4-23-19, Reported by FANA News in Ethiopia, at least 28 hippopotamus were found dead in a national park. The giant semi-aquatic creatures died in the Gibe Sheleko National Park, part of the Gibe River that is the largest tributary of the Omo River in southwestern Ethiopia. Ms Bahrua Mega reported the cause of death is unknown; she said the deaths of 15 of the hippos died in a single day. The national park is home to nearly 200 hippos; they are huge the males weight appx 3300 pounds and the females 2800 pounds. The Park is appx 13,900 square miles. More here

3-29-19, Six baby elephants have been rescued from a mud pit after spending a night trapped in a hole. Officials at the Thap Lan National Park, in northeastern Thailand, discovered their dilemma during patrols to deter poaching activity. Rangers found signs that the rest of the elephant herd were still circling around the pit, so they decided to wait to see if the animals could rescue themselves; they couldn't so they were rescued. See video

3-19-19, Daily Caller -- A Canadian zoologist, and adjunct professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Susan Crockford's new book: “The Polar Bear Catastrophe That Never Happened,” contrasts the dire predictions made over a decade ago that the polar bear was endanger of extinction. Susan explains that polar bears are thriving and may have quadrupled since the 1960s from roughly 10,000 to 40,000. She said, “My scientific estimates make perfect sense and they tally with what the Inuit and other Arctic residents are seeing on the ground. Almost everywhere polar bears come into contact with people, they are much more common than they used to be. It’s a wonderful conservation success story.” [..snip]
Recent studies found polar bear populations are doing fine. A 2016 study by Canadian researchers, found “no reliable evidence to support the contention that polar bears are currently experiencing a climate crisis.” There have been periods when the bears had no ice and survived ...
Former Vice President Al Gore featured polar bears swimming for their lives in his 2006 film “An Inconvenient Truth,” sparking widespread fear that Arctic sea ice melt would bring bears to the brink of extinction - this has been found to be totally false. More here

March 14, 2019 (Family Research Council) — What do cats have that newborn human babies don't?

Democrats' support.

In one of the sickest ironies no one is talking about, Senate liberal Democrats picked this moment — 17 days after they voted to kill America's perfectly healthy human babies [infants] — to fight for the humane treatment of baby cats.

Apparently the Democrat strategists are out to lunch, or maybe the Left really is this shameless; interesting to wonder how some of these politicians standing on debate platforms in 2020 will tell the American people about protecting living things:

We chose cats over human kids.

Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), is the sponsor; here he is, arguing that America "must stop killing kittens!" When only three weeks ago, he stood in the U.S. Capitol agreeing with 43 other Democrats that human beings should be put down he said:

"The USDA's decision to slaughter kittens [2000/year?] after they are used in research is an archaic practice and horrific treatment, and we need to end it."  What passion!
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The United States of America slaughters hundreds of thousands human babies annually and now it's legal if they are outside the womb breathing. Makes me sick!

More here
CDC Human Abortions here

Montana deputies rescue young bald eagle, named the bird Walt
2-22-19, Billings Gazette -- While patrolling in Cascade County Montana, Deputy Jay Groskreutz spotted an eagle on the side of the road. The eagle appeared to be snacking on a nearby deer carcass and for some unknown reason wasn't able to fly. Groskreutz got a blanket from his car and pinned the wings and picked it up putting it in the back of the patrol car. The eagle was taken by animal control and transferred to a dog kennel.

Groskreutz  called the eagle "Walt" after the TV character Walt Longmire. Walt was malnourished and is being nursed at the Montana WILD Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Helena. Rescuing and rehabilitating raptors isn't uncommon and the goal for all rescued birds is to release them back to the wild. More here

Arctic Russian Town Declares Polar Bear Invasion Emergency 
2-11-19, The Weather Channel -- ​At a Glance:

• At least 52 polar bears have entered the Russian town of Belushya Guba.
• The bears have confronted people and roamed into homes and offices.
• Citizens have been instructed NOT to kill the bears

​Polar bears unable to reach the ocean have invaded two Russian villages - the bears are drawn to landfills and trash cans, where they search for food. Russia’s regulatory agency for natural resources, Rosprirodnadzor, has forbidden residents of Novaya Zemlya to shoot even “the most aggressive specimens.” Special patrols have been organized in the archipelago’s two villages to scare away bears using light and sound effects along with dogs and automobiles. 

Arctic Russian region declares emergency as polar bears overrun area
2-12-19, The Hill -- Alexander Minayev, a local government administrator reported at least 52 polar bears have been wandering around the region's largest town, Belushya Guba. The bears have confronted people and entered residential buildings and offices. "The people are scared. They are frightened to leave homes and their daily routines are broken. Parents are afraid to let the children go to school or kindergarten."

On January 28, 2019 in Minnesota when the temperature was ten below zero; 87 year old, Noreen, was filling her bird feeders when she fell and couldn't get up. Soon thereafter, her neighbor Tim and his dog 'Midnight' were taking out the trash when the dog sensed something amiss at Noreen's house. Tim reports that Midnight's ears perked up and directed him to the problem next door. He followed the dog finding Noreen laying in the snow. Minnesota was having a dangerous cold snap and Noreen was in danger as she was in the weather for approximately thirty minutes. More here

Increase in children and teen’s suicides 
1-23-19, In New York, leaders shout ‘hooray’ at the new law approving the killing of baby humans in the womb up to nine months … even the ghoulish freedom to kill the baby if it dares to live after being aborted. What an abomination that Americans [and others] devote so much emotion, time, energy and finances to keeping four footed animals alive yet cheer for the death of baby humans. The USA is in the valley of despair - no wonder our kids are committing suicide at such an increased rate; they can see that animals are valued more than they are.
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Hooray for the hippo in Cincinnati … baby Fiona lives. 
Cincinnati Zoo: Celebrates Hippo's Two Year Birthday
1-23-19, ABCNews -- On Jan 24, 2017 the world famous hippopotamus, Fiona was born at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was born six weeks premature weighing a scant 29 pounds when the average weight of a healthy baby hippo is 55–120 pounds. She was unable to stand and required bottle feeding with milk from her mother, supplemented with infant formula. On her two year birth day she'll weigh a healthy 1000 pounds. 
See video here ​Updates here

 In the Bible, unicorns are referred to as real animals in the same context as donkeys, lions, horses, peacocks, and dogs (Job 39:9-12). And as the fossils give us clues to their muscular physique, it is no surprise that the Bible describes them as having “great strength” but unable to be tamed for pulling a plow.

In the passage in Job, their mention was to help Job to see God’s greatness. And using an imaginary animal would have defeated that purpose. More in Psalm 22:21, 29:6, 92:10; Isaiah 34:7, Numbers 23:22, 24; Deuteronomy 33:17

There is even archaeological evidence in rock drawings of large, one-horned, equine-like animals. A report on these drawings details an animal with a “single horn, directly in front, about as long as one’s arm…it was not attached to the bone of the forehead, but fixed only in the skin.”

Indeed, this extinct giant one-horned animal supports the truths of the Bible as both God’s inspired Word and a true historical document. Yes, unicorns were real.

*Excerpted and adapted full original report from Sherri Seligson here

TERROR: Beaches Closed As Portuguese Man O'War Jelly Fish Stinging Thousands
1-6-19, Jelly fish terror in Australia; authorities are calling a 'jellyfish' invasion and epidemic.

Thousands stung in Portuguese man o' war 'invasion', several ...
1-6-19, The highly venomous creatures have stung more than 3,000 people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, forcing the closure of several beaches.

​Types of jellyfish sting: A sting occurs when a jellyfish’s tentacle touches a person’s skin. Stinging cells on the tentacles (called nematocytes) shoot poison into the skin, like tiny harpoons. The type of sting and how severe it is will depend on how much of the tentacle touched the skin and the species of jellyfish. Those who come into contact with a man o’ war, are encouraged to remove the tentacle as quickly as possible and treat the sting with very hot water. Side effects include intense skin pain lasting from minutes to hours, nausea and vomiting. More Here and Here

1-10-19, The FBI went to a home to arrest a man wanted on drug charges, assault on a federal agent and for allegedly releasing a dog. As they were arresting the man, a 22-year-old woman came outside and the dog charged at the officers. A four-year veteran fired several shots at the dog, and either shrapnel or fragments from the ground hit the woman in the arm is uncertain. However the woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and the original suspect is in custody. ​More here

Trial for teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle
At the Franklin County Courthouse before judge David A. Hooste - Thursday, 1-3-19 trial of biology science teacher Robert Crosland - jury selection began Crosland - who on camera - fed a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of junior high students. 

A jury was finally selected around 5:30 p.m.; the trial will reconvene Friday. 1-4-19 at 9 a.m. More here and here
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Officials kill the snapping turtle that ate a puppy
Idaho: The snapping turtle at Preston Junior High School's science department was seized by the Idaho Dept of Agriculture and killed for doing what snapping turtles do. Eat stuff given to them. Reportedly the creature was “humanely” put down. A spokesperson for the department that enforces provisions of the Invasive Species Act, said the doomed turtle was put down for being a non-native species without a permit reported by the Salt Lake Tribune.  Is PETA outraged? It's the 'cute' factor ... the puppy is cute so there's outrage ... a snapping turtle is not cute. Disgusting.

​Today in History: Russia's Sputnik 2, Live Dog "Laika" Passenger
On this day, Nov. 3,1957, the Soviet Union launched the first-ever living animal into space orbit: a dog named "Laika." The flight was meant to test the safety of space travel for humans, but it was a guaranteed suicide mission for the dog, since technology hadn’t advanced as far as the return trip. There is controversy regarding the way Laika died. 

​Laika the Cosmonaut Dog: USSR sends first living creature into Space Orbit
11-3-1957, The Soviet Union launched the first-ever living animal into orbit: a dog named Laika. The Soviets had long insisted that Laika expired painlessly after about a week in orbit, an official with Moscow’s Institute for Biological Problems leaked the a different story in 2002: According to BBC she died within hours [here] of takeoff from panic and overheating. Then in April 1958 Sputnik 2 continued to orbit the Earth for five months, then burned up when it reentered the atmosphere.

11-1-18, Fox News -- At University of Georgia's Marine Education Center and Aquarium, it was discovered that 'Octavius' the female octopus went into hiding for roughly a month, officials were baffled. Her normal behavior was to greet visitors as the Savannah Morning News reported. The discovery of the tens of thousands of baby octopus was first seen as a 'cloud' until realization that Octavius had laid a batch of eggs.

As the female came to the aquarium in August 2018 and there was no male in the tank, officials realized she was already pregnant. The fact that a female common octopuses can store a male octopus’ sperm for weeks before the eggs are fertilized and eventually laid. When the female is ready she will search for a sheltered place where she will lay and brood the eggs without disturbance. 
Typically Octavius will now likely die that she’s laid her eggs and they've hatched. The mother will protect the eggs after they’re all done hatching out; then the mother dies giving the last part of her life protecting her 'kids.' ​
[Explain THAT you who believe in the big bang theory! The Supreme Creator, almighty God creates all unique and amazing living things. Genesis 1:21--Ed.] 

More here  and here: University of Michigan's Museum of Zoology

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​May 31, 2018 - There are only 25 species of scorpion have venom that would be lethal to humans. 

Scorpions use their venom as a defense against predators and to kill prey, but only twenty-five species of scorpion have venom that would be lethal to humans. 

Israel: A Bird Lovers' Paradise
Each year hundreds of millions of birds cross over Israel, migrating between their breeding grounds in Europe and Asia and their wintering quarters in the heart of Africa.

​Israel's Hula Valley is an avian paradise
Israel's Hula Valley is an avian paradise. This scenic nature reserve hosts millions of birds each season.

Unlawful to kill Birds in Israel So the Farmers Feed 'Em!
10-15-18, The Israel Ornithological Center is the standard-bearer in working with farmers, nature protection groups, tourism organizations and government ministries on a 'Crane Project' in the Hula Valley, Israel. The Jewish State is the 'paradise' for birds in the region. Annually the Cranes swoop into the Jewish state and would ruin the crops and farmland if not for the ingenuity of just feeding them; so the farmers contribute appx 750 tons of bird seed; corn to assuage their voracious appetite.
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​International 2018 Ornithology Festival in Galilee Israel ...
The International Ornithology Festival in Galilee that is held, every year, in Agamon A'Hula promises its guests an exciting observation of various kinds of birds. The birds' autumn wandering brings thousands of birds that pass through Israel's sky, as they stop on the...

Hurricane Michael spawns 'monster' mosquitoes FIVE TIMES the size | more here
​10-12-18, Hurricane Michael, a dangerous Category 4 storm, closed in on the Florida Panhandle ... after an initial wave of giant mosquitoes, a second wave occurs of other hungry mosquitoes. Experts warn the pain of a bite from one of these mega-mosquitoes that can grow to more than one inch long - can feel like you are being stabbed with a needle. They're called "Gallnippers" and can strike day and night and due to their large size they can bite through clothing and are immune to regular insect repellent.

10-5-18, LiveScience.com -- If you have never been prank-called by a lizard, you probably don't live in Hawaii. Dr. Claire Simeone, the director of the Kei Kai Ola hospital for Hawaiian monk seals, definitely does. Earlier this week, Simeone had just left work for lunch when her phone started ringing. A lot. After an intensive search and calls to phone company ... the 'prankster' was found ... yep an illegal migrant ... not a mammal - as all other citizens of the hospital - a lizard. More here