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In a blow to wildlife, China lifts a ban on the use of tiger and rhino parts

In a blow to wildlife, China lifts a ban on the use of tiger and rhino parts – The Happy Hamster China has postponed implementing new regulation that would have allowed the use of tiger bone and rhino horn by hospitals, and domestic trade in antique tiger and rhino products. “WWF welcomes the news that China has postponed lifting its ban on the domestic trade in rhino horn and tiger bone, sig...

26 Awkward Animals Caught In Embarrassing Situations… #11 Is Hilarious.

26 Awkward Animals Caught In Embarrassing Situations… #11 Is Hilarious. – The Happy Hamster Animals seem to be confident and sure of what they are doing at all times. Ultimately, they act on their natural instinct, therefore, everything seems calculated. Although, some species might have spent too much time observing humans and assume being silly is just more fun. We can’t really blame a...

20 Serious Struggles Of Animals Who Love Winter Way Too Much.

20 Serious Struggles Of Animals Who Love Winter Way Too Much. – The Happy Hamster Depending on where you live, snow can be a source of pure joy or a major problem. I rarely get to see snow – I can count how many times I’ve been in it on one hand – so the former is true for me. Animals respond to snow as diversely as humans do. Our […]

8 Humbling Realizations You Have When You Move To The Other Side Of The World

8 Humbling Realizations You Have When You Move To The Other Side Of The World – The Happy Hamster So here I am, my decision is made, my bags are (almost) packed, my flight is booked and I’m…I’m…moving to the other side of the planet. What I’m discovering pre-departure however, is just how much is actually involved and the reality of diving head first into a foreign country…alone…wh...

7-year-old’s quest to end water crisis gains momentum

7-year-old’s quest to end water crisis gains momentum – The Happy Hamster On the eve of the 2016 Kansas City Half Marathon, the Holy Spirit planted a dream in 7-year-old Addyson Moffitt’s heart: see every kid have clean water in her lifetime. She’d learned about a little girl in Kenya named Maurine and that many kids like her don’t have clean water. “I wanted to h...

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In a blow to wildlife, China lifts a ban on the use of tiger and rhino parts

In a blow to wildlife, China lifts a ban on the use of tiger and rhino parts – The Happy Hamster China has postponed implementing new regulation that would have allowed the use of tiger bone and rhino horn by hospitals, and domestic trade in antique tiger and rhino products. “WWF welcomes the news that China has postponed lifting its ban on the domestic trade in rhino horn and tiger bone, sig...

12 Things I Learned About Life From Eating A ‘Magical’ Fungus

12 Things I Learned About Life From Eating A ‘Magical’ Fungus – The Happy Hamster On this amazing planet, there is so much we have yet to uncover. While humans have come a long way and have made some amazing discoveries, there is still so much we haven’t figured out. I have always been a curious person, eager to experience many different things. Traveling has always been import...

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To All Travelers Who Aren’t Traveling For One Reason Or Another

To All Travelers Who Aren’t Traveling For One Reason Or Another – The Happy Hamster Sometimes we feel like the worst travel bloggers. Because…right now, we’re not traveling. For the past 6 months and until next summer, we’re essentially staying in one place. No big trips are planned, and even weekend excursions are rare. Every now and then, our identity as travelers and trave...

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Early Animals Oxygenated Oceans

Early Animals Oxygenated Oceans – The Happy Hamster Animal species may have played a bigger role in the oxygenation of the deep ocean—which was necessary for life to really take off and get evolution rolling on Earth—than previously realized, according to researchers in the United Kingdom. Publishing in Nature Geoscience, the University of Exeter...

Lab Animals Lose Transportation

Lab Animals Lose Transportation – The Happy Hamster People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced last week that two major carriers in the United States, FedEx and UPS, confirmed that they will not ship mammals for laboratory use, and restrict the shipment of some non-mammalian organisms. Neither UPS nor FedEx are major players the lab...

28 Of The Most Beautiful White Animals You Will Ever See. #23 Is Just Stunning.

28 Of The Most Beautiful White Animals You Will Ever See. #23 Is Just Stunning. – The Happy Hamster Albinism is a congenital disorder that is defined by a lack of pigmentation in the skin, eyes and hair. A rare, genetic disorder known as leucism causes reduction in pigmentation in the skin and hair, but does not affect eye color. Here is a collection of the most beautiful white animals in the worl...

The Nikon Small World 2019 Competition Just Happened & Here Are The Top 20 Winners The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition has been held for forty-five years now, celebrating the mesmerizing microscopic world and allowing scientists and enthusiasts alike to share their scientific and stunning images.

A Kind Priest Brings Stray Dogs To Mass So They Can Find New Families Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes does the kindest and most inspiring thing for stray dogs around his church in Brazil. He invites forgotten dogs from the streets to become a part of his service to help them find loving homes.