Giant swamp rats invade a Texas park causing concern for local water supply and human infections

Well they say everything is big in Texas…even the rats ! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8609419/Giant-swamp-rats-invade-Texas-park-causing-concern-local-water-supply-human-infections.html

Exclusive: Buddy, first dog to test positive for COVID-19 in the U.S., has died

Rest in Peace Buddy https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/07/first-dog-to-test-positive-for-covid-in-us-dies/

Health warning squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague in Colorado county just outside of Denver

It looks like this week has gotten a little more interesting. 🤔 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8519861/Squirrel-tests-positive-bubonic-plague-Colorado-county-just-outside-Denver.html

Gorilla tested for coronavirus after being injured in a fight with his little brother at Zoo Miami

Sibling rivalry even at the animal level. Who can relate ? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8514771/Gorilla-tested-coronavirus-injured-fight-little-brother-Zoo-Miami.html

We’re Feeding Cats Wrong — Ditch the Cat Food Bowls and Change the Schedules

Have you been feeding your cat wrong ? https://www.catster.com/cat-food/were-feeding-cats-wrong-ditch-the-cat-food-bowl-and-change-the-schedule

New technology could keep one incredibly popular pet from going extinct

What is environmental DNA and how can we use this information learn about an animal ? https://www.inverse.com/science/salamander-bsal-study

Dog Genitals at Center of Federal Public Records Lawsuit –

Apparently, the sex of Conan, the service dog, is top secret information. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/g5py3j/conan-dog-sex-national-security-secret

Cat With Two-Tone Face Fathers Kittens In Each Of His Colours

https://www.ladbible.com/news/animals-cat-with-two-tone-face-fathers-kittens-in-each-of-his-colours-20200617

How to Make Iced Coffee (The Best Method Isn’t Cold Brew)

With the summer heat upon us, knowing how to make the perfect cold coffee is exactly what you need. https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-iced-coffee-best-way-shake-article

New pet food claims to reduce allergens after study shows it is their SPIT that causes the sniffles

New studies show that you may not have to shave your cat if you have allergies. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8423047/New-pet-food-claims-reduce-allergens-study-shows-SPIT-causes-sniffles.html