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Animals
Memphis Zoo mourns the loss of beloved tigress
Nation World
FDA approves new drug for cats that may improve their quality of life
The FDA said the drug can help manage pain from a degenerative condition. It's also the first monoclonal antibody treatment approved for any animal species.
Local News
Huge snake spotted in Arkansan's tree following record breaking temperatures
Rodney Cooper snapped a photo in Dell, Ark. of a giant snake in his tree.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Local News
Little Rock animal shelter waiving adoption fees ahead of Christmas
"In the last month, we've done over 150 adoptions. That's not quite where we were before, but it's really close."
Animals
Are cats psychopaths? New research says, probably
To narrow down how a cat could be considered a psychopath, researchers surveyed 549 pet owners.
News
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies
Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid betamethasone after winning the Kentucky Derby and was facing disqualification.
Animals
Arkansas family's missing dog found 1,000 miles away in Florida
Nearly two months after an Arkansas family's beagle went missing, he has been found... in Florida!
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Animals
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of African penguin
This is the 12th to be hatched at the Little Rock Zoo.
National
No, there is not a nationwide spike in animals surrendered to shelters in 2021
Adopting an animal during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was very popular as stay at home orders left people feeling isolated.
VERIFY
No, deer can't spread COVID-19 to humans
As Arkansans prepare to head back to the deer stand, there could be concern after an NPR article suggested deer could carry SARS-CoV-2 and spread it to humans.
Nation World
FDA approves new drug for cats that may improve their quality of life
The FDA said the drug can help manage pain from a degenerative condition. It's also the first monoclonal antibody treatment approved for any animal species.
Local News
Huge snake spotted in Arkansan's tree following record breaking temperatures
Rodney Cooper snapped a photo in Dell, Ark. of a giant snake in his tree.
Environment
Yes, cattle are the top source of methane emissions in the US
Methane is produced as a part of cattle’s digestive process, and cow burps are full of it. That’s what makes cattle a major contributor of U.S. methane emissions.
Local News
Little Rock animal shelter waiving adoption fees ahead of Christmas
"In the last month, we've done over 150 adoptions. That's not quite where we were before, but it's really close."
Animals
Are cats psychopaths? New research says, probably
To narrow down how a cat could be considered a psychopath, researchers surveyed 549 pet owners.
News
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit collapses, dies
Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid betamethasone after winning the Kentucky Derby and was facing disqualification.
Animals
Arkansas family's missing dog found 1,000 miles away in Florida
Nearly two months after an Arkansas family's beagle went missing, he has been found... in Florida!
Coronavirus
There is no evidence deer transmit COVID-19 to humans
Some health officials suggest hunters wear a mask while handling and cleaning deer carcasses.
Animals
Little Rock Zoo announces birth of African penguin
This is the 12th to be hatched at the Little Rock Zoo.
National
No, there is not a nationwide spike in animals surrendered to shelters in 2021
Adopting an animal during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was very popular as stay at home orders left people feeling isolated.
VERIFY
No, deer can't spread COVID-19 to humans
As Arkansans prepare to head back to the deer stand, there could be concern after an NPR article suggested deer could carry SARS-CoV-2 and spread it to humans.
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