Idaho Falls Zoo receives local and international help at clean-up event
much-needed help at Saturday’s clean-up…
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Easy homemade dog treat recipes
Native Pet compiled a list of 10 dog treats that owners can make at home, as well as the recipes for every dog…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of cotton-top tamarin
The Idaho Falls Zoo announced the birth of a cotton-top tamarin on…
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Bannock County Sheriff, Humane Society urge dog owners to remain safe on trails
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock Humane Society, is reminding the public to remain vigilant as the weather…
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Man caught a venomous ‘blue dragon’ sea slug along the Texas coast
By Megan Marples, CNN On a beach vacation, a venomous sea slug probably isn’t high on your must-see list. That’s exactly what San Antonio…
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Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in US, pleads guilty
A wind energy company has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay more than $8 million in fines and restitution after killing at least 150…
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Chicks may be cute but can spread ugly disease
As the time of year arrives when the “cheep, cheep” sound of cute chicks becomes more common, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is…
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K9 teams pass Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
We have a couple new K-9 teams to…
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Humans bred dogs to have puppy-dog eyes
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Are you a sucker for large, liquid “puppy-dog” eyes gazing soulfully up at you, begging for, well, just about…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 2
Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning April…
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Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program
Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter full, adoptions and fostering needed
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter needs people to come adopt or foster animals, after the shelter announced they are…
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Birds are laying eggs earlier, a new study shows. Scientists blame the climate crisis
By Danya Gainor, CNN Egg-collecting enthusiasts in the late 1880s knew the hobby was crucial for understanding the natural world, but likely never…
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A dinosaur bigger than T. rex swam and hunted its prey underwater
By Katie Hunt, CNN It’s long been thought that dinosaurs were land lubbers — terrestrial creatures that steered largely clear of water. A…
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Breakthrough discoveries in the evolutionary biology and behavior of pets
Most pet behaviors are cute, but many of them may come from instincts developed by thousands of years of evolution. To learn more, Native Pet put…
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Labrador retriever tops American Kennel Club’s annual list of most popular dog breeds
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds — and, for the 31st year in a row,…
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Least popular dog breeds in America
To highlight some of the lovable dogs you may have never have heard of, Stacker broke down the 97 least popular dog breeds in America based on data…
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Most popular dog breeds in America
Stacker reviewed the American Kennel Club’s 2021 rankings, released on March 15, 2022, to bring you the 100 most popular dog breeds in…
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Basic dog training you can do at home
Pet insurance brand ManyPets compiled a list of tips for training your dogs at home, including setting up an environment for success and a few…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Ally retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open April 13
The Idaho Falls Zoo will open for the 2022 season on Wednesday, April 13.…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual clean-up day
In preparation for the opening of the Idaho Falls Zoo for the 2022 season, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the…
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Gov. Little petitions to have grizzly bears removed from Endangered Species Act
Idaho Governor Brad Little submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove grizzly bears in the “Lower 48” United States…
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Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 May retires
The Wyoming Highway Patrol recently celebrated the retirement of K-9…
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Yellowstone’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2022
On Monday, a pilot supporting Yellowstone National Park wildlife research observed the first grizzly bear of 2022.…
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Giant venomous spiders infiltrated the southeastern US and are expected to spread rapidly, experts say
By Megan Marples, CNN The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout … and all across the East Coast. Except in this case, the spider in…
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Fossil of 328 million-year-old octopus relative still has suckers on its arms
By Ashley Strickland, CNN The oldest ancestor of modern octopuses lived 328 million years ago and had 10 arms, according to a new study. Researchers…
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Killing deer with kindness: The harmful side effects of feeding wintering deer
It may seem helpful, but well-intended people who feed wintering deer ultimately harm the animals and sometimes people and…
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Dog park best practices for new dog owners
Taking your pup to the dog park for the first time can be an exciting yet intimidating situation if you’re unsure what to expect. To help, ManyPets…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces birth of male sloth bear
The Idaho Falls Zoo on Friday announced the birth of a male sloth bear…
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Research on the pet-human bond has boomed in the pandemic. Here’s what studies found
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Psst. Don’t tell my bosses, but I have a guilty pleasure. Every time a post pops up in the pet channel of our internal…
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Tyrannosaurus rex may have been misunderstood
By Katie Hunt, CNN Few dinosaurs exude the same mystique as Tyrannosaurus rex, but the tyrant lizard king that once roamed across North America might…
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How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds
Think pet insurance premiums are consistent across dog breeds? Think again. Sound Dollar took a look at 20 popular breeds and the factors that might…
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Yellowstone starts bison cull as animals migrate to Montana
Yellowstone National Park captured 37 bison migrating outside the park and sent most of them to slaughter under a program that seeks to prevent the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers
The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with…
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Pets can boost your brain power, study says
Having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline, a new study has…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
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Bonneville K9 deputy passes away
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big…
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American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton
The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the…
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Wolf hunting, trapping ends in southwestern Montana
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says wolf hunting and trapping season has ended in southwestern Montana.…
Continue Reading Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46% of bald eagles sampled in 38 states.…
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‘Very rare’ baby ghost shark found by scientists
By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a newly-hatched ghost shark which they say could inform their knowledge of the…
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American Dog Derby set to occur in Bear Gulch
The American Dog Derby is set to take place from February 17-19. With the event getting kicked off with a meet and greet of the Mushers registering…
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Newly discovered crocodile species ate a young dinosaur for its last meal, scientists say
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN A new species of crocodile dating back to the Cretaceous period has been discovered in Queensland, Australia, and its last meal…
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Team Fluff wins the 2022 Puppy Bowl
By Sandra Gonzalez and Emma Tucker, CNN Team Fluff won the 18th Puppy Bowl on Sunday against Team Ruff by a slim margin with a final score of 73-69…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new executive director
The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) has hired Michelle Ziel-Dingman as the new Executive Director of the organization.…
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All About the Animals continues to make impact
On Friday, the Animals (AAA) Coalition is holding a new member signing ceremony to celebrate the coalition expanding its impact through adding new…
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Health benefits of grooming your dog
ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s…
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How birds are adapting to climate crisis
By Katie Hunt, CNN Thousands of birds die each spring and fall when they collide with Chicago’s skyscrapers, which lie on a major migration…
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Judge orders federal protection for gray wolves be restored
A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump…
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Discovery of what ailed Dolly the dinosaur is a first, researchers say
About 150 million years ago, a young long-necked dinosaur fell ill, likely coughing and suffering from a fever as it wandered what is now southwest…
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Mountain lion sightings in Victor
The Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office is sending out a warning about a mountain lion that has been seen near Victor the last few…
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Boise foothills residents and recreationists asked to take precautions as coyote mating season arrives
Amid increasing reports of coyote activity in the Boise foothills, including the Hulls Gulch and Military Reserve areas, Fish and Game is asking…
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Bats, sharks, pumas: What you need to know about 10 misunderstood animals
Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals often misjudged and misunderstood by humans. Keep reading to learn the roles these 10 misunderstood animals…
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Anny Malo dynasty continues; Securing 4th consecutive Pedigree Stage Stop Race
It’s a sport that takes a special bond, that rivals a mother’s love.…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5: Malo meets her match
Two-time Pedigree Stage Stop champion Lina Streeper wins the day by 26 seconds Wednesday and is still in 2nd place overall.…
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Where the US exports its pet food
Ollie analyzed export data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through October 2021 to find the top 10 countries where the U.S. sends its pet…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo extends lead at Stage 4
Anny Malo looks unstoppable after Stage 4 of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race Tuesday.…
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Gathered Idaho wild horses available for viewing and adoption
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced upcoming viewing and adoption ppportunities for wild horses gathered last September from the Four Mile…
Continue Reading Ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found along trails
Trail users say they are finding hots dogs laced with ibuprofen along Pocatello area…
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Returning Stage Stop champion Anny Malo has 15-minute lead at Stage 3
Monday’s Stage 3 started at the Upper Green River Trailhead the same as Sunday’s Stage 2, although conditions between Sunday and Monday could not…
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Yellowstone looks at new bison plan, less focus on slaughter
Yellowstone National Park is developing a new bison management plan that officials say will put greater emphasis on alternatives to shipping the…
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Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday
The Pedigree® Stage Stop Race, now in its 27th year, will commence its 2022 event starting on Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming Friday…
Continue Reading Montana weighs wolf hunt limits; 23 from Yellowstone killed
Montana wildlife commissioners are considering if gray wolf hunting and trapping should continue in areas bordering Yellowstone National Park after…
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Bidens welcome new family cat to the White House
By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Jill Biden has revealed the long-awaited Biden family cat. She is a short-haired, two-year-old gray tabby named…
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Idaho wildlife officials expand river otter trapping
Idaho wildlife officials have approved expanding trapping for river otters despite widespread opposition.…
Continue Reading Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say
Idaho wildlife managers say the state’s wolf population remained steady last year at about 1,500.…
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Groups challenge Montana wolf hunting, trapping regulations
Two wildlife advocacy groups are challenging changes to Montana’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations, arguing they were made without public…
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Frogs can regrow amputated limbs after being treated with mix of drugs, new research finds
By Katie Hunt, CNN Some unusual creatures have an innate ability to regrow a limb: salamanders, starfish, crabs, lizards and newts. Such…
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Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival
Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the…
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