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http://naturalsciencenews.com/2017/02/11/researchers-provide-an-explanation-for-the-rapid-evolution-of-lake-victorias-fish/

Researchers Provide an Explanation for the Rapid Evolution of Lake Victoria’s FishResearchers have just solved the mystery of why so many fish species evolved in Africa’s Lake Victoria region within a small timeframe. Over 700 cichlid species

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4285896/Surgeons-remove-915-coins-swallowed-Thai-sea-turtle.html?ito=social-facebook_Australia

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4288422/Five-injured-Metford-dog-attack.html?ito=social-facebook_Australia

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4287040/Boy-lost-leg-cancer-adopts-three-legged-dog.html?ito=social-facebook_Australia

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4289750/Rhinoceros-French-zoo-shot-dead-poachers.html?ito=social-facebook_Australia

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/01/burger-king-animal-feed-sourced-from-deforested-lands-in-brazil-and-bolivia?CMP=share_btn_tw

http://idausa.org/campaign/farmed-animal/latest-news/5-ufc-fighter-who-will-make-you-rethink-vegan-muscle/

5 UFC Fighter Who Will Make You Rethink Vegan MuscleDon't believe the common misconception that you have to eat meat to get big. Not only are these UFC fighters healthy, fit and strong, they’re also helping to save lives and protecting the planet. That level of kindness is just plain hot.

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/mar/04/if-we-love-animals-close-zoos-now?CMP=fb_gu\

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/06/poachers-kill-satao-ii-elephant-kenya-tsavo-big-tusker?CMP=fb_gu

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/paris-zoo-thoiry-rhino-horn-poachers-shoot-dead-animal-vince-a7616076.html

Poachers break into Paris zoo, shoot rhino dead and steal its hornA rhinoceros at a zoo near Paris was shot three times in the head on Monday night by poachers who then cut off its horn with a chainsaw. The four-year-old rhinoceros, named Vince, was found dead this morning by keepers at Thoiry Zoo, to the west of the French capital.

http://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/ocean-enthusiasts-finding-smarter-solutions-to-shark-attacks/

Shark Attacks in WA Inspired Surfing Scientists | ParticleInnovative, non-invasive, smart technology is providing valuable information to researchers, to help find smarter solutions to shark attacks.

http://particle.scitech.org.au/people/western-australias-rarest-bird-on-brink-of-extinction-particle/

Striving to save WA's rarest bird | ParticleVolunteers from Albany are raising awareness about the plight of the western ground parrot, utilising tools such as crowdfunding to help spread the word.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/02/science/woolly-mammoth-extinct-genetics.html?em_pos=medium&emc=edit_sc_20170306&nl=science-times&nl_art=0&nlid=30337821&ref=img&te=1

The Woolly Mammoth’s Last StandA new study shows how an endangered or declining species may result in an irreversible genetic meltdown.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/mar/07/rhino-shot-dead-by-poachers-at-french-zoo

https://www.hakaimagazine.com/article-short/luxury-living-retired-whales

Luxury Living for Retired Whales | Hakai MagazineThe Whale Sanctuary Project wants to build an ocean home for captive killer whales.

“Evidence has shown that these water dwellers do indeed feel pain and that the inhumane way in which they are often stored, handled and slaughtered causes them suffering….In New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland, decisions have been made to include decapod crustaceans in their animal welfare legislation. In Australia, a Sydney fishmonger became…[Read more]

Crustacean Compassion campaigns for welfare rights for lobsters & crabsIf the thought of dropping a live lobster into a pan of boiling water horrifies you, then you're in good company including that of a new campaigning group that wants lobsters to be given the same animal welfare rights as other creatures. LAURA BRIGGS reports

In addition to the Egyptian government insuring that the working horses will be fed, they must also establish regulations for the humane treatment of draft animals – including adequate hoof care with shoes for horses driven on paved roads, watering troughs and rest periods under sun shades, restriction on the use of animals when temperatures are…[Read more]

Can 'uber for horses' stir up tourism in ancient Egyptian city?In an attempt to revive the ailing tourism industry, Egypt's government is trying out-of-the-box ideas, such as a ride-hailing app for horse carriages.