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Retail reptiles shed negative image in year of the snake

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blue shark :: Article Creator Sneaky Fish Use Sharks Like Moving Shields While Hunting Some fish are not just fast – they're smart. A team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Edinburgh, has revealed a never-seen-before hunting trick in the Mediterranean Sea. Small fish called blue runners hide behind sandbar sharks to sneak up on prey. This behavior stands out. Fish often swim near sharks to avoid threats or shed parasites. But hiding behind a shark to launch a hunt? That's a first. Fish use sharks as cover Until now, scientists had noticed that fish sometimes trail sharks. This was usually for protection or parasite removal. Some even used sharks as moving shields to escape larger predators. But the new footage captured around Lampione Island in Italy shows something more calculated. Over several years, divers and remotely operated vehicles recorded 34 separate cases of blue runners sneaking behind sharks. Eac...

Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews

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Best in the biz: The very best of Bill Flick

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best in show :: Article Creator Crufts 2025 Embroiled In Row Over Best In Show Winner As Fans Claim Favourite Was 'robbed' By JOWENA RILEY Published: 11:19 EDT, 10 March 2025Updated: 11:48 EDT, 10 March 2025 Crufts has come under fire after announcing the 2025 winner of Best in Show as furious viewers say a fan favourite was 'robbed'.  The prestigious dog show held its four-day 2025 event at the NEC in Birmingham over the weekend, with more than 18,000 dogs travelling in from across the world to compete.  Four-year-old whippet, Miuccia, was crowned Best in Show winner at this year's event, while Tibetan Mastiff, Viking, was named runner-up.  Praised for her 'beautiful elegance', the female whippet, owned by Enrico De Gaspar, was chosen by judge Patsy Hollings, beating the winners of six other groups to bag the trophy.  She made history with her win as the first time an Italian dog has won best in show at Crufts, and...

All In The Family: Maine Mother & Son Charged in Massive Drug Bust

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charles spaniel :: Article Creator Lindsey Vonn Shares News Of Devastating Family Loss Hearts are breaking today for Olympic skier, Lindsey Vonn, who just lost a beloved member of her family. Yesterday, she shared the news on Instagram that her sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy, has crossed the rainbow bridge. Lucy was 9 years old, and as Vonn stated in the beautiful tribute she penned about the pup in the caption, "...From the very first moment until the very last, she brought so much light and love to me and everyone she met. We traveled the world together, skied, hiked, biked, explored, went down waterfalls, up in air balloons, to the Olympics… we went on SO many incredible adventures together, and created so many memories that I am beyond lucky to have shared with her. Based on these images and Vonn's heartfelt words, it's clear she shared a special, unbreakable bond with this wonderful pup. She's received an out...

The 10 Best Lizards To Keep As Pets

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Retail reptiles shed negative image in year of the snake

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dugong :: Article Creator First Wild Dugong Sighted In 88 Years By Wang Chun-chi and Lery Hiciano / Staff reporter, with staff writer A wild live dugong was found in Taiwan for the first time in 88 years, after it was accidentally caught by a fisher's net on Tuesday in Yilan County's Fenniaolin (粉鳥林). This is the first sighting of the species in Taiwan since 1937, having already been considered "extinct" in the country and considered as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. A fisher surnamed Chen (陳) went to Fenniaolin to collect the fish in his netting, but instead caught a 3m long, 500kg dugong. Photo courtesy of a fisher The fisher released the animal back into the wild, not realizing it was an endangered species at the time, although he took images and videos of the animal. The photos have made waves within the public as well as the marine biology community, ...

Best in the biz: The very best of Bill Flick

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western terrestrial garter snake :: Article Creator

Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews

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black retriever :: Article Creator

All In The Family: Maine Mother & Son Charged in Massive Drug Bust

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albino garter snake :: Article Creator

The 10 Best Lizards To Keep As Pets

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bully max dog food :: Article Creator Chewy Names Bully Max The #1 Dog Food For American Pit Bull Terriers PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major industry recognition, Chewy has officially ranked Bully Max as the #1 Best Dog Food for American Pit Bull Terriers. This distinction highlights Bully Max's position as the top choice for strength, endurance, and overall canine health—trusted by breeders, trainers, and dog owners worldwide. Bully Max Official Logo Recognition from one of the largest pet retailers in the world affirms what Bully Max customers have known for years: the results speak for themselves. The brand continues to raise the bar in canine nutrition—built specifically for dogs that demand more from their food. A Landmark Achievement for Bully MaxBeing named Chewy's #1 Dog Food for American Pit Bull Terriers is a major milestone and further solidifies Bully Max's standing as a leader in premium canine nutr...

Fall 2021 Children's Sneak Previews

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chuckwalla lizard :: Article Creator Trump White House Says He Will Eliminate Two National Monuments In California, Then Deletes The Announcement The fate of two newly named national monuments in California that stretch across roughly 850,000 acres of scenic lands — an area 28 times larger than of the city of San Francisco — remained unclear Monday after President Trump issued a statement saying he was rescinding their protections, but then deleted it the next day. At issue are the Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California, south of Joshua Tree National Park, and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California, east of Mount Shasta near the Oregon border. Former President Joe Biden established the two monuments in January during the final days of his administration. Chuckwalla is 624,000 acres of federal land, mostly overseen by the Bureau of Land Management where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts come together in a m...

All In The Family: Maine Mother & Son Charged in Massive Drug Bust

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fancy rat :: Article Creator Hundreds Of Dead And Live Rats, Other Animals And Human Bones Found In Filthy Canton Home Your browser is not supportedcantonrep.Com cantonrep.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on cantonrep.Com Hundreds Of Dead And Live Rats, Other Animals And Human Bones Found In Filthy Ohio Home Your browser is not supporteddispatch.Com dispatch.Com wants to ensure the best experience for all of our readers, so we built our site to take advantage of the latest technology, making it faster and easier to use. Unfortunately, your browser is not supported. Please download one of these browsers for the best experience on dispatch.Com

Best in the biz: The very best of Bill Flick

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The 10 Best Lizards To Keep As Pets

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deadliest snake in the world :: Article Creator World's Deadliest Snake, A 10-foot-long Giant Spotted In THIS State, Here's What Happened Next An enormous 10-foot king cobra, one of the deadliest creatures on the planet, was seen coiling and uncoiling its way through the hills of Himachal Pradesh. Representative Image (pexels.Com) An enormous 10-foot king cobra, one of the deadliest creatures on the planet, was seen coiling and uncoiling its way through the hills of Himachal Pradesh. The rare sighting has left the wildlife lovers stunned, sparking curiosity about the state's rich wildlife heritage.  Interestingly, it is the first recorded sight of the giant creature which has triggered both fear yet excitement. For the first time in Himachal Pradesh, a 10-foot-long king cobra was rescued from Sirmaur district. The gigantic reptile was spotted crawling through a wheat crop in the Girinagar forest division, leading to panic among...