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• Human noise drowns out song of whales
That sound pollution — including increased commercial shipping, seismic surveys and a new generation of military sonar — is not only confounding the mammals but also further threatening the survival of these endangered animals. Studies show that ...
• Celebrities take aim at elephant exhibit
Seven didn't make it to age 20 — a fraction of the 70 years they can live in the wild, said Melya Kaplan, executive director of the Voice for the Animals activist group. "It's a lot of elephants' deaths, and it points to something really wrong going ...
• Outrageous hotel perks for pets
With each pet visit, the Fairmont Washington, D.C. and the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto donate to the local animal rescue or humane society. “Guests like helping less-fortunate animals who are not able to stay in hotels,” said Diana Bulger of ...
• The best toy trends for all budgets
A really over-sized (2' x 3') floor puzzle that features the animals in Eric Carle's classic book. The 24 jumbo pieces are pleasingly large and will be enjoyed by preschoolers after they have read the book. As you're working on the puzzle with your ...
• 1 dead in wild elephant rampage
Villagers in Aceh province's Cot Pangee tried for days to scare away the elephants, yelling and making loud noises, but the animals instead became more aggressive, said Andi Basrul, of the Conservation and Natural Resources Agency. Over the weekend ...