Tag: Animal News
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Wheat Ridge police rescue ducklings from storm drain
Talk about some lucky ducks. The Wheat Ridge Police Department said it acted fast to save nearly a dozen ducklings that had fallen down into a storm drain on Wednesday. Officers were alerted to the situation by neighbors who had been able to rescue a couple of the ducklings, but then reached out for help…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns death of ‘gentle’ giraffe Mashama
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lost one of its gentle giants over the weekend. The zoo’s 15-year-old male giraffe, Mashama, died “somewhat unexpectedly” around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release. Officials said Mashama was experiencing “sporadic off days” and went through bouts of lethargy and decreased appetite over the last few months, but…
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‘Goldens in Golden’ event announces changes to ease crowds
GOLDEN, Colo. — After last year’s “Goldens in Golden” event overwhelmed Golden with traffic, limited parking and heavy crowds, city officials are rolling out changes to keep the celebration fun while reducing chaos. The “Goldens in Golden” event has grown into one of the city’s most recognizable celebrations, drawing nationwide attention each February as golden…