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Queen Charlotte has her own Bridgerton spinoff on Netflix - but who was she really? And why was she obsessed with Australia?

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Queen Charlotte captured viewers’ attention in the Netflix series Bridgerton as the snuff-sniffing, gossip-greedy, biracial wife of the “mad king” George III. As the spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – billed as an “epic love story” – launches, just who was Charlotte? And why was she obsessed with Australia?From German princess to British queen Seventeen-year-old Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz married George III in 1761, the year after his accession to the throne.

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Queen Charlotte captured viewers’ attention in the Netflix series Bridgerton as the snuff-sniffing, gossip-greedy, biracial wife of the “mad king” George III. As the spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – billed as an “epic love story” – launches, just who was Charlotte? And why was she obsessed with Australia?

From German princess to British queen

    • Seventeen-year-old Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz married George III in 1761, the year after his accession to the throne.
    • Charlotte arrived in London from her northern German home speaking no English, though she would soon acquire it.
    • She brought with her a fascination of science – Charlotte adored botany – and the arts.
    • She is also said to have brought the German tradition of the Christmas tree to Britain, with Queen Victoria making it popular.

Charlotte and the natural world

    • Across the 57 years that Charlotte was queen consort, Britain undertook an ambitious program to expand its empire and further knowledge of the natural world.
    • Banks returned to England with a staggering bounty of specimens, presenting them to Charlotte and George III shortly after.

Charlotte’s “cangaroos”

    • “The Animal being of the Opossum kind Carries its Young in a Pouch”, Charlotte marvelled.
    • The kangaroos that later arrived in Britain alive – though many would not survive the crossing – symbolised power.
    • So were scientific men who studied the queen’s kangaroos, attempting to unravel the mystery of how they reproduced and cared for their young.

Charlotte’s Australian plants

    • As Charlotte’s kangaroos hopped through her menagerie, the neighbouring Royal Gardens at Kew became the storehouse for plants from across the empire.
    • The year before, Banks had assessed a remarkable herbarium offered to Charlotte that included rare Australian specimens.

Death of the queen


    Charlotte remained queen until her death in 1818. It took months for the news to reach Australia. When it did, the Hobart Town Gazette declared that Britain’s loss “will be not less felt in its remotest Dependencies”. The settlement mourned Charlotte by firing guns, flying flags at half-mast and tolling church bells, though she had never set foot on Australian soil.

AnimalZone® Expands to Air on TUBI.tv, One of the World's Largest Streaming Platforms

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

AnimalZone's Seasons 6 and 7 are available to TUBI's 80 million active monthly users throughout the United States and Canada.

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  • AnimalZone's Seasons 6 and 7 are available to TUBI's 80 million active monthly users throughout the United States and Canada.
  • AnimalZone features animal rescues, sanctuaries and animal welfare experts with the goal to educate, entertain and inspire.
  • The series quickly grew from focusing mainly on dogs and cats to many types of pets, including rabbits, Guinea pigs, parrots and tortoises.
  • Originally filmed in only California, the series has grown to air episodes from Florida, Louisiana, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia.

Critter Control, the Nation’s Largest Nuisance Wildlife Removal Company, Announces the Opening of a New Franchise in Rio Grande Valley, Texas

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

HARLINGEN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest franchise location in Rio Grande Valley (the Valley), Texas, today.

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  • HARLINGEN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest franchise location in Rio Grande Valley (the Valley), Texas, today.
  • Established in 1983, Critter Control is a nuisance wildlife removal service that prioritizes the humane removal of animals from homes and yards.
  • Critter Control of Rio Grande Valley will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00am 5:00pm, along with Saturdays from 7:00am - 12:00pm.
  • Founded in 1983, Critter Control is an industry leader in the removal of rodents, raccoons, bats, birds and other nuisance wildlife.

Springfield Massachusetts Small Business Owner Expands Critter Control Territory to Cover all of Western Massachusetts

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, announced today that current franchisee, Jonathan Cahoon, is expanding to cover all of Western Massachusetts.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, announced today that current franchisee, Jonathan Cahoon, is expanding to cover all of Western Massachusetts.
  • Calhoun, who purchased Critter Control franchise in 2021 focused on Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke and the rest of Hampden County.
  • Prior to joining Critter Control, he worked as a truck driver, servicing Western Massachusetts businesses.
  • Critter Control of Springfield is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am 5:00pm and emergency services available on Saturday and Sunday.

Critter Control, the Nation’s Largest Nuisance Wildlife Removal Company, Announces the Opening of a New Franchise in Northwest Arkansas

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Northwest Arkansas franchise today.

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  • FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control , an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Northwest Arkansas franchise today.
  • Arkansas habitats have a wide swath of nuisance wildlife, including raccoons, skunks, bats, opossums, mice, rats and even armadillos.
  • Established in 1983, Critter Control is a nuisance wildlife removal service that prioritizes the humane removal of animals from homes and yards.
  • Founded in 1983, Critter Control is an industry leader in the removal of rodents, raccoons, bats, birds and other nuisance wildlife.

Trutech Wildlife Service Announces Greater Cleveland Branch in Time for Breeding Season

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

CLEVELAND, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trutech Wildlife Service, a leader in humane wildlife removal for decades, is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Cleveland, OH.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trutech Wildlife Service, a leader in humane wildlife removal for decades, is excited to announce the opening of a new location in Cleveland, OH.
  • Trutech Wildlife Service established standards of ethical and humane wildlife removal and control and will uphold these standards in Cleveland.
  • Trutech Wildlife Service provides wildlife control for bats, rats, mice, birds, groundhogs, and any type of nuisance wildlife.
  • Trutech Wildlife Service always offers free inspections for raccoons, rats and mice, bats, birds, squirrels, and other nuisance wildlife.

Global Smart Pest Monitoring Management System Markets, 2021-2028: Mounting Adoption of Advanced Technologies and Applications & Rise in Adoption of Advance Technologies in Agriculture Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The increasing popularity of smart pest control solutions, along with the growing urbanization in developing markets and the advent of megacities, is creating a massive opportunity for the smart pest monitoring management system market.

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  • The increasing popularity of smart pest control solutions, along with the growing urbanization in developing markets and the advent of megacities, is creating a massive opportunity for the smart pest monitoring management system market.
  • The residential sector witnessed a huge demand for smart pest monitoring management systems to efficiently handle the problem of the increasing number of bed bugs, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and termites.
  • The smart pest monitoring management system market is segmented on the basis of component, end user, and geography.
  • In terms of end user, the smart pest monitoring management system market is segmented into commercial, residential, agriculture, and industrial.

Critter Control, the Nation’s Largest Nuisance Wildlife Removal Company, Announces the Opening of a New Franchise in Olympia, WA

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Olympia area is littered with all kinds of wildlife, and were excited to start helping people.

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  • The Olympia area is littered with all kinds of wildlife, and were excited to start helping people.
  • Critter Control continues to be the premiere choice for people looking to have wildlife humanely removed from their homes, said Joe Felegi, General Manager of Critter Control.
  • Established in 1983, Critter Control is a nuisance wildlife removal service that prioritizes the humane removal of animals from homes and yards.
  • Founded in 1983, Critter Control is an industry leader in the removal of rodents, raccoons, bats, birds and other nuisance wildlife.

Cruddy Cans: 5 Must-Know Reasons to Have Your Trash Cans Cleaned by Eco-Friendly Sanitation Specialists

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Below, we outline five must-know reasons to have your trash cans cleaned by Cruddy Cans, the eco-friendly sanitation specialists:

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  • Below, we outline five must-know reasons to have your trash cans cleaned by Cruddy Cans, the eco-friendly sanitation specialists:
    Rodents and maggots love trash cans.
  • Whether you have a rodent problem or simply want to avoid one, Cruddy Cans trash bin cleaning service can help.
  • With environmentally friendly high-speed equipment, Cruddy Cans trash can cleaning service can help you to thoroughly sanitize both home and commercial bins with ease.
  • Cruddy Cans are the number one maintenance service in Craven County for trash cans, recycle bins, and dumpster enclosures that need cleaning.

Cox Conserves Hero Grand Prize Winner is Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Volunteer

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Diane Vaszily, a rescue and education volunteer with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the 2021 Cox Conserves Hero grand prize winner.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Diane Vaszily, a rescue and education volunteer with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the 2021 Cox Conserves Hero grand prize winner.
  • The James M. Cox Foundation will donate $60,000 to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Diane's honor.
  • The James M. Cox Foundation will donate a total of $140,000 to environmental nonprofits selected by Cox Conserves Heroes, including the $60,000 to the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
  • Cox Conserves Heroes is part of the national Cox Conserves sustainability initiative that was launched by Cox Chairman Jim Kennedy.