Mr. D is a family man

June 14, 2013 4:00 am

Meet Mr. D, an active 8-year-old Siberian husky mix. He loves to go on hikes and walks, playing with toys and the company of other dogs. He also enjoys being around adults, children and cats. If you would like to meet Mr. D, or any other animal....MORE

In focus: Medical research and protected species

U.S. proposes endangered listing for captive chimps

June 12, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON —They can be bought and sold online for personal use like a pair of new sneakers. They can be leased to medical labs, where they are poked, prodded and injected for a range of medical research projects. But such practices may soon be on their way out. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal Tuesday to protect the great ape under the Endangered Species Act both in....MORE

Animal shelters seeing an influx of dogs and cats

June 12, 2013 4:00 am

Sunny days, the end of school and the start of summer vacation season may all be combining to cause an influx of dogs and cats into Central Oregon animal shelters, officials at shelters in Bend and Redmond say.“People are in and out of the....MORE

Phenomenon

A glamorous killer reclaims its range

June 12, 2013 4:00 am

The great migration began perhaps 40 years ago. From strongholds in the Rocky Mountains and Texas, young males headed east,....MORE

Quizzical? Maybe you are as well

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The creatures of “Raptors in the Desert Sky" — the stunning flight demonstration now featured at the High Desert Museum — are all birds of prey, and they all perform some impressive feats. See if you can identify them using the clues below, then read our story on the museum's program on Page D1 for the answers. But while they may be fearless predators, these animals tend to....MORE

Feds seek to remove gray wolf protections

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

The Obama administration on Friday proposed lifting most remaining federal protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, a move that would end four decades of recovery efforts. State and federal agencies have spent more than $117 million....MORE

Birds of prey swoop in for summer

June 8, 2013 4:00 am

Salem resident Laurel Milmore didn't realize she was in the direct flight path of a female Harris's hawk until it zipped past her ....MORE

Adopt Me

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

Meet Ella, a gorgeous 5-year-old snowshoe mix. She is missing a leg but moves around well. She is very affectionate and would....MORE

Pets Calendar

June 7, 2013 4:00 am

EventsAlpaca festival: Car show, motorcycle show and chili cookoff benefiting BrightSide Animal Center; free; 10 a. m.-4 p. m.; June 15; Crescent Moon Ranch, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne. 541-923-2285 or http://brightsideanimals. org/events/alpaca-....MORE

Jefferson County seizes 4 horses

June 6, 2013 4:00 am

Four emaciated horses were seized Wednesday in Crooked River Ranch, and their owner jailed on charges of animal neglect. In a news release, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it seized one stallion and three mares — two of which....MORE

Discovery

Scientists find fossil of oldest feathered dinosaur so far

June 1, 2013 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — When did birds first emerge from among the dinosaurs? It's an argument that has plagued paleontologists and....MORE

Russians find mammoth carcass with liquid blood

June 1, 2013 4:00 am

MOSCOW — A perfectly preserved woolly mammoth carcass with liquid blood has been found on a remote Arctic island, fueling....MORE

Figuring out how turtles got shells

June 1, 2013 4:00 am

LOS ANGELES — It’s a debate that’s left more than a few scientists shell-shocked: Just how did the turtle come to acquire its unique suit of armor?Some have insisted for decades that the turtle’s carapace evolved from bony,....MORE

Black bear snoops Sisters area

June 1, 2013 4:00 am

A black bear spotted a few miles outside Sisters on Thursday evening is likely to leave the area unless residents give it a reason to stay, according to a state wildlife biologist. Gene Baldwin reported the bear after spotting it a little after 6:30....MORE

Long car trips and cats can mix, though they’re not ideal

May 31, 2013 4:00 am

Q: I seem to be facing a move from Long Island to southern North Carolina. I am at a loss as to how to transport my 14-year-old Maine coon cat. We are both too old to drive 10 hours straight through, and a midway stop with my buddy seems impossible. ....MORE

Adopt Me

Young BeBe wants to be the only baby

May 31, 2013 4:00 am

Meet BeBe, a 2-year-old pit bull. BeBe came in as a stray and is OK with some dogs but would do best by herself. She isn’t fond of cats either. She is a happy dog with a wonderful personality. She loves to go on walks, hikes and swimming adventures. If you would like to visit BeBe, or any other animal available for adoption through Jefferson County Kennels & Dog Control, contact the....MORE

Pets Calendar

May 31, 2013 4:00 am

EventsAlpaca festival: Car show, motorcycle show and chili cookoff benefiting BrightSide Animal Center; free; 10 a. m.-4 p. m.; June 15; Crescent Moon Ranch, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne. 541-923-2285 or http://brightsideanimals. org/events/alpaca-....MORE

American helps deploy drones to nab rhino poachers

May 30, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — The exact location of the anti-poaching operation is secret, as is the number of rangers who will be on duty. Also confidential: where the drones will fly as they search out poachers intent on slaying rhinos for their horns — one killed every 11 hours in South Africa alone. But over the next several days, Tom Snitch thinks that his project, at a private game farm adjoining ....MORE

Are great white sharks endangered?

May 29, 2013 4:00 am

It’s a mystery of the sea: How many great white sharks are prowling near California’s surf lines?Some scientists say the population is large and healthy. Others say it is alarmingly small. No one has ever known for certain, but the....MORE

Photographer focuses on saving sage grouse

May 29, 2013 4:00 am

In 1993, an immigrant fresh from Thailand enrolled at North Idaho College and studied two courses that changed his life.....MORE

De-skunk your dog

May 29, 2013 4:00 am

Any hunting dog with gift for finding birds also has a nose for trouble. That’s why I’m always prepared for the day my bird dog sniffs the business end of a skunk. I’ve packed home dogs with broken legs, wounds from barbed-wire and....MORE

Well shot! Your outdoor photos

May 29, 2013 4:00 am

Can you work a camera, and capture a great picture? And can you tell us a bit about it? Submit your color or black-and-white outdoors photos at bendbulletin. com/wellshot and tell us a bit about where and when you took them. All entries will appear online, and every week we’ll run a stellar local photo in this section. Once a month, we’ll publish a whole photo page on a specific topic. ....MORE

County grants target feral cats

May 25, 2013 4:00 am

Nonprofits can apply through June 5 to receive county grant money to reimburse their efforts to have cats spayed or neutered, according to Judith Ure from the Deschutes County Department of Administrative Services. The county has $12,500 available....MORE

Bend

Penalties for loose dogs will rise

• Police seek to make up for impound costs

May 25, 2013 4:00 am

When Bend police find a dog running loose, they cite the owner, whether it’s the first or fifth time they picked up that dog. The animal goes the Humane Society; the owner takes home a citation for “dog at large." Along with the possible....MORE

Tips sought in dog shooting

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in determining who shot and wounded a dog just north of Terrebonne. Torrey Brittain, the owner of Jethro, found the 8-month-old shepherd and heeler mix bloodied and injured at 8:30 a. m.....MORE

Pets Calendar

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

EventsNorthwest greyhound adoption: Meet, learn about and adopt these retired racing dogs; free; 11 a. m.-3 p. m.; Saturday; Central Oregon Saturday Market; Bend-La Pine School Administration parking lot, Bend; 541-420-7819. Ponderosa Dog park cleanup: ....MORE

Adopt Me

Sweet Betsy loves cats, dogs and playing

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Meet Betsy, a sweet female cattle dog/shepherd mix. She came to the shelter pregnant and gave birth to eight puppies that are....MORE

Animal Island

Finding a place for dogs to go

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Q: We have two Cavalier King Charles spaniels. We also have 18-month-old twins who now play in the yard every day. I regret not having trained the dogs to eliminate in a specific area of the yard. We do not have the time to always physically lead....MORE

Bird Watch

Small hummingbird a brilliant sight

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

Scientific name: Stellula calliopeCharacteristics: At 3¼ inches long, this is the smallest bird north of the Mexican border. Adults are iridescent green on their backs and lighter underneath. Males have pinkish-red gorget streaks on their throats and light green flanks. Females lack the gorget, but have green throat spots and peach-colored flanks. Breeding: Builds a small, cup-shaped nest made of....MORE