Animals

Tuatara Capital Expands Senior Team to Support Second Flagship Fund

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Māori culture, Sphenodontia, Tuatara, Organisms, Animals

NEW YORK, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tuatara Capital, L.P. ("Tuatara"), an SEC-registered private equity firm dedicated to the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce its newest senior hire, Sergey Sherman.

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  • NEW YORK, June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tuatara Capital, L.P. ("Tuatara"), an SEC-registered private equity firm dedicated to the legal cannabis industry, is pleased to announce its newest senior hire, Sergey Sherman.
  • "Tuatara is excited to welcome such a seasoned senior executive to our rapidly-growing firm," said Al Foreman, a Partner and the Chief Investment Officer of Tuatara.
  • Sergey joins Tuatara as a Managing Director on the investment team and brings decades of experience in deal origination and transaction structuring.
  • Tuatara Capital, L.P. is a specialized alternative investment manager founded in 2014 to support the legal cannabis industry.

Alberta Motocross Race Organizers Found Guilty Under Species at Risk Act and Fishery Act

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Oncorhynchus, Fish, Aquatic animals, Westslope cutthroat trout, Cutthroat trout, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Animals, Trout, Alberta, Crowsnest River, Chungo Creek

In August 2014, approximately 100 riders crossed Racehorse Creek during an organized motocross event in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

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  • In August 2014, approximately 100 riders crossed Racehorse Creek during an organized motocross event in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.
  • Following a multi-year investigation led by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and supported by Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Mr. David Alan French and the Brooks Motocross Club of Brooks, Alberta were each found guilty on December 17, 2018 of violating section 32 (1) of the Species at Risk Act and section 35 (1) of the Fisheries Act Fisheries Act.
  • The Species at Risk Act came into force in 2003, and encourages the various governments in Canada to cooperate to protect wildlife species in this country.
  • Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Alberta population) was listed as Threated under the Species at Risk Act in 2013.

5 Ways to Prepare for a New Furry Companion

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Pet foods, Sheba, Cat food, Veterinary physician, Pet, Animals, Personal life, Health

When adding a pet to a household, it's important to take into consideration the type of companion, a pet's life stage, size and how to select a veterinarian.

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  • When adding a pet to a household, it's important to take into consideration the type of companion, a pet's life stage, size and how to select a veterinarian.
  • Seeking out materials to help you become a better pet parent can make the transition a bit smoother.
  • When preparing for a furry companion, keep these tips in mind, and find more information at pedigree.com and sheba.com .
  • One wet cat food to consider is SHEBA PERFECT PORTIONS , an option to help introduce your feline to meaty and seafood flavors.

4 Ways to Connect with Your Cat

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Cat, Animals

Following these tips, and visiting temptationstreats.com and nutro.com , can help deepen your relationship with your furry pal.

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  • Following these tips, and visiting temptationstreats.com and nutro.com , can help deepen your relationship with your furry pal.
  • Treating your cat to a nightly routine of brushing can be a one-on-one bonding experience.
  • For example, a cat tree to climb on helps exert energy and provides an area for a favorite activity, like taking a catnap.
  • Consider an option like NUTRO dry cat food with clean recipes that are simple, purposeful and trustworthy, and made of real, recognizable and non-GMO ingredients.

Orbitz Travel Survey Shows Three-in-Four Vacationers are Planning a Road Trip for Their Pets this Summer

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Animals, Expedia Group, OpenTravel Alliance, Orbitz, Puppy Bowl, Dog, Pet

According to a recent online travel survey from Orbitz, 77% of vacationers are planning to take their pets on a road trip this summer and visiting dog parks (20%) and taking selfies at tourist attractions (21%) are at the top of their to-do list1.

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  • According to a recent online travel survey from Orbitz, 77% of vacationers are planning to take their pets on a road trip this summer and visiting dog parks (20%) and taking selfies at tourist attractions (21%) are at the top of their to-do list1.
  • The survey results from 2,000 U.S. travelers revealed important considerations and destinations for pet owners, which are featured in a new road trip map at Orbitz.com/dogfriendlyroadtrips .
  • "There's a road trip for every kind of dog and dog owner," said Dan Schachner, Animal Planet host, announcer and annual "rufferee" of the Puppy Bowl.
  • Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Orbitz survey revealed that travelers will go almost any distance to please their pets.

Kanazawa University Research: Structural Development of the Brain

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Animal models, American football in Japan, Kanazawa, Kanazawa University, Organisms, Melanogaster, Drosophila melanogaster, Drosophila, Animals, Fruit fly, Insects

The team spanning across Kanazawa University, Ryukoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Imperial College London, used the Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) brain for their experiments.

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  • The team spanning across Kanazawa University, Ryukoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Imperial College London, used the Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) brain for their experiments.
  • The visual centre of the Drosophila brain bears high structural resemblance to the columnar arrangement of the human one, making it an apposite, yet simple model to study.
  • The University is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Kanazawa a city rich in history and culture.
  • Kanazawa University is divided into two main campuses: Kakuma and Takaramachi for its approximately 10,200 students including 600 from overseas.

Kanazawa University Research: Structural Development of the Brain

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Animal models, Animals, Organisms, American football in Japan, Kanazawa University, Melanogaster, Drosophila melanogaster, Brain, Kanazawa, Drosophila, Branches of biology

The team spanning across Kanazawa University, Ryukoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Imperial College London, used the Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) brain for their experiments.

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  • The team spanning across Kanazawa University, Ryukoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Imperial College London, used the Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) brain for their experiments.
  • This discovery can help neuroscientists monitor healthy development of the brain and uncover other molecules involved in the process.
  • The University is located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Kanazawa a city rich in history and culture.
  • Kanazawa University is divided into two main campuses: Kakuma and Takaramachi for its approximately 10,200 students including 600 from overseas.

MOVE OVER, MEGALODON...THERE’S A BIGGER FISH IN THE SEA! Nat Geo and Nat Geo WILD’s SHARKFEST is so Big, It Needs THREE Weeks and TWO Networks

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Friday, June 21, 2019
Women, Other Science, Research, MEN, Books, TV and Radio, Consumer, Film & Motion Pictures, Environment, Teens, Entertainment, General Entertainment, Other Education, Education, Science, Vertebrates, Elasmobranchii, Ichthyology, Predators, Sharks, Animals, Animal physiology

And in the biggest hour of shark programming to hit the airwaves this summer, Worlds Biggest Great White?

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  • And in the biggest hour of shark programming to hit the airwaves this summer, Worlds Biggest Great White?
  • This special puts so much motion in the ocean that it has to be simulcast across two networks!
  • Her mysterious nature and massive size have captivated the planet, but she has gone unseen for over five years... until now.
  • SHARKFEST also aims to raise awareness about these incredible animals that depend on a healthy planet in order to survive.

Government of Canada bans shark finning

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Animal welfare, Environmental impact of fishing, Shark finning, Animals, Sharks, Vertebrates, Fishing, Shark Conservation Act, Shark Finning Prohibition Act

Through these amendments we are defining and prohibiting the practice of shark finning and banning the import and export, to and from Canada, of shark fins that are not attached to a shark carcass.

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  • Through these amendments we are defining and prohibiting the practice of shark finning and banning the import and export, to and from Canada, of shark fins that are not attached to a shark carcass.
  • Shark finning refers to the practice of cutting fins from sharks, often while the shark is still alive, and then leaving the shark to die at sea.
  • The Government of Canada is concerned with the status of endangered shark stocks worldwide due to destructive and damaging practices like shark finning.
  • Since 1994, Canada has prohibited shark finning as a condition of a fish harvesters' licence.

Banfield Pet Hospital®'s Ninth Annual State Of Pet Health Report® Tackles Weighty Issue Of Osteoarthritis

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Animals, Banfield Pet Hospital, Banfield, Osteoarthritis, Pet, Dog, Organisms

VANCOUVER, Wash., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Banfield Pet Hospital released its 2019 State of Pet Health Report , which explores the growing trend of osteoarthritis (OA) in pets a progressive and painful degenerative disease that can go unnoticed and undiagnosed.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Banfield Pet Hospital released its 2019 State of Pet Health Report , which explores the growing trend of osteoarthritis (OA) in pets a progressive and painful degenerative disease that can go unnoticed and undiagnosed.
  • According to the report, Banfield has witnessed a 66% increase of OA in dogs and 150% increase in catsover the past 10 years.
  • Discomfort from OA can keep pets from being active, lead to weight gain, and in turn, worsen the joint condition.
  • Other key findings from Banfield's 2019 State of Pet Health Report include:
    The largest of its kind, Banfield's 2019 State of Pet Health Report leverages medical data from the more than 2.5 million dogs and 500,000 cats Banfield cared for in 2018.