Endangered Species Puppies Ducklings Vaquitas and Cat Poop

Carol: Hey Hurst, I have to admit, this new format is a little hard to get used to.

Hurst: I know, it’s weird not saying whatever comes into my mind unfiltered.

Carol: Yeah, that’s probably a good thing for the readers, though.  Here’s a nice collection of news for those interested in current animal happenings.  See you next week, Hurst!

Lawmakers, Lobbyists and the Administration Join Forces to Overhaul the Endangered Species Act  New York Times

A cyclist found an injured puppy in the woods and biked 7 miles into town with the dog on his back — and that’s only the beginning of this rescue’s epic adventure  Business Insider

Memo From the Boss: You’re a Vegetarian Now  New York Times

Global marine wilderness has dwindled to 13 percent, new map reveals Mongabay

1 Hen, 76 Ducklings: What’s the Deal With This Picture?  New York Times

U.S. Court Orders Ban of Imported Seafood Caught With Deadly Gillnets to Save Mexico’s Endangered Vaquita Porpoise From Extinction World Animal News

Parasite in cat poop could be reducing our fear of failure, study finds  NBC News

Your Dog Knows When You’re Upset, and Wants to Help Live Science

Microclimates may provide wildlife with respite from warming temperatures Science Daily