The problem of overcrowded animal shelters is something we have been hearing about and reporting on for some time. In this special Evening Edition, we take a closer look at the problem: why it’s happening, what's being done about it, and what you can do to help pets in need.
Caring for a pet can be expensive but there are some free and cheap resources that can help.
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Recently, SeaWorld San Diego’s Rescue Team has been receiving an influx of calls about marine animals in distress. They have rescued over 20 animals with domoic acid poisoning.
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A handful of rescued bears in Europe are competing in March Napness, a bracket-style tournament to see what bear can stay in hibernation the longest.
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Entomologist at UC San Diego says dung beetles serve the environment and show a great talent adapting to it.
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A good Samaritan helped a nestling after discovering it had fallen from its nest in a Bay Park neighborhood.
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A new study suggests iguanas reached Fiji by rafting around 5,000 miles from North America.