Joe Greathouse, Curator of Animals at the Good Zoo at Oglebay in Wheeling, has been selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to attend a national forum. Story by The Regional News Service WHEELING, WV — Joe Greathouse, Curator of
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New Tree Of Life Divides All Lower Metazoans From Higher Animals - Science Daily
ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2009) A new and comprehensive analysis confirms that the evolutionary relationships among animals are not as simple as previously thought. The traditional idea that animal evolution has followed a trajectory from simple to
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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - A man who abandoned 280 white rats found dead and dying in crowded carriers was ordered to pay $1,000 restitution and perform 50 hours of community service. Toby Duffany pleaded no contest Wednesday to a single count of animal

This is the dawning of the age of aquariums - Jacksonville Daily Progress
Every dog may get his day, but these days America s favorite pet is finned, not furred. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, there are twice as many pet fish in the U.S. as there are dogs. Local a- fish -ianados

Even porcupines could get pink slips in the slumping economy as states consider cutting or eliminating funding that supports zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. Elephants do a trick for elephant manager Kelly Schroer, not shown, at the Buffalo Zoo
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Aquarium of the Bay Welcomes Its First Newborn Skate of the Year - Earthtimes
SAN FRANCISCO , Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ — The first newborn of 2009, weighing in at 15 grams and measuring 15cm, confidently poked its way out and was greeted by its new team of skilled parents — Aquarium of the Bay’s Husbandry department. The newborn
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Zoos, Aquariums Face the Ax Amid Budget Cuts - FOX News
SYRACUSE, New York Even porcupines could get pink slips in the slumping economy as U.S. states consider cutting or eliminating funding that supports zoos, aquariums and botanical gardens. As part of his plan to help New York address a potential
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