Animals

Transformative new seal habitat, "PInniped Cove," debuts June 8 as largest exhibit in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

At 160,000 gallons, the new seal habitat becomes the largest display in The Maritime Aquariums 33-year history, surpassing its 110,000-gallon shark exhibit.

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  • At 160,000 gallons, the new seal habitat becomes the largest display in The Maritime Aquariums 33-year history, surpassing its 110,000-gallon shark exhibit.
  • The Maritime Aquarium displays five female harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), the species of seal that commonly migrate into nearby Long Island Sound each winter.
  • This is a beautiful, enormous new space that guests will love maybe even more than the seals will, said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth.
  • About The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk:
    The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate visitors about and to create stewards for Long Island Sound.

CGTN: Migrating herd of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan takes a break

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.

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  • BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.
  • The number of elephants in the herd has changed as the their journey progressed.
  • People were quickly organized to evacuate where necessary and food was also used to guide elephants away from urban areas.
  • The population of wild Asian elephants has been increasing in China, from 180 in 1980s to about 300 now.

CGTN: Migrating herd of wild Asian elephants in Yunnan takes a break

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.

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  • BEIJING, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A wild Asian elephant herd left the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Yunnan Province and started marching north in mid-March.
  • The number of elephants in the herd has changed as the their journey progressed.
  • Local authorities in the places that the elephants visited have all carried out comprehensive response plans to ensure the safety of both humans and the elephants.
  • The population of wild Asian elephants has been increasing in China, from 180 in 1980s to about 300 now.

World Dog Alliance: Dog Meat Festival Opens Up Opportunities for International Collaboration on Animal Protection

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Monday, June 7, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Yulin Dog Meat Festival held in June every year in Guangxi, China, attracts wide criticism across the world.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Yulin Dog Meat Festival held in June every year in Guangxi, China, attracts wide criticism across the world.
  • When campaigning for a ban on dog and cat meat in the UK, the World Dog Alliance was also faced with obstacles in the form of rigid animal welfare policies.
  • While the Queen's speech shows her strong support for animal protection legislation, it also reveals the short-sighted animal policy in the UK.
  • The World Dog Alliance is against any form of animal cruelty, be it the consumption of dog and cat meat, or using dogs and cats for experiments.

CBDfx Launches Charitable Pet Campaign for National Pet Adoption Month

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Monday, June 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leading CBD products company, CBDfx , is launching a national campaign to raise awareness for homeless animals tied to National Pet Adoption Month, and giving back to local nonprofits and animal shelters.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leading CBD products company, CBDfx , is launching a national campaign to raise awareness for homeless animals tied to National Pet Adoption Month, and giving back to local nonprofits and animal shelters.
  • The Search Dog Fundraising Bundle is part of a larger initiative from CBDfx to give back to their community.
  • To bring further awareness to National Pet Adoption Month, CBDfx is encouraging shelter adoptions by offering afree "Welcome Home" gift for anyone who adopts or fosters a dog or cat in June.
  • CBDfx products are sold in more than 32,000 points of distribution in 21 countries, and online through the company's website at www.CBDfx.com .

PetSmart® Celebrates the Official Grand Opening of New Store in Owings Mills, Md.

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Monday, June 7, 2021

The new store features 14,798 square feet of space, providing pet parents with a comprehensive line of pet products.

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  • The new store features 14,798 square feet of space, providing pet parents with a comprehensive line of pet products.
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    PetSmart is committed to the health and safety of people, pets and the communities it serves.
  • PetSmart LLC is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets.
  • Through this in-store adoption program and other signature events, PetSmart has facilitated more than 9 million adoptions, more than any other brick-and-mortar organization.

Cross-Border Partnership Aids People Who are Blind

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

CNIB Guide Dogs is relatively new, so it has not yet established its own breeding program.

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  • CNIB Guide Dogs is relatively new, so it has not yet established its own breeding program.
  • They reached out to Leader Dog for the first time in November 2020 and Leader Dog sent five dogs on November 17.
  • Leader Dog is a strong advocate for cooperation among guide dog organizations, said Susan Daniels, Leader Dog president and CEO.
  • Leader Dogs for the Blind partners with agencies and O&M professionals throughout the U.S. to provide their clients with supplemental O&M training.

Trupanion Announces June Investor Conference Participation

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

SEATTLE, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion , Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP ) announced today that members of Trupanions management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

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  • SEATTLE, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trupanion , Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUP ) announced today that members of Trupanions management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
    The Stifel 2021 Virtual Jaws & Paws Conference on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
  • Trupanion is a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Trupanion is committed to providing pet owners with the highest value in pet medical insurance with unlimited payouts for the life of their pets.
  • Trupanion policies are issued, in the United States, by its wholly-owned insurance entity American Pet Insurance Company and, in Canada, by Omega General Insurance Company.

ASPCA Launches New Tool to Educate the Public on How to Help Stray Kittens During Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month this June

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of homeless kittens are born across the country during kitten season every year, and by using this interactive tool, animal lovers across the nation will directly help to make the best decision for kittens' ongoing well-being.

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  • Hundreds of thousands of homeless kittens are born across the country during kitten season every year, and by using this interactive tool, animal lovers across the nation will directly help to make the best decision for kittens' ongoing well-being.
  • For example, some stray kittens may appear to be alone, but the mother catwho knows exactly what her new litter needsmay be hiding nearby or out getting food.
  • For these reasons, placing kittens in foster homes and dedicated kitten nurseries are the most humane options until they become old enough to be adopted.
  • For more information, visit www.ASPCA.org , and follow the ASPCA on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Mallard Featured on Postcard

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A mallard duck is featured on the newest U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A mallard duck is featured on the newest U.S.
  • The stamp art shows the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in pre-existing artwork by famed illustrator and designer Dugald Stermer.
  • Its postage will always be equal to the value of the stamped postcard rate in effect at the time of use, even if the price increases after purchase.
  • One of the world's most recognizable birds, the mallard ranges widely throughout the Northern Hemisphere.