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How animals at the Virginia Zoo beat the heat

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – It’s not just us roasting in the sun this summer. Animals at the Virginia Zoo also feel the heat. Like us, many animals sweat and pant, but they also have things at the zoo to keep cool. “We’ve got a pool of water. These are our Malaysian Tiger. They will often […]

By ‘helping’ wild animals, you could end their freedom or even their lives – here’s why you should keep your distance

For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are on the move: Turtles are nesting, baby birds are testing their wings, snakes are foraging and young mammals are emerging. In central Pennsylvania, where I live, last year’s hatchling painted turtles have overwintered in their nests and emerged looking like […]

Animal welfare advocates disappointed with ‘watered down’ testing transparency bill – The Virginian-Pilot

A bill intended to increase transparency at animal testing facilities is heading to the governor’s desk — but advocates say it’s been gutted almost past the point of recognition. “I am disappointed that it was so watered down,” said Sen. Jennifer Boysko, a Fairfax Democrat who introduced the measure. The legislation, co-sponsored by Franklin Republican […]

Virginia family looking for dog at animal shelter got a surprise

The family realized the familiar-looking dog was, in fact, their lost pet. Their dog, solider, whose real name is Dante, went missing in another county. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — This tail had a happy ending, but sometimes it doesn’t always work out that way!  A Virginia family looking to adopt a new dog was surprised […]

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