Vertebrates

Born Free USA Welcomes Rhesus Macaque Formerly Kept as a Pet to Its South Texas Primate Sanctuary

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

COTULLA, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit Born Free USA welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas last week.

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  • COTULLA, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit Born Free USA welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas last week.
  • The monkey a 5-year-old rhesus macaque named Gambit was surrendered to Born Free USA by a private owner, who kept Gambit as a pet since he was a baby.
  • Says Dr. Liz Tyson, Born Free USA Programs Director and head of the primate sanctuary, "Gambit has lived a sad life.
  • To learn more about the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary, please visit www.bornfreeusa.org/primate-sanctuary .

Earthly and SharkWeek's Dr. James Sulikowski Launch The Dog Fish Project: A Collaboration for Ocean Conservation and Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Earthly will be launching a sustainable pet treat made from by-products of commercially harvested Dogfish, all while funding ocean conservation.

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  • Earthly will be launching a sustainable pet treat made from by-products of commercially harvested Dogfish, all while funding ocean conservation.
  • For too long the pet food industry has contributed to our ocean's sustainability crisis.
  • The collaboration has already led to the development of the first dog treat made from the nutritious skins of the abundant Spiny Dogfish.
  • "We are committed to helping expand the Shark and Fish Research Conservation Program at ASU and multiply its impact on ocean conservation.

Gopher Investments Makes Improved Offer for Finalto

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Friday, July 9, 2021

This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.

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  • This break fee provides greater certainty to the Board and to shareholders that Gopher will be able to enter into and complete an acquisition of Finalto.
  • The amount of Gophers proposed break fee is materially in excess of the USD 8.8 million break fee Playtech would have to pay to the Consortium, under certain circumstances, if Playtech were to sell Finalto to Gopher on the terms of Gophers Offer.
  • Rothschild & Co. is acting as Financial Adviser to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.
  • White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor to Gopher Investments on the Offer for Finalto.

Born Free USA Welcomes New Vervet Monkey to Its South Texas Primate Sanctuary

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

COTULLA, Texas, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit, Born Free USA, welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas yesterday.

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  • COTULLA, Texas, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit, Born Free USA, welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas yesterday.
  • The monkey a five-year-old vervet named Kiki was surrendered to Born Free USA by a private individual, who kept Kiki as a pet since the monkey was three months old.
  • Says Dr. Liz Tyson, Born Free USA Programs Director and head of the primate sanctuary, "Kiki is a very sweet little monkey she is smaller than she should be at her age and somewhat skinny, although not dangerously so.
  • Says Angela Grimes, Born Free USA CEO, "Born Free USA is honored to offer Kiki a home for life at our primate sanctuary, but the exotic pet trade in monkeys is not a problem that can be solved simply by rehoming animals to sanctuaries.

Karus Gold Drills 5.3 Meters of 10.2 g/t Gold and 10 Meters of 5.5 g/t Gold from Upper Zone at FG Gold

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Results Define a New High-Grade Corridor 100M Down-Dip of Past Drilling

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  • Karus Gold has not been able to determine true width yet due to complexity of the vein structures within the mineralized zones.
  • Drilling data on the Lower Zone is currently limited and the true thickness and orientation of the zone is not firmly known.
  • However, based on current data, it is estimated that intercept represents ~50%-65% of the true thickness of the zone.
  • Karus Gold is 100% owner of the 1,000 km2 South Caribou Gold District that includes the drill-stage FG Gold and Gold Creek projects in British Columbia.

Asia Who's Who Directory 2021: Profiles, Lives and Achievements of Tens of Thousands of the Most Distinguished Men and Women - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 4, 2021

The "Who's Who in Asia 2021" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Who's Who in Asia 2021" directory has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The new edition of Who's Who in Asia profiles the lives and achievements of tens of thousands of the most distinguished men and women from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • Who's Who in Asia will be of special interest to public and academic libraries, international organisations, embassies, businesses, the media, scientific and professional bodies and anyone with an interest in Asia.
  • Who's Who in Asia includes up-to-date:
    Biographies of the most influential men and women in Asia.

DNA test kit saves thousands of Earth's most bizarre turtles

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Matamata turtles are native to South America and are most recognizable by their rough, knobby shell and snorkel-like snout.

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  • Matamata turtles are native to South America and are most recognizable by their rough, knobby shell and snorkel-like snout.
  • When the shipment of baby Matamata turtles was found with their alien-like features, customs officials didn't need a DNA test to know they were looking at a protected species.
  • Traditionally, customs officials transport a few confiscated turtles to a lab for DNA testing not quite an expeditious endeavor.
  • While the officials would wait for results, they are usually also trying to keep thousands of turtles alive.

Stand.earth: P&G fails on forests in disappointing shareholder update

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Intact or primary forests like the boreal have never been industrially logged, and provide ecosystem functions critical to mitigating the worst impact of climate change.

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  • Intact or primary forests like the boreal have never been industrially logged, and provide ecosystem functions critical to mitigating the worst impact of climate change.
  • "To the untrained eye, these new environmental commitments from P&G might look promising.
  • Environmental advocacy groups have been meeting with P&G executives for months to outline what the company needs to do to clean up its supply chains.
  • Their concerns center around the company's relationships with pulp suppliers who log in key intact areas of the boreal that are home to threatened species of caribou (reindeer).

Author Elon Martin's new book "Rise of the Ancient Killer" is a spellbinding tale centered on the denizens of a coastal fishing town terrorized by a prehistoric menace

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Martin writes, "A massive shark, which is supposed to be extinct for thousands of years, terrorizes the shores of the seaside town of Harradon.

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  • Martin writes, "A massive shark, which is supposed to be extinct for thousands of years, terrorizes the shores of the seaside town of Harradon.
  • At first, no one believes the old lobsterman who first spotted it.
  • Eventually, a young fisherman, a scientist, and an old sailor embark on a quest to catch the huge shark alive.
  • Published by Page Publishing, Elon Martin's engrossing tale is an excellent choice for avid fiction readers.

Canada Goose Reports Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2021

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose or the Company) (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended September 27, 2020.

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  • Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose or the Company) (NYSE:GOOS, TSX:GOOS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended September 27, 2020.
  • Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada in 1957, Canada Goose has grown into one of the worlds leading makers of performance luxury apparel.
  • From the coldest places on Earth to global fashion capitals, people are proud to wear Canada Goose products.
  • Canada Goose is a recognized leader for its Made in Canada commitment, and is a long-time partner of Polar Bears International.