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From Defenders of Wildlife When in wolf territory, it turns out coyotes are the ones with something to howl about. Researchers tracking radio-collared coyotes within Grand Teton National Park in the Yellowstone ecosystem found that coyote numbers were 33 percent lower in areas where wolves were abundant. "The study tests the previously u… read more

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African elephants are in trouble, but new research may help to save them by the skin of their tusks. Was just reading a short article in an rather old Defenders of Wildlife magazine that explained that "scientists have developed a new DNA test that allows them to pinpoint the origin of poached elephant tusks and thus target hot spots for law enfor… read more

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By now any Zootooer who is a member of or familiar with the animal advocacy organization In Defense of Animals(IDA) knows that after a battle that has lasted for more than two years the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) working in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finally confiscated the elephants Tina and Jewel (on Augu… read more

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From the wonderful Defenders of Wildlife - "We've all heard the phrase "crying crocodile tears" used to describe someone feigning sadness. Legend credits crocs as man-slayers that weep while they eat, but new research is showing that the cold-blooded creatures actually do shed tears while they dine--no matter the dish. University of Florida … read more

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From Susan Wagner, a conventional and integrative veterinarian, posted on Care2/GreenLiving site. Susan writes that her years as a vet have taught her that "the human-animal bond goes beyond companionship. Animals are here to be our guides and teachers, and to help us on this journey called life. The most important lesson they teach us is to l… read more