Mystery Animal Possibly Spotted Again In Maryland- Andrea Austin [ 7/21/2004 - 11:04 ] #
 JOPPA, Md. -- There may be more than one mystery animal running around Maryland -- there are pictures from a sighting in Harford County.At the Mathis family's rural home in Joppa, they're used to animals, but not this kind.
"I looked out the window and I saw something drinking out of the water trough," said Lisa Mathis. "It looked like something out of Lord of The Rings."
"I'm from New Jersey so I immediately thought it was the Jersey Devil," said Jon Mathis. "In New Jersey folklore, it's a wild beast -- sort of like the abominable snowman."
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Nebraska Hosts Xtreme Rat Challenge- Andrea Austin [ 12/5/2003 - 13:43 ] #
 Hundreds of spectators and 21 rats turned out for the 19th annual Xtreme Rat Challenge at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
The rodents compete in many events including the tigh rope, hurdles, long jump, rope climb and weightlifting.
The event began in 1974. More info and pictures on this story from Ananova...
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Fun Facts: Thank a Bat!- Andrea Austin [ 11/3/2003 - 11:59 ] #
 The Oklahoma Nature Conservancy has launched a campaign to make people aware of the benefits of the Big-Eared Ozark Bat, an endangered species.
Facts:
Like Tequila or Margaritas? The Big-Eared Ozark Bat is the only creature that can successfully pollinate the Agave plant, the source of tequila.
Hate those Biting Bugs? This species of bat eats 160 pounds of insects per night.
Eew! Bats Get Stuck in Your Hair! Not true, this is a Hollywood myth.
The Nature Conservancy is taking the Halloween opportunity to let everyone know that bats are not the neck biting vampires that some perceive them to be. They are an important part of the ecosystem.
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It's About Time: Animal Abuser Banned for Life from Possessing Animals- Andrea Austin [ 10/29/2003 - 14:19 ] #  51 year old Valerie Archer or Norfolk, England kept 74 animals in the 3-bedroom farm house she shares with her brother and sister.
After being convicted of over 13 separate charges f animal abuse, her rights to keep animals, as well as her siblings, have been stripped for life.
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Back from the Dead - Extinct Animal Found to be "Not So"- Andrea Austin [ 9/24/2003 - 16:08 ] #
 The last sighting of the Almiqui was in 1999, until now. A Cuban farmer made the discovery and named him "Alejendrito".
This nocturnal insect-eating animal will be held in captivity for two days and then released back to where he was found.
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Find Your Best Friend at the Zoo- Andrea Austin [ 9/15/2003 - 13:01 ] #
 Hundreds of dogs, cats and small and furries will be up for adoption at the Detroit Zoo on September 27 & 28, 10am to 5pm!
This 3rd annual event features the Michigan Humane Society as well as 24 other organizations. Adoption fees vary by the organization but the animals are spayed or neutered and up to date on their shots.
 Editors Note: as the proud owner of an adopted pet, Daisy, I put my highest recommendation on this event. Not only is it cheaper that going to a breeder, an adopted pet truly knows that you have saved their life and are forever grateful!
Daisy says...open your heart to an animal in need, just like I used to be!
Now held in the spring and fall, "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is made possible by a partnership between the Michigan Humane Society and the Detroit Zoo. This partnership, along with community support, has grown the event into the largest off-site adoption event in the country, placing nearly 8,000 animals since 1993. In 2001, the fall event was added in order to place more homeless animals.
Sponsored by Oldies 104.3 WOMC, 99.5 WYCD Detroit's Best Country and Mirror Newspapers, "Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo" is held outdoors under tents in the Detroit Zoo front parking lot at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Ave. There is no charge for admission to the adoption event or for parking.
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The Nose Knows...Rats are Tops at Sniffing-Out Landmines- Andrea Austin [ 8/18/2003 - 13:37 ] #
 Giant rats are being trained to sniff out landmines in Tanzania.
Their trainers at Tanzania's Sokoine University of Agriculture say the African pouched rats can do a much better job than dogs.
One reason the animals are useful in detecting mines is that despite their description as "giant" rats, they are small enough, about 30 inches long to scamper across a minefield without setting off the charges.
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Albino squirrel beats the odds- Andrea Austin [ 6/9/2003 - 16:30 ] #  A rare albino squirrel has had a lucky escape after being knocked from its nest by a football.
Staff at London Wildcare Centre in Wallington, Surrey, say the animal would probably have been picked off by a predator because of his distinctive colour had he not been spotted by a passer-by.
Experts say the five-week-old squirrel, named Persil by staff at the centre, beat odds of 100,000 to one to be born completely albino.
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