Posted: February 12, 2010, 3 a.m. EST
Wildlife Officials in Kenya Moving Zebras, Wildebeests to Help Lions
Kenyan authorities on Wednesday began a plan to restore the predator-prey balance in one of the country's premier game parks after a recent drought — by moving thousands of zebras and wildebeests closer to the lions, reports the Los Angeles Times.
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In Times of Trouble for Homeless Pets, Some Stand Up
Misty and Maryanne have found feline heaven in their “cat condo,’’ with scratching post and toys, in the Deegan family’s home. The kittens, roughly 4 months old, had been left at the Quincy (Mass.) Animal Shelter after their former owners could no longer afford to take care of them and their mother. They have found temporary shelter with the Deegans as part of the Quincy facility’s foster pet program, reports the Boston Globe.
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Meet the Cats That Think They're Dogs
As kittens, Froglet and Tadpole should be playing with balls of wool, not chasing their tails. But the confused duo think they are puppies — and jump for joy when owner Irene Moynihan, 21, reaches out for the dog lead, reports the Yorkshire (England) Evening Post.
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