets big Valentine's Day gift: an elephant The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park says the male African elephant was born around 2 a.m. Sunday. Park spokeswoman Yadira (Yah-DEER'-uh) Galindo says visitors camping at the zoo were awakened by elephants trumpeting — a common behavior when a calf is born. The females of the herd circle... - Posted on February 17, 2010
3-legged dog wins 1st place The Westminster Dog Show it isn't, but three-legged pitbull mix that played in a game of doggie baseball has won "Best in Show" at a talent competition held by one of New York City's largest animal shelters. Nine dogs competed in Friday's contest at the American Society for the Prevention ... - Posted on February 16, 2010
Old show will include new dogs His name is Alchemy — a sleek Irish red and white setter, high-energy but gentle. Next week, he'll represent one of three new breeds making their debut at the Westminster Kennel Club's world-class dog show alongside the perennial Labrador retriever. The two other breeds entering the annu... - Posted on February 12, 2010