Pets and Animals
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Chance to spot owl lures birders to Minnesota in FebruaryMar 07, 2016 12:00 am - It started during a local bird walk, when conversation somehow shifted to Minnesota and the Sax-Zim Bog Winter Birding Festival. We dreamed out loud of the birds we migh...
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Why we love dogs and cats but not bats or ratsMar 04, 2016 4:54 am - Why do we adore hamsters but abhor rats? Cuddle kittens but curse raccoons? Pay to keep birds inside and bats outside? A big reason, say researchers, has to do with our ...
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K-9 who bit Elk Grove police handler could return to serviceMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Were you worried about what would happen to the Elk Grove Village police dog who bit his handler and had to be Tasered? Despite the attack, the 3-year-old Belgian Malino...
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Understand your cat's personality before having houseguestsMar 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Having friends and family over for lengthy visits or a weekend stay can become a challenge if your guests are allergic or just do not bond with felines because of lack o...
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Leaping dogs take the meaning of Leap Year to a new level
Mar 01, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shayna, a Labrador retriever in Holiday, Florida, had taken the same leap several times and had fun swimming. So she got a running start and sailed ov...
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Mexico documents big rebound in monarch butterfliesMar 01, 2016 4:54 am - MEXICO CITY - Monarch butterflies have made a big comeback in their wintering grounds in Mexico, after suffering serious declines, investigators said Friday. The area co...
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Elk Grove police dog will be replaced after biting handlerMar 01, 2016 12:00 am - A few months after joining the force, an Elk Grove Village police K-9 will return to the kennel after biting his handler and refusing to let go, authorities confirmed Tu...
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Meet the jumping champions of the animal worldFeb 29, 2016 5:00 am - It's Leap Day! What better day to celebrate the jumping champions of the animal world? From kangaroos to fleas, lots of animals get around by jumping. There are land mam...
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Grooming tips for keeping your dog healthyFeb 24, 2016 10:00 pm - I took my dog Cocoa, our rescue German shepherd, to the groomer to get her nails cut and, in the spur of the moment, a bath. The groomer took her to a huge wash tub to ...
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Meet live reptiles in Lake ForestFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Reptile Rampage will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Lake Forest Recreation Center Gym, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Participants can see live ...