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New exhibit at Hogle Zoo: Wild Utah
After investing $22 million dollars over the course of five years, the Utah Hogle Zoo opened a new three acre exhibit on May 9.
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Video of the Day: Toddler and rescued crow strike up unlikely friendship
It’s a viral story that seems like it’s been plucked out of a Disney cartoon: two-year-old Otto is best friends with a rescue crow named Russell. The young boy’s bond with the bird began when his family took in the weak and frail crow. Though the family has now sent Russell back into the wild — where he is thriving — he still visits Otto and comes to watch him play outside.
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Video of the Day: Bears batten down hatches with new swan boat
Heavy rainfall in Ridgmont, England formed a new “lake” in the North American black bears’ 13-acre enclosure at Woburn Safari Park. The carnivore keeper team gave the bears a swan boat to explore the lake. Keepers and visitors watched the bears set sail after they were lured to the boat by honey and monkey nuts.
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Video of the Day: Zookeepers stuck inside gorilla enclosure escape safely
Two zookeepers at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas were left in an enclosure with a 34 year-old silverback gorilla. Visitors watched anxiously and prayed for the zookeepers. The pair returned to safety without incident thanks to their training.
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Video of the Day: World Wildlife Day celebrates species worldwide
Utah’s Hogle Zoo posted a compilation video of cute and funny animals to celebrate World Wildlife Day. The zoo encouraged Salt Lake City locals to visit the zoo, because every ticket contributes to saving wild animals locally and globally.
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Video of the day: Fiona the Hippo chows down on her birthday cake
(CINCINNATI ZOO, FACEBOOK, CNN, CINCINNATI ZOO/FACEBOOK)
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Animal shelter transparency bill fails in committee; senator looks forward
A bill that would have created more transparency in Utah animal shelters failed to make it past committee Monday, Feb. 25. Sen. Karen Mayne, D-Kearns, who sponsored the bill, said she hopes to push a similar bill forward in the future.
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Bean Museum animal shows educate all ages
The Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum on the BYU campus offers daily live animal shows free of charge to the public.
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BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures teaches children archaeological skills
Children learn how archaeologists find artifacts at the BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures. (Ari Davis)
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BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club show "Cowspiracy" to raise awareness
BYU Vegan and Vegetarian Club will screen 'Cowspiracy,' a documentary about the negative effects of animal agriculture. (Camilo Mejia)
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Emotional support animals help BYU students with depression, anxiety
Leticia Escobedo loves Prince Blanket. He lives in her apartment, where she feeds him, plays with him and cleans up after him. In return, he loves her back and comforts her when she's feeling blue.
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SeaWorld to stop breeding orcas, making them perform tricks
Finally bowing to years of public pressure, SeaWorld announced Thursday that it will immediately stop breeding killer whales and soon stop making them perform theatrical tricks.
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'Fear-free' veterinarians aim to reduce stress for pets
Debby Trinen, of Sandpoint, Idaho, sits with her black Labrador retriever Joy. Trinen has taken Joy to a lot of veterinarians over the years, but the visits make the dog so scared she gets sick. Only recently has Trinen noticed any change and that's because she has a fear-free vet. (Debby Trinen via AP)
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Iraq veteran finds peace by fly fishing
Warren Price spends an afternoon fly fishing in the Provo River. He is a licensed recreational therapist striving to help those who suffer from PTSD through retreats. (Todd Wakefield/BYU)
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BYU students and alumni to be featured during Provo Fashion Week
Follow us on Twitter @UniverseBYU and Instagram @universebyu for live updates during Fashion Week.
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Clothing company with a mission of charity
For the past two years, Matthew Heinemeyer and Danian Rios have worked hard to show how T-shirts can make a difference in the world.
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