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Bulldogs on Treadmills

Canine exercise. These treadmills, by the way, are not motorized – it’s the dogs’ own efforts that move the treadmills. If a bulldog wants to stop (like one on the left, momentarily) it can do so.

A Good Day for Nine Beagles

On May 6, 2014, Beagle Freedom Project rescued nine beagles from a laboratory in Nevada. Until this day, these beagles had never known a kind touch, been loved or felt safe. Their lives are about to change forever. The policy questions concerning these dogs include (1) whether this testing is necessary, (2) whether it should…

Rock-Climbing Bears

Videographer Stephanie Latimer describes her video: ‘Mommas with children or cubs don’t try this at home! Endangered Mexican Black Bears (momma and cub) climb Santa Elena Canyon wall, March 21st 2014. Spotted while kayaking and shared for your nature loving, rock climbing, suspenseful satisfaction.’

Trespasser!

SUSPECT’S FACIAL COMPOSITE Via This Wily Gatecrasher at the White House Is a Red Fox – WSJ.com.

Be The Middle Cat

In a world of polar opposites, e.g., Left and Right, Republicans and Democrats, etc., there’s gain in taking an independent path. It’s the middle cat that enjoys some meat, while others remain steadfast, but get nothing.

Why It’s Hard to Swat a Fly

It’s not easy to swat a fly. Although almost brainless by human standards, recent observations at the University of Washington reveal that flies have “well-developed, rapid-firing sensory motor circuits [useful] in order to register and respond to the visual threat of predators so fast and effectively.” See, Fruit flies show why swatting at flies is…