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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/science/ducks-mallard-mottled-hybrid.html?emc=edit_sc_20170912&nl=science-times&nl_art=&nlid=30337821&ref=headline&te=1

What Swims Like a Duck and Quacks Like a Duck Could Be a Hybrid of Two Duck SpeciesHybridization has nearly wiped out bird species in the past, so researchers studied whether mallard ducks could put pressure on less-common Mottled ducks.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/12/dogs-dont-have-egos-humans-do-inside-anthony-rubios-canine-couture-show?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=243360&subid=9773987&CMP=GT_US_collection

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-nras-idea-of-recreation-assault-rifles-armor-piercing-bullets-and-silencers/2017/09/11/6d22c616-9740-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html?utm_term=.4a4984c2d257&wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1

Opinion | The NRA’s idea of recreation: Assault rifles, armor-piercing bullets and silencersApparently, this is what “sportsmen’s heritage” looks like.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/09/11/pet-store-puppies-linked-to-bacterial-outbreak-among-people-in-7-states-cdc-says/?utm_term=.71bc9c5fcc3c&wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1

Pet-store puppies linked to bacterial outbreak among people in 7 states, CDC saysMost of the 39 people who became sick had handled or were near puppies purchased from Petland, a nationwide chain.

http://www.care2.com/causes/carriage-horses-collapse-in-montreal-renews-calls-for-a-ban.html

Carriage Horse's Collapse In Montreal Renewes Calls For A Ban | Care2 CausesAnimal advocates have renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in Montreal after a distressing video of a horse collapsing on the street went viral last week.

http://www.care2.com/causes/yes-evacuation-centers-and-hotels-can-turn-away-pets-during-a-disaster.html#

Yes, Evacuation Centers And Hotels Can Turn Away Pets During A Disaster | Care2 CausesDue to the PETS Act, was it legal for the Houston convention center and a hotel to turn away evacuees with pets during Hurricane Harvey? Surprisingly, yes.

http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry-Markets/Australian-lamb-campaign-religious-row-rumbles-on?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12-Sep-2017&c=1Mhw64nyxKnUGt4hPgjkqS%2Btxe75a8eJ&p2=

Australian lamb campaign religious row rumbles onThe High Commission of India has made a demarche to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Communication and Arts and Department of Agriculture over Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) lamb campaign featuring Ganesh and other religious icons.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/scotland/retired-academic-fined-for-throwing-stone-at-horse-vwgjwxs6m

Retired academic fined for throwing stone at horseA retired academic hurled a stone at a horse and swore at two female riders after “ambushing” them on a footpath near a Perthshire village. David Farley, a soil chemist, struck Laura Campbell’s...

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/staffordshire-bull-terrier-had-eaten-crack-cocaine-before-fatal-attack-on-owner-mario-perivoitos-during-filming-of-bbc-documentary-drugs-map-britain-in-wood-green-bbxfmd6p2#_=_

Staffordshire bull terrier had eaten crack cocaine before fatal attack on ownerA Staffordshire bull terrier that mauled its owner to death while taking part in a BBC documentary had eaten a stash of crack cocaine, an inquest was told. The dog, named Major, repeatedly bit the...

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-41235131?ns_mchannel=email&ns_source=newsdaily_newsletter&ns_campaign=NEWS_NLB_Wk37_Tues_12_September&ns_linkname=bbcnews_selfie_newsworld_selfie&ns_fee=0#

'Monkey selfie' legal fight settledA photographer wins a legal fight against an animal rights group over a "monkey selfie" photograph.

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article172530616.html

http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/10/hemingway-houses-cats-hurricane-irma-key-west/

Hemingway House's Kitties are Safe After Hurricane Irma Spares Key WestThe Hemingway House and its 55 cats are safe and sound after Irma missed the island.

http://www.care2.com/causes/climate-change-leaves-bird-species-with-uncertain-futures.html

Climate Change Leaves Bird Species With Uncertain Futures | Care2 CausesNew research provides a snapshot of species turnover for European birds over the past ten years -- and the results are startling.

http://www.care2.com/causes/wild-tigers-to-be-reintroduced-to-kazakhstan-after-70-year-absence.html

Wild Tigers To Be Reintroduced To Kazakhstan After 70 Year Absence | Care2 CausesConservationists are applauding an announcement made this week by the Republic of Kazakhstan that it plans to reintroduce tigers to part of their historic range

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/yuck-or-yum-swiss-offer-insect-burgers-of-mealworm-larvae/2017/09/08/f0d07674-948f-11e7-8482-8dc9a7af29f9_story.html?utm_term=.d18cbd60cd91&wpisrc=nl_rainbow&wpmm=1

Yuck or yum? Swiss offer insect burgers of mealworm larvaeSwallow deeply, pinch the nose and repeat the mantra: “Tastes like beef, tastes likes beef.” Then bite into the burger of rice, chopped vegetables, spices and mealworm larvae.

http://www.care2.com/causes/success-fifth-uk-animal-race-canceled-after-60000-sign-care2-petition.html

Success! 5th UK Animal Race Canceled After 60,000 Sign Care2 Petition | Care2 CausesAfter successfully creating 3 Care2 petitions that canceled cruel animal races, Samantha has succeeded again: no live sheep will be in the Llandovery Sheep Race

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-Thousands-flock-to-mass-Tel-Aviv-rally-for-animal-rights-504657

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/09/us/hurricane-irma-animal-rescue.html?emc=edit_tnt_20170909&nlid=30337821&tntemail0=y&_r=0

Dolphins, Flamingos and Pigs: The Animals Rescued From Hurricane IrmaWhile millions of humans are evacuating ahead of the storm, the relocation of animals is an extra challenge.

interesting images about Great tit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ2jLtcHhO0