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‘Flesh-eating’ screwworm confirmed in US wildlife as officials scramble to contain spread

The metallic, orange-eyed parasite uses mouth hooks to burrow into the flesh of mammals

The Independent UK · 3h ago

Irwins Protect Family Farm: brothers place easement on 158-acre legacy; land stays private

In a commendable effort to protect their heritage, Tom and Jim Irwin have established a permanent conservation easement on their 158-acre family farm in Michigan. This legally binding agreement limits future development, ensuring the preservation of the farmland and its natural surroundings. With the property being a family legacy for…

The Times of India · Oct 19

UC Davis partnered with Elon Musk to experiment on monkeys. Now a doctors group is suing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A doctors’ group has filed a complaint against UC Davis with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, alleging that an Elon Musk-funded primate research program was a violation of the Animal Welfare Act.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022