http://www.mail.com/subjects/74-animals.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/74-animals.html http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1862586-ind-dnr-wants-charges-dropped-deer-rescue-case.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said Friday it is asking a prosecutor to drop charges against a couple who nursed an injured baby deer back to health and kept it in an enclosure on their property for two years. The misdemeanor charges of illegal possession of a white-tailed deer against police officer Jeff Counceller and hi... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1862586-ind-dnr-wants-charges-dropped-deer-rescue-case.html 2013-02-01T19:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1861730-apnewsbreak-feds-warming-imperils-wolverines.html BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The tenacious wolverine, a snow-loving carnivore sometimes called the "mountain devil," could soon join the list of species threatened by climate change — a dubious distinction putting it in the ranks of the polar bear and several other animals the government says will lose crucial habitat as temperatures rise. Federal wildlife offi... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1861730-apnewsbreak-feds-warming-imperils-wolverines.html 2013-02-01T22:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1861858-federal-focus-compassion-wild-horses.html RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is issuing new policy directives emphasizing "compassion and concern" for wild horses on federal lands in the West, in response to a growing public outcry over alleged abuse during roundups of thousands of mustangs in recent years. Federal laws protecting wild horses since the 1970s require the governme... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:29:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1861858-federal-focus-compassion-wild-horses.html 2013-02-01T14:29:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: GRIDIRON TO LEMONADE STAND Donald Driver didn't waste much time finding a new job. The Green Bay Packers all-time leading rece... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1859494-super-bowl-watch-beyonce-avocados-practice.html 2013-02-01T01:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1859392-great-white-shark-moves-to-northeast.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — It seems Mary Lee's winter vacation in the sunny South is over. The 3,500-pound great white shark headed north after spending weeks off the Southeast coast. Mary Lee, one of only two great whites ever tagged in the North Atlantic, got as far south as Jacksonville Beach, Fla., several weeks ago. But in recent days, she's made a bee ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1859392-great-white-shark-moves-to-northeast.html 2013-01-31T17:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1858904-eu-proposal-to-protect-bees-stirs-hornets-nest.html BRUSSELS (AP) — An attempt to protect Europe's bee population has kicked up a hornets' nest. On Thursday, the EU's commissioner for health and consumer policy, Tonio Borg, proposed to restrict the use of three pesticides — called nenicotinoids — to crops to which bees are not attracted. The three pesticides were clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1858904-eu-proposal-to-protect-bees-stirs-hornets-nest.html 2013-01-31T14:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1859200-57-rhinos-killed-south-africa-this-year.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Officials in South Africa say that 57 rhinos have been killed by poachers across the country so far this year. The Department of Environmental Affairs said Thursday that recent floods in Kruger National Park, thick vegetation and two weeks of bright moonlight contributed to the high number of deaths. The department said 18 suspected po... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1859200-57-rhinos-killed-south-africa-this-year.html 2013-01-31T14:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1858302-england-fishermen-rules-ruin.html PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Minutes after New England fishery managers took a vote that cast doubt on the historic industry's future, the prospects most clear to Gloucester fishermen Paul Vitale were his own. "I'm bankrupt. That's it," said the 40-year-old father of three. "I'm all done. The boat's going up for sale." The New England Fishery Management Counci... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1858302-england-fishermen-rules-ruin.html 2013-01-31T12:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1858422-cyprus-jobless-turn-to-illegal-songbird-trapping.html NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — It's just before first light and the bird-catcher strings nets among the orange, pomegranate, fig and carob trees in his orchard. The sound of chirping emanates from inside a massive carob — a trick sent from speakers to attract tiny songbirds. By mid-morning, the man disentangles about a half-dozen blackcaps, snaps their necks with his teeth and drops... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 07:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1858422-cyprus-jobless-turn-to-illegal-songbird-trapping.html 2013-01-31T07:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1857996-monkeys-attack-7-people-east-indonesian-village.html MAKASSAR, Indonesia (AP) — A mob of wild monkeys has gone on a rampage in a village in eastern Indonesia, entering houses and attacking residents. Seven people were injured, including one who is in critical condition. Ambo Ella, a spokesman for Sidendeng Rappang District in South Sulawesi province, says the surprise attack by about 10 monkeys happened in ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1857996-monkeys-attack-7-people-east-indonesian-village.html 2013-01-31T00:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1855896-borneo-elephants-dead-toll-rises-to-13.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities found remains of another three endangered Borneo pygmy elephants, deepening a mystery surrounding at least 13 such deaths this month. The wildlife department in Malaysia's Sabah state is bracing for the possibility of finding more dead elephants in the Gunung Rara Forest Reserve, where an unknown number ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1855896-borneo-elephants-dead-toll-rises-to-13.html 2013-01-30T23:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1857510-kennel-club-americans-crazy-labs.html NEW YORK (AP) — The American Kennel Club says the Labrador retriever is the nation's most popular dog for the 22nd straight year — for attributes that range from family-friendly pet to search-and-rescue nose. The German shepherd still commands the No. 2 spot, according to the AKC top 10 list released Wednesday. And the golden retriever has nudged out the ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1857510-kennel-club-americans-crazy-labs.html 2013-01-30T22:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1856844-apnewsbreak-epa-moves-to-ban-rodent-poisons.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to ban the sale of a dozen rat and mouse poisons sold under the popular D-Con brand in an effort to protect children and pets. The agency said Wednesday it hopes to reduce the thousands of accidental exposures that occur every year from rodent-control products. Children and pets are at risk ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1856844-apnewsbreak-epa-moves-to-ban-rodent-poisons.html 2013-01-30T16:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1854700-indiana-couple-vows-to-fight-fawn-rescue-charges.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Counceller says a dying fawn he found on someone's porch three years ago surely wouldn't have lived had he and his wife not nursed it back to health on their eastern Indiana farm. The Connersville police officer insists they had no clue that they could be breaking the law. The couple's good deed put them at odds with the state Dep... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1854700-indiana-couple-vows-to-fight-fawn-rescue-charges.html 2013-01-29T21:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1852738-10-dead-borneo-pygmy-elephants-feared-poisoned.html KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Ten endangered Borneo pygmy elephants have been found dead in a Malaysian forest under mysterious circumstances, and wildlife officials said Tuesday that they probably were poisoned. Carcasses of the baby-faced elephants were found near each other over the past three weeks at the Gunung Rara Forest Reserve, said Laurentius Am... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1852738-10-dead-borneo-pygmy-elephants-feared-poisoned.html 2013-01-29T14:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1853502-corning-4q-net-income-falls-beats-predictions.html CORNING, N.Y. (AP) — Revenue surged at Corning during the fourth quarter on strong demand for its Gorilla Glass, which is used in many smartphones and computer tablets. Sales in the company's specialty materials division, which makes the glass, surged 68 percent in the final months of the year, and 10 percent above the previous quarter. Shares of the comp... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1853502-corning-4q-net-income-falls-beats-predictions.html 2013-01-29T13:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1853372-timbuktu-ancient-seat-islamic-learning.html SEVARE, Mali (AP) — Timbuktu, the fabled desert city where retreating Muslim extremists destroyed ancient manuscripts, was a center of Islamic learning hundreds of years before Columbus landed in the Americas. It is not known how many of the priceless documents were destroyed by al Qaida-linked fighters who set ablaze a state-of-the-art library built with... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1853372-timbuktu-ancient-seat-islamic-learning.html 2013-01-29T13:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1850680-iran-monkey-space.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A gray-tufted monkey strapped in a pod resembling an infant's car seat rode an Iranian rocket into space and returned safely, officials said Monday in what was described as a step toward Tehran's goal of a manned space flight. The mission also touched on concerns that advances in Iran's rocket expertise could be channeled into military... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1850680-iran-monkey-space.html 2013-01-28T19:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1851254-applegate-wins-newbery-klassen-takes-caldecott.html NEW YORK (AP) — Katherine Applegate's "The One and Only Ivan" won the John Newbery Medal for the outstanding book of 2012, while Jon Klassen's "This Is Not My Hat" received the Randolph Caldecott Medal for outstanding illustration, the American Library Association announced Monday. The Newbery and Caldecott awards are the top honors for children's literat... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1851254-applegate-wins-newbery-klassen-takes-caldecott.html 2013-01-28T16:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1846592-wayward-dolphin-dies-polluted-york-canal.html NEW YORK (AP) — A wayward dolphin that meandered into a polluted urban canal, riveting onlookers as it splashed around in the filthy water and shook black gunk from its snout, died Friday evening, marine experts said. The deep-freeze weather hadn't seemed to faze the dolphin as it swam in the Gowanus Canal, which runs 1.5 miles through a narrow industrial... Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1846592-wayward-dolphin-dies-polluted-york-canal.html 2013-01-26T02:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1845316-help-too-crocodiles-safrica-police.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Calling all crocodile experts — South African police say you're needed to help capture thousands of crocs out on the lam. Thousands of crocodiles escaped a breeding farm along a river on the South Africa-Botswana border when the farms' gates were opened earlier this week to alleviate pressure caused by rising flood waters. ... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1845316-help-too-crocodiles-safrica-police.html 2013-01-25T15:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1845110-blind-nh-sled-dog-thrives-with-brothers-help.html JEFFERSON, N.H. (AP) — When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky's quickly advancing blindness. But a veterinarian offered some simple advice: "Run this dog." Gonzo, one of 120 dogs at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, was happy to comply. With help from his brother, Poncho, he soon resumed his... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1845110-blind-nh-sled-dog-thrives-with-brothers-help.html 2013-01-25T07:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1845026-chile-aims-to-focus-summit-brighter-side.html SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — European, Latin American and Caribbean leaders gathering for this weekend's economic summit will likely see only one side of Chile — the polished, upscale country where tourists and investors stay in five-star hotels in a sparklingly clean financial district nicknamed "Sanhattan," well away from Santiago's slums. Hundreds of securit... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:39:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/markets/1845026-chile-aims-to-focus-summit-brighter-side.html 2013-01-25T05:39:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844698-guyana-pledges-to-protect-jaguars.html KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The lushly forested nation of Guyana on Thursday joined a regional pact to protect jaguars, the elusive spotted cat that is the biggest land predator in the Americas but is vulnerable due to expanded agriculture and mining that carves away at their fragmented habitat. Leaders of the government's environment ministry were signing a... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1844698-guyana-pledges-to-protect-jaguars.html 2013-01-25T00:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1840994-scientists-to-resume-work-with-lab-bred-bird-flu.html WASHINGTON (AP) — International scientists who last year halted controversial research with the deadly bird flu say they are resuming their work as countries adopt new rules to ensure safety. The outcry erupted when two labs — in the Netherlands and the U.S. — reported they had created easier-to-spread versions of bird flu. Amid fierce debate about the ov... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/1840994-scientists-to-resume-work-with-lab-bred-bird-flu.html 2013-01-23T18:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839858-chimps-headed-lab-to-leisure.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chimpanzees who have spent their lives in U.S. research labs being prodded, poked and tested may be headed for retirement in a leafy sanctuary where they can climb trees, socialize at will, play with toys and even listen to music. More than 300 chimpanzees should be retired from government-funded research and sent to live in a sprawling... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1839858-chimps-headed-lab-to-leisure.html 2013-01-23T17:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1839458-nih-group-chimps-to-chimp-haven.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All but about 50 of hundreds of research chimpanzees belonging to the National Institutes of Health should be retired to the national sanctuary in northwest Louisiana, and all of them should have plenty of room to play and climb, an NIH committee recommended Tuesday. The NIH Council of Councils Working Group approved the proposal, which... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1839458-nih-group-chimps-to-chimp-haven.html 2013-01-23T02:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1836972-nz-to-eradicate-pet-cats-purr-ish-thought.html WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Gareth Morgan has a simple dream: a New Zealand free of pet cats that threaten native birds. But the environmental advocate has triggered a claws-out backlash with his anti-feline campaign. Morgan called on his countrymen Tuesday to make their current cat their last in order to save the nation's unique bird species. He set u... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1836972-nz-to-eradicate-pet-cats-purr-ish-thought.html 2013-01-23T01:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1837324-golden-retrievers-key-to-lifetime-dog-cancer-study.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jay Mesinger heard about a study seeking golden retrievers to help fight canine cancer, he immediately signed up 2-year-old Louie. He and his wife know firsthand the toll of canine cancer: Louie is their fourth golden retriever. The first three died of cancer. "They all had long lives but were taken by complications from one kind o... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1837324-golden-retrievers-key-to-lifetime-dog-cancer-study.html 2013-01-22T12:01:00Z