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The swine flu virus that caused a 2009 pandemic has been found in elephant seals off the central California coast, according to new research. The study, published in the journal PLoS ONE, is the first report of the virus H1N1 in any marine mammal. RELATED: Most Athletic Monkeys Researchers are now being advised to wear protective personal gear when working around marine mammals, to avoid the possibility of infection. "H1N1 was circulating in humans in 2009," lead author Tracey Goldstein said in a press release. "The seals on land in early 2010 tested negative before they went to sea, but when they returned from sea in spring 2010, they tested positive. So the question is where did it ...

What to Do If You Find a Wild Animal

It’s not an everyday occurrence, but someday you may stumble upon injured or abandoned wildlife in your own backyard. It may be a baby bird who fell from a tree, or a squirrel who seems dazed and confused. Your instinct will probably be to use your limited resources to assist in any way you can when you find a wild animal,…

German Fisherman Catches Record-Breaking 103-Pound Codfish

A vacationing German man caught a 103-pound cod while fishing in Norway, breaking a 44-year record by 5 pounds, according to the Daily Mail U.K. ...

What Does Your Pet Say About You?

Our pets are our everything to us. They're our children, our best friends, our confidants. They know us inside and out and, consequently, can tell us a lot about ourselves just by being themselves. According to Pet Premium, a majority of owners choose pets that match their personalities and lifestyles. They've created…

Are You My Mother? Animal Guessing Game

We are trusting that you remembered to acknowledge your mom this Mother's Day, so let's test your knowledge of some other mothers. We all know that baby cats and dog are called kittens and puppies, but can you match these unusual baby animal names to the right mom? See if you can take on the animal kingdom and answer the…

Unique Animal Parents

Human parents are an interesting lot. Animal parents can be even weirder. This Mother's Day, we're giving you some examples of why you should be thankful you have your mom and not one of those featured in this episode of "Fur the Record." Check out some of the strangest moves critters pull in the name of parenting. #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-481579{display:none;} .cke_show_borders #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-481579, #postcontentcontainer #fivemin-widget-blogsmith-image-481579{width:521px;height:383px;display:block;} ...