Pets and Animals
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So 1 dog year equals 7 people years? Not so fast...
Jun 07, 2016 7:00 am - Everyone says it: One year for a dog equals seven years for a human. But like a lot of things everyone says, it's wrong. Dogs do have life stages a lot like humans', but...
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Epicurean delights in the pet food aisle
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Honeybee or yellow jacket wasp? How to tell the differenceJun 07, 2016 5:30 am - People often mistake yellow jacket wasps for honeybees, but the two insects differ in behavior and appearance. Honeybees • Hairy with a black stripe around body • ...
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How many beehives are too many in a backyard?Jun 07, 2016 5:30 am - Seven hives' worth of bees in a neighbor's yard created too much buzz for one Naperville resident, whose complaint to city council members has spurred a debate about how...
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Batavia dog shooting raises questionsJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - A Batavia police officer shot and wounded a stray dog Sunday morning, fearing the animal was about to attack him. Now the dog's owner has received a ticket for allowing ...
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County officials investigating Lake Zurich dog attackJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County Animal Control is investigating an alleged attack by two dogs on another canine that was walking with its owner in Lake Zurich. The attack is reported to hav...
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Lake County releases 100 baby turtlesJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: A story about the release of 100 Blanding's turtles in Lake County contained an incorrect identification. Gary Glowacki is a wildlife biologist with t...
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Humans should more responsible with dogsJun 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Dogs have been around for millions of years. The fossil record shows three main groups of dogs - the third one, the canines, produced the dogs we know today. Fossil and ...
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8 things to know if you see turtles crossing the roadJun 01, 2016 5:26 am - If you see a turtle trying to cross the road, DuPage County Forest Preserve District officials suggest that you: • Never slam on your brakes; gradually slow down. If the...
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Nesting season has begun - watch for turtles on roadJun 01, 2016 5:00 am - Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Really. And the reason is no joke. Turtle nesting season has begun again throughout the suburbs and pregna...