Should Zoos Be Banned?
Anselle P., Reporter
November 5, 2019
Zoos are facilities that confine wild animals to be shown to the public, studied, or for conservation. As many see zoos as a way to protect animals, others view it as a prison. Keeping animals in an enclosed space may provide it with food and safety, but could also cause depression and boredom for the ...
Woman Takes Selfie with Zoo Jaguar
Mia R., Editor
April 8, 2019
There are certain rules that have to be followed at a zoo. One lady took no notice of one of the most obvious rules: do not climb over the railing guarding the animal exhibits. Well, that’s exactly what she did at Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona. On March 9th, the woman in her 30s climbed over the rai...
Top 5 Largest Living Animals
Tanay S., Reporter
April 10, 2018
There are many different animals all around the world that are unique in their own way. From the smallest bugs to the giants that live in the wild, the animal kingdom is full of surprises. Out of all the animals in the world, these five are the largest on Earth to still be alive to this date. One of t...
A new species of marsupial lion discovered in Queensland Australia
Natalie B., Reporter
January 16, 2018
Australian scientists have recently discovered a new species of marsupial lions in northwestern Queensland, Australia. Marsupial lions are extinct carnivorous mammals that only inhabit Australia. This precise marsupial lion holds the title as, Wakaleo Schouteni, named after Peter Sc...
5 Most Deadly Venomous Snakes in the World
Faith Q., Reporter
January 16, 2018
5 Most Deadly Venomous Snakes in the World To many, snakes are known to kill with their deadly venom, but which snakes are more fear-raising than the others? There are also many snakes that are not deadly and kept for pets, but the focus is on the most vicious. 1) Inland Tai...
Top 5 Cutest Animals
Katrina W, Reporter
December 12, 2017
Sometimes everyone needs a small furry friend to curl up on the couch with, snuggling into the crevices made by dad’s bulging belly. They’re cute, fuzzy, warm, and all around adorable, so who wouldn’t want a fuzzy critter like a puppy or a kitten, or even a fennec fox, curling up in your sweater....
Top 5 Endangered Animals
William S., Reporter
November 7, 2017
Animals are living creatures that should be protected. However, due largely to destruction of habitat, pollution, hunting, fishing, and exotic species, many species of animals have become endangered. The WWF has identified the following animals to the top of their list of endangered animals. The Sib...
Should Animal Testing be Considered Animal Cruelty?
Tanay S., Reporter
November 6, 2017
An estimated 26 million animals are tested every year in the United States for scientific and commercial uses. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) does not protect 95% of the testings that are done and doesn’t prevent cases of animal abuse from happening. Also, most tests are useless and take lives of t...
Why Selective Breeding Should Be Banned
Angie M., Editor
October 24, 2017
Selective breeding is a cruel way of ‘creating’ the perfect pet. This is the way humans choose specific traits or characteristics to be passed from parent(s) to offspring in animals. Most commonly used in the pet industry, dogs and cats are subjects of selective breeding, also known...
Five Animals that are Going Extinct in 2017
Regina J., Reporter
January 31, 2017
Lots of animal species are on the edge of being extinct, and this year, might be their last. Sadly enough, humans may be the main reason for some of these endangered animals. Agricultural expansion, pollution, and disease are also more causes for the deaths of these species. These animals are most likely g...
Why Small Dogs are Better Than Big Dogs
Charis P., Reporter
January 17, 2017
Almost everyone loves dogs. They make a great house pet and there are over 100 different dog breeds to choose from! Personally, I think that smaller dog breeds, such as the chihuahua, are better than bigger dogs like a great dane, because smaller dogs are easier to care for. For starters, smaller ...
The Giant Panda is no Longer Endangered
Allison M., Reporter
October 17, 2016
The giant panda is no longer classified as an endangered species. On September 4, 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced the removal of the giant panda off the endangered list after being listed for around 20 years. Even though they are still vulnerable, this is very ...
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The State of the Union is an address given by the President of the United States (POTUS) annually. Many of the high ranking officials in the government, including members...
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South America is a beautiful country that is full of nature and beauty. Peru is a coastal country that is enclosed by Ecuador and Bolivia. The country has lots of historic...
Celine K., Reporter
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In 1980, a Taiwanese drink that would soon become a world favorite and popular all around the world was discovered. This is called bubble tea, also known as boba. Around 1980,...
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