48 Hawaii-only species given endangered listing
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AP - Wildlife officials lauded Washington's "holistic approach" to conservation in Hawaii after the Obama administration declared 48 species as endangered and announced plans to set aside more than 40 square miles on Kauai as critical habitat to allow the plants and animals to flourish.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles
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AP - The federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.
Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing
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AP - The point of a caricature depicting the Prophet Muhammad as a dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions, including the most sacred symbols of Islam, the Swedish artist who created it said Wednesday.
Gourmet diners 'may spell extinction' for sea turtle
(AFP)
AFP - Malaysians' voracious appetite for turtle eggs could drive the marine creatures to extinction on its shores, conservationists warned on Wednesday.
New Species of Worm Found in Great Barrier Reef
(LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Four newly identified worm species, including one that
sports an unusual green color, have been found wriggling in the sands of the
Great Barrier Reef. more info
NJ wildlife council votes in favor of bear hunt
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AP - New Jersey residents weary of frequent visits from bears may see a lot less of them come late fall. more info
Dog back in Calif. after 1,400-mile trek
Kobe the terrier is back with his family after a 1,400-mile trip. The small white pooch vanished from his Bellflower home last month and was found by a stranger in Denton, Texas. A microchip implanted in his neck contained his owner's information. more info
Pets banned by Saudi religious police
Saudi Arabia’s religious police, normally tasked with chiding women to cover themselves and ensuring men attend mosque prayers, are turning to a new target: cats and dogs. The police have issued a decree banning the sale of the pets, seen as a sign of Western influence. more info
'Yappie hours’ are for the dogs
Canine cocktail parties give entrepreneurs a chance to push their high-priced wares to consumers who are drawn in by the chance to socialize with other dog lovers.
Man crushed to death by pet python
A 14-foot pet python crushed its owner to death, authorities said Tuesday after finding the snake loose in a southern Indiana shed with the man’s body. more info
Cat rescued from stadium implosion honored
Philadelphia tabby named best household pet by Cat Fanciers Association more info
