Avian Haven in Freedom is working with wildlife officials to get the bird native to the Southwest back to Nevada.
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Two-headed baby turtle thrives at Massachusetts animal refuge
The two heads operate independently, coming up for air at different times, veterinarians say.
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Equine nonprofit looks to improve Mainers’ mental health
Horses Over America Founder Gerald Scott and his horse, Hercules, stopped by two youth centers, two retirement homes and walked around downtown Bath Wednesday.
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Dead 29-foot, 10,000-pound minke whale found off Phippsburg coast
A dead minke whale spotted floating off the coast of Phippsburg was later collected from a private beach in Georgetown.
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Maine woman given lifetime ban on possessing most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in five years to have the ban lifted.
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Maine officials monitoring disease killing birds in mid-Atlantic states
However, officials here say the disease – which has afflicted blue jays, grackles and some songbirds – is not a cause for concern in Maine at this time.
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Animal welfare officers seize 20 horses, other animals from Sanford farm
A state official says the animals, which include 11 chickens, two pigs, six dogs and six cats, were not abused, but were not getting the care they need.
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Snowy owl that stuck around for summer causing a flap in Wells
Wildlife biologists urge anyone who hopes to catch a glimpse of ‘Snowball’ to keep their distance and avoid interfering with it. Says one: ‘If the bird is looking at you, then you’re too close.’
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No audience, new venue, but Westminster dog show barks on
The show kicks off with an agility competition Friday, followed by weekend events including the traditional breed judging that leads to the best in show title.
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For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.