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WHY I LOVE MINNESOTA 

3/24/2015

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Blog by Sarah J.

PictureSarah
About the Author:
 
I am a seventh grader who lives in Minnesota. My dream in life is to become an actress, writer, or architect. A few of my hobbies are musical theatre, volunteer work, spending time outside, and multiple sports. I first felt a love for animals on our family road trip a few years ago, cross country to Yellowstone National Park where we saw many beautiful animals like deer, elk, moose, eagles, bison, horses, wolves, and so many more. I love all types of animals from the smallest insect to the largest whale. I feel that nature is the most magnificent thing on earth and without we would not only not be able to survive, but we wouldn't be able to ever see true beauty in the world. Wildlife is a marvelous part of our world and I love how no matter how much the world pollutes there are still people out there that will help no matter what.

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Photo: The photographer wants to be unidentified.
I live in Minnesota, The Land of 10,000 Lakes. I am surrounded by wildlife and beautiful creatures, animals, and nature. I just love the crisp and cool wind in the winter, and the moist and warm air in the summer. I also love how the snow lightly covers the trees in the winter, and starts to melt away in the spring. Every morning in the fall, beautiful crystallized frost will cover the ground. In the summer I love walking barefoot in the grass because the sharp blades sweep the bottom of my foot. Everything about Minnesota I absolutely love. I would grow up no place else. 
PictureCommon Loon on Minnesota Lake By: Paul Pluskwik
Minnesota is not just a place of beautiful scenery and of course the freezing cold, it is also a place of miraculous animals. Let's start with ..Minnesota's state bird, The Common Loon. The Common Loon is a breed of a Loon that is Indigenous to Minnesota. The Common Loon, is more at home in the water than on land. Built a lot like a torpedo, it swims underwater in search of their food. Minnesota has more common loons than any other state except Alaska. Common Loons obviously live in places with a very cold climate, all though like all other birds, they move south in the winter. Loons born earlier that spring are the last to head south, sometimes as late as November, because they need the extra time to grow and strengthen for the long trip. A typical Loon diet is most likely to be, panfish, perch, ciscoes, suckers, trout, bullheads, smelt, and minnows. They also may eat frogs, leeches, crayfish, mollusks, salamanders, amphipods, and insects. The Common Loon is a very interesting and beautiful creature, if you ever decide to travel to Minnesota make sure you look out for one of these miraculous birds.

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Common Loon - Gavia immer
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 Another commonly known animal to Minnesota is The Grey Wolf. Grey wolves once existed throughout Minnesota. However, removal began shortly after European settlement. Wolves were removed from Minnesota mostly by poisoning. A state-directed wolf control program persisted until gray wolves were added to the endangered species list in 1974. At that time, the wolf population numbered approximately 750 animals. Minnesota is the only state in the contiguous United States that has always held a viable gray wolf population. Main prey for wolves there are deer, moose and beaver. You are most likely to find Grey Wolves in well forested places around rural areas. The Grey Wolf is an amazing animal with amazing skill, if you ever come to The Land of 10,000 Lakes, the Grey Wolf would be a great animal to look out for.

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Stacy on Flickr -- Gooseberry Falls St Park
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 If you have any interest in witnessing wildlife in Minnesota here is a beautiful State Park you can go to and a beautiful State Forest to visit. One of my personal favorite State Parks in Minnesota is Gooseberry Falls. Gooseberry Falls is a magnificent place for trying to find the true beauty of all types of animals. For example, Gooseberry has so many animals like Eagles, multiple varieties of fish, loons, deer, and so many more. Gooseberry is a great place for hiking, bird watching, and just relaxing around the beauty and scenery of Minnesota. A marvelous State Forest you will never forget is Snake River. Snake River is an amazing and wonderful place to be and witness the beauty of nature as it grows, blooms, and flows. The state forest of Snake River is a great spot to be when you just want to experience all animals of Minnesota. As you can see, these are only two of the places in Minnesota that captures our states beauty, and there are still so many more.

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Stacy Voyageur canoe, Snake River, MN
So many people take animals and nature for granted, but they provide us life, and beauty through different eyes. All animals around the world are great creatures, but I feel like I have made a huge connection with the animals that are indigenous to my home state of Minnesota. Everyone should feel the same connection to wildlife that I do, I hope you can see nature through my own eyes.
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Source: Flickr user Jason Carpenter
 In conclusion, Minnesota is a great place to witness all types of animals. From deer to moose. All animals in Minnesota are magnificent creatures who can do magnificent things. Everyone deserves to experience great beauty at least once in their lives. Why not start with the state of Minnesota?
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Picture by Supriyo Bhattacharya
Sources: 
http://dnr.state.mn.us/index.html
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Raccoons For Sale In The Frozen Food Section  

3/11/2015

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PictureA frozen raccoon (screenshot via CBS 2)
A month ago  in southern California, Metro Super Market at 4819 Temple City Blvd,  was selling whole raccoons for $9.99 a pound. Another super market in San Gabriel was selling it for $22 a pound.  

Raccoons are considered 'game animal' and under the California Health and Safety Code, it's legal as long as the source of the meat is approved. 

There's an on ongoing investigation about where the raccoons came from and authorities are trying to figure out if the source meets legal requirements. Until more information is gathered, the raccoons have been pulled from super markets and won't be sold until county officials learn more.

According to Stephanie K. Baer, of The San Gabriel Valley Tribune, a licensed trapper in California can trap and sell raccoons, but the Metro Supermarket may have gotten raccoons from a Florida supplier. Whether out-of-state suppliers are legal is still under investigation.


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The White Tiger Myth

3/8/2015

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by Betsy Seeton

I won't show you a white tiger because I would be continuing the exploitation. White tigers do not become white tigers through a wondrous miracle of nature. They are severely inbred tigers - often sibling to sibling or parent to offspring -- and the inbreeding causes serious health defects and a lifetime of problems. 

" Most white tigers are cross eyed, whether it shows or not, because the gene that causes the white coat always causes the optic nerve to be wired to the wrong side of the brain.  That is why white tigers are such a favorite of the tiger-tamer-wanabees;  they are far more dependent upon their masters." 

White tigers are inbred for profit because people are so delighted by them. It's awful.  Please do not pay to see white tigers. Pass along this information. Education is key to making a change.

Here's an excellent article about white tigers by Dr. Dan Laughlin, DVM, Ph.D.
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The Circus, Once Dubbed "The Cruelest Show On Earth",  Makes History: No More Elephants Will Be Performing by 2018!

3/5/2015

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The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, one of biggest circus companies in the United States, announced that it would stop using elephants in its shows by 2018, BBC reported.
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PictureFrom Mother Jones
  If you ever doubt that people can make a change, listen up.  Animal activists and animal lovers have been working years to get elephants out of the circus and it's finally happening.  Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey  are responding to the the voices of opposition that have only grown louder over the years. Their 133 year old tradition of trained elephants performing under the big top is coming to an end. They announced today they are phasing out elephant acts by 2018. (I wish the decision would start NOW.)

This is truly great news for our intelligent, sensitive, and emotional giants who deserve to live freely. Circus conditions have been deplorable and treatment of these spectacular souls has been shameful. 

This should stand as a wonderful testament to what people can do in this world to make it a better place. 

If you don't know much about what has gone at circuses please click on the link here or below and follow an investigation by Mother Jones.

From Mother Jones:
But a yearlong Mother Jones investigation shows that Ringling elephants spend most of their long lives either in chains or on trains, under constant threat of the bullhook, or ankus—the menacing tool used to control elephants.

They are lame from balancing their 8,000-pound frames on tiny tubs and from being confined in cramped spaces, sometimes for days at a time. They are afflicted with tuberculosis and herpes, potentially deadly diseases rare in the wild and linked to captivity.

Barack, a calf born on the eve of the president’s inauguration, had to leave the tour in February for emergency treatment of herpes—the second time in a year.

Since Kenny’s death, 3 more of the 23 baby elephants born in Ringling’s vaunted breeding program have died, all under disturbing circumstances that weren’t fully revealed to the public.

More: Read court transcripts, vet records, and 
other primary sources from this investigation.

Breaking News about this story as reported by others:

Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
USA Today
New York Times
Money CNN 
Buzz Feed
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Animals That Teach Us About Being ABLE

3/5/2015

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Hi! I’m Lizzi. I am 11 years old. I love sports, animals and writing. I have had animals before. This includes, a green parakeet, a hamster and a dog. My bird died of Fatty Liver Disease. That is when they don’t have a good diet. Our hamster died of old age.   I'm a contributing writer here at For All The Animals!    

PictureChili - the cute dog in his custom wheelchair is an inspiration to us at The Laughing Pet
 



by Lizzy Barbosa
age 11

If you think only humans have special needs, you are wrong. Animals are a lot like humans. So that means animals can also have special needs too. There are a lot of stories of animals getting through having special needs. In the beginning for the animals, it was hard. Not all stories end happily ever after, though. That’s why everyone loves stories with success.

A French bulldog is a perfect example for a happily ever after story. Her name is Tabitha Rose. She was found in a terrible condition. She was making noises that dogs don’t make. She had overgrown toe nails. More things were wrong. Her weight and what she’s been through were another bad thing. She was taken to a vet immediately. Tabitha was only 13 pounds. She also had heartworm. She had to be taken into foster care since her last owner had been so neglectful. She later got a collar, bowls, bed, toys and harness. With the help of food, medications, and supplements, she became a stronger loving dog. Her heartworm test came back negative after 2 injections to help! She was now eligible to have a forever home, and she got one. That is a story that goes from bad to good!

 Another story is about Lil’ Bit. She weighed close to 7 pounds. She got hit by a car and broke her pelvis. She had to get surgery and it went nicely. Sadly, not every story ends just like that. She was found positive for heartworm. She still needs to recover from the surgery she had so they needed to wait a while before they can start helping her with her heartworm. Later on, she was tested again for heartworm and she was found negative! Again many special need animals stories turn from bad to good.
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 A dog had to have her leg amputated. She had to have a foster home. She also had to get surgery on her eye. After Nala arrived at her foster home, they all fell in love. The week was over and so was Nala’s time with the foster family. But, Nala was able to live with the family. The foster family already had 2 other dogs. Romulus and Juno helped Nala get use to the rules to the house. Her health was getting better and the family got to take Nala on more walks. These stories give a lot of people hope.

Duke is a dog that was adopted. He was perfectly fine. Then one day he couldn’t walk. His back was broken! He needed to have surgery immediately. He had 80% chance to be able to walk again. The operation didn’t go as plan. He became paralyzed. He later got a  wheelchair and he inspired a lot off people. Duke acted like a puppy the whole time, and this really inspires me.
                
Buddy was a street cat. He survived with the help of people giving him food for 6 months. They also helped him get out of the streets to be with a forever home. He got along with other cats and is very loving. His story about being in the street is good because it shows how a cat can change his ways to be with a safe home with people who love him.

A blind puppy is another animal who gives me hope. He is blind and was dumped. His vet bills were over the roof, but thanks to a fundraiser, his bills will be paid. He was curled up in fear when he was found. The poor puppy’s eyesight could not be fixed. But dogs still have good hearing and  the other senses could be stronger.
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All these stories are so inspiring. Sometimes there's such sad news in the world, that it feels especially good to read happy things and to realize that good things can come out of hard times. Stories like these give us  hope, at least they do for me!
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Thanks to these sources:

http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/rescuing-a-special-needs-dog-the-story-of-tabitha-rose/

http://www.animal-lifeline.com/Success_Stories/lil_bit.html

http://www.globalanimal.org/2011/12/21/special-needs-dog-fits-with-family/

http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/stories.html

http://petswithdisabilities.org/rescue.html#chester

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2964552/Mail-readers-raise-2-000-treat-blind-puppy-shaking-fear-dumped-motorway-service-station.html

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THE EXOTIC BIRD TRADE

3/5/2015

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My name is Sarah. I am 10 years old 
and in 5th grade. I love animals  and 
want   to   be  a  wildlife veterinarian 
someday. I  have  taken care of three 
cats,  a dog,  a  bearded   dragon  and 
thirteen    fish.    I    have  also  helped 
numerous   wild   animals   including 
baby rabbits and a robin.  


This is my  second  article.  You  can 
read about palm oil and orangutans 
here!

by Sarah
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Exotic bird trade is exactly how it sounds; people are taking birds from their habitat and illegally trading them to people who want one of these cool creatures. It may not seem like a huge deal but exotic birds like macaws, parrots and others are dying because of stress, being cramped in boxes, disease, and even people not knowing the proper care for these kinds of birds. Wild birds need outdoor qualities like trees, fresh air, food that is not in a bag and some more necessities. Birds have been abused and are suffering because of this illegal act.

To get exotic birds humans have been laying nasty, sticky, goop all over tree branches so when a bird rests on a branch they cannot move. This is called ‘’liming.’’ In 1992 the US government passed a law that all bird trade was declared illegal. Did you know that 94% of exotic birds have died because of trading? Gorgeous birds like parrots are sold for $1,000 in the US? 75% are also taken from their homes to be traded! According to DNIA news on March 24, 2014 police officers caught a man taking 160 birds (100 adults and 60 chicks) across the US border. 

An endangered bird species, the Gray Parrot, is on the verge of extinction due to trouble caused by one bird trade gone wrong. In conclusion, exotic birds are going to be extinct because of human carelessness towards exotic birds. 

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BIRD MARKET IN INDONESIA
Bibliography:

www.birdgardensofnaples.org www.onegreenplanet.com 
www.birdwildlife.com 
www.dnaindia.com
journals.cambridge.org 
voices.nationalgeographic.com 
www.allcreatures.com
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