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The image of harried letter carriers running from overprotective suburban guard dogs is sometimes used for comic effect, but canine attacks on postal workers make for a genuine hazard, and the U.S. Postal Service keeps track of those attacks. The service has released its ranking of U.S. cities by number of dog attacks, just in time for National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Los Angeles easily topped the service's list, with 69 recorded dog attacks in 2012. Here are the 20 top-ranked cities along with their number of attacks: 1. Los Angeles - 69 2. San Antonio/Seattle - 42 3. Chicago - 41 4. San Francisco - 38 5. Philadelphia - 34 6. Detroit - 33 7. St. Louis, Mo. - 32 8. ...

The United States' Bureau of Land Management is responsible for managing the populations of wild horses and burros in 10 of the country's western states. But controversy over the practice and the bureau's methods has been growing. Critics say the process of stampeding and capturing the horses is terrorizing and cruel, and inhumane treatment leads to injury and death in captivity. Now, even roundup supporters and the U.S. government say the current way of doing things isn't sustainable for the horses, the environment or taxpayers. The annual cost of the roundup is $78 million, twice what it was a decade ago. The Bureau of Land Management has countered these criticisms by claiming that the ...

A six-figure mishap turned into a showing of community support for an animal shelter in Collinsville, Okla. According to KWTV-DT, an Arizona law firm was following through with a woman's will that requested $200,000 be donated to an animal shelter in Collinsville, Ill., but the firm accidentally sent the check to the shelter in Oklahoma. #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-554925{display:none;} .cke_show_borders #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-554925, #postcontentcontainer #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-554925{width:521px;height:383px;display:block;} Ward-Wiseman Animal Haven in Oklahoma thought they had received a well-timed blessing from a caring stranger. Susan Babbitt, the shelter's ...

Conservationists warned Monday that Hong Kong may lose its rare Chinese white dolphins, also known as pink dolphins for their unique color, unless it takes urgent action against pollution and other threats. Their numbers in Hong Kong waters have fallen from an estimated 158 in 2003 to just 78 in 2011, with a further decline expected when figures for 2012 are released next month, said the Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Society. "It is up to the government and every Hong Kong citizen to stand up for dolphins. We risk losing them unless we all take action," said society chairman Samuel Hung. RELATED: Dog Fighting's Horrific New Trend Is Called "Trunking" Two weeks ago a tour guide from ...