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- December 30th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Holiday Treats for Squirrel Monkeys
The keepers at the Bronx Zoo created a special holiday treat for their resident squirrel monkeys, blueberries encased in Jello. It looks like the monkeys had a little trouble getting the hang of the…
- December 29th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Great Animal Escapes of 2009
Sometimes animals outsmart us. This year, we witnessed several bold and cunning escapes. Otter Escapes from Kansas Zoo Kyra, a resident of the Hutchinson Zoo in Kansas, escaped from her zoo habitat on…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Telegraph’s Cute Animal Photos
The Daily Telegraph, a newspaper based in London, has released its annual slideshow of cute animals. Visit the Telegraph to see them all.
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Cotton-top Tamarin Born at Zoo Boise
Zoo Boise has announced the birth of a female cotton-top tamarin. She is the first tamarin to be born at the zoo. The baby is currently being hand-raised by humans as her mother lacks the skills to…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Snowshoeing at Bluff Point
Snowshoeing at Bluff Point Entrance to the main trail We decided to take advantage of the first big snowfall of the winter by doing a little snowshoeing at Bluff Point in Groton. Snowshoeing is a lot…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Giraffe Born at Niabi Zoo
Niabi Zoo in Illinois has welcomed a baby giraffe into their animal family. A newborn giraffe is nearly the size of a full-grown human. This baby was six feet tall and weighed 150 lbs. Zoo keepers wer…
- December 21st, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Wildlife Crossing Competition
An international contest is underway to design inexpensive, innovative and attractive animal bridges that cross highways. The contest is sponsored by the Western Transportation Institute at Montana S…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
White Rhinos Relocated to Kenya
Four endangered northern white rhinos have been moved to Kenya from a Czech zoo. There are no northern white rhinos left in the wild and only eight left in captivity. Wildlife workers hope that the m…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Bunny Sculptures
“To Thine Own Self Be True” is the title of Park Ad-jong’s new solo show in South Korea. The show features sculptures of rabbits and eggs. In an interview with the Korean Times, Par…
- December 15th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
A New Beginning for Domestic Violence Victim and Her Pet Rabbit
USA Today published a very touching story about a woman who fled from her abusive husband with nothing but her rabbit (named Ruby Angel). She had been living on the streets since October. Below is an…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Intelligent Octopuses
For the first time octopuses have been observed using tools. Researchers discovered that veined octopuses, found off the coast of Indonesia, use coconut shells to build armor for themselves. The octo…
- December 14th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
House Rabbits and the Holidays
During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in all the festivities. But make sure your bunny is safe and comfortable during these bustling times. Here are a few helpful links to peru…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Audrey on Tour Roundup
For those of you who read My House Rabbit’s blog this past spring, you will remember that we hosted Audrey from Audrey on Tour for a few days here in New London, CT. Audrey then went on to Bo…
- December 8th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Polar Bear Cubs Born
Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien in Canada has welcomed two polar bear cubs. The cubs were born on November 30 of this year to Aisaqvaq, a resident of the zoo. Aisaqvaq has been acting very maternal, ca…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Black-tailed Prairie Dogs Denied Protection
Federal officials have denied protection under the Endangered Species Act to black-tailed prairie dogs last week after they determined that populations are rebounding. In the 1900s, prairie dog popu…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Komodo Dragon Born
The Singapore Zoo has reported that a rare Komodo dragon has been born. This is the first Komodo dragon born in an Asian zoo outside of Indonesia, the natural home of the reptile. Komodo dragons are…
- December 4th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Orangutan Photographer
On Tuesday, Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna created a Facebook page for one of its most creative residents. Nonja, a 33-year old female orangutan, is now connected to over 30,000 fans on the social networki…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Support House Rabbit Charities
This holiday season, there are several ways you can help support rabbit rescues without going broke. 1. Chase Community Giving (vote via Facebook) Chase Community Giving is a program run by Chase that…
- December 2nd, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Mohegan Striders Membership Drive
At the Mystic Turkey Trot, I had the opportunity (mid-trot) to speak to John Trahan, president of the Mohegan Striders. The Mohegan Striders are a running club based in Southeastern CT that offers soc…
- November 26th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Race Report: Mystic YMCA Turkey Trot and Dip
This Thanksgiving, we enjoyed another Mystic YMCA Turkey Trot and Dip (though only a few people actually dipped from our group). Here’s a group shot of us donning our Jog New London turkey trot…
- November 24th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Copper Update
Rabbit Haven reports that Copper, the rabbit saved from euthanasia, is settling in nicely at his new permanent home with the rescue. Experienced bunny volunteers are already making progress getting Co…
- November 23rd, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Study Reveals How Giraffes Maintain Long Necks
Scientists have already concluded why the long neck of the giraffe is advantageous: it gives giraffes a higher vantage point to watch out for danger and to reach vegetation. It also provides a large…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Rabbit Haven Saves Bunny on Death Row
A story about a rabbit scheduled to be put down after biting a shelter volunteer has gathered attention from around the world. Copper the rabbit was living at the Pierce County Humane Society in Ta…
- November 18th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Photographer Befriends a Leopard Seal
A National Geographic photographer gets up close and personal with leopard seal. The seal continually attempts to feed him penguins which he has no interest in eating.
- November 16th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Update: Luv-A-Bun’s Mass Rescue
Megan from Luv-A-Bun has kindly shared an update about the 34 rabbits they rescued in Lake Worth, Florida: The babies are 4 weeks old in the pix and the adults are doing fabulously after everything th…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
New Book Reveals Rabbit Not a Native Species of Britain
Many of us grew up on Beatrix Potter’s classic Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny stories, and therefore equated rabbits as being native British animals. However, a new book by naturalist Christ…
- November 15th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
India to Transfer All Zoo and Circus Elephants to Wildlife Preserves
AP Photo/Anupam Nath Officials in India recently made the decision to move all elephants currently living in Indian zoos and circuses to protected wildlife parks. The decision came after complaints…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Rabbit-Themed Art Exhibition in London
Photo: Move your Bunny | Installation by Helene Butler At the Rag Factory on Brick Lane in East End London, there will be an art exhibition revolving around the theme of rabbits and hares from the…
- November 12th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Combat Infantry Bunny (CIB) in Iraq
I found this story on Twitter posted by @Houserabbit about Carolyn Schapper, an Army sergeant serving in Iraq, who took a pet bunny under her wing. The rabbit had been maltreated and suffered from…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Baby Bonobo at Jacksonville Zoo
Photo: Marian Brickner A female baby bonobo was born November 6 to Kuni of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Delfi Messinger, the Director of Animal Programs, said of the 24-year-old mother, “She…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Brown Pelican Removed from US Endangered Species List
The brown pelican has faced many threats in the last hundred years. At the brink of extinction in the early 1900s, brown pelicans were hunted for their feathers. In the 1970s, their populations s…
- November 10th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Turkey Trot T-Shirts
Don’t forget to order your Turkey Trot t-shirts in time for Thanksgiving! Available in adult, child, and toddler sizes.
- November 5th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
House Rabbit Society $5000 Thanksgiving Challenge
A generous donor has agreed to match donations up to $5000 to the House Rabbit Society until Thanksgiving (November 26, 2009). The money raised will go towards the Emergency Rescue Grant, a progra…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Sweet Binks Adopts Out 1000th Bunny
Congratulations to Sweet Binks of Rhode Island for adopting out its 1000th rabbit today. The lucky bunny is called Maggie. For more info, see: Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue.
- November 4th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Baby Echidnas at Perth Zoo
Photo: Lincoln Baker Two puggles, or baby echidnas, have made their first public appearance at the Perth Zoo in Australia today. The babies’ names are Moa and Kain. Echidnas have proven difficu…
- November 3rd, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Giant Jellyfish Sink 10-Ton Fishing Trawler
When the crew of a Japanese trawler tried to rein in their net filled with dozens of Nomura’s jellyfish, the boat capsized, and the men were cast into the water. Luckily, another trawler near…
- November 2nd, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Unique Charity Event for Mountain Gorillas
This past Halloween, an event was held in Denver, Colorado that set a Guinness World Record and raised money for the much endangered mountain gorilla. The Denver Gorilla Run featured a 3.5 mile road…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
New Record Set
At a Halloween charity race in Denver, a new record was set: most people in gorilla suits. The Denver Gorilla Run, a 3.5 mile road race, boasted 1061 runners dressed in gorilla costumes. The event r…
- October 29th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Art Blog by Abi Cushman
Gift Labels
Over the past few days, I've been having fun making custom gift labels for birthdays. Here are a few:Birthday BoyBirthday Girl21st Birthday (Rum Label)
- October 28th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Luv-A-Bun Rescue Takes in 34 Rabbits
The Luv-a-Bun Rescue in Lake Worth, Fl has recently taken in 34 bunnies rescued from a mobile home. The rabbits were crammed into 3 cages jammed with both living and dead rabbits. Several of the rabb…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Uniform Violation for HS Runners
The Baltimore Sun has reported that the Hereford boys cross country team was stripped of their championship win on Monday due to uniform violations. One of the runners wore a pair of black compression…
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Sneezing Baby Elephant
This poor little guy sneezes so hard he scares himself. This video was taken by family on vacation. Read more about African elephants at Animal Fact Guide.
- October 21st, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Watch Out for that Train
This past weekend at the Des Moines Marathon, runners faced an unusual challenge, a train. Simon Sawe was leading the race with four hundred meters left when his path was suddenly blocked by a crossi…
- October 20th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
New Calendar
The Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy in Vancouver, Canada has just released their 2010 calendar. The calendar is made up of submitted photos from rabbit-lovers. We submitted a few pics of Coco and…
- October 18th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Sunday Bunday
Sometimes Coco and Cosette like to snuggle. I thought their first formation was a little bizarre, but it seemed to work for both of them… until Coco decided he needed to groom… maybe he g…
- October 16th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Water Walking Lizard
The BBC has turned its high-speed cameras on one of the most fascinating lizards in the world, the basilisk lizard. The basilisk, sometimes known as the Jesus lizard, is able to run across water to av…
- October 14th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Endangered Kits are Born
The Columbian Basin pygmy rabbit has been on the state of Washington’s endangered species list since 1993. The population declined so much that biologists took in the last 14 wild rabbits to cre…
- October 13th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog
Vegetarian Spider
National Geographic reports that the Bagheera kiplingi, a jumping spider, has been recently identified as the only vegetarian spider in the world. Of the 40,000 species of spider in the world, this is…
- October 12th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: Jog New London County Blog
Race Report: B.A.A. Half Marathon
The B.A.A. (Boston Athletic Association) is most famous for putting on the Boston Marathon every April. But they also organize a fairly competitive half marathon every fall. While they don’t l…
- October 11th, 2009
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myhouserabbit has posted a new entry on: My House Rabbit's Bunny Blog
Radioactive Rabbit Poop
Although it may sound like a plot point in a comic book, there is actually radioactive rabbit poop in Hanford, Washington. As it happens 50 million gallons of liquid waste laced with radioactive salts…
