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A pit bull from California was set to be euthanized after a bone deformity caused his paw to fall off. Fortunately, vet tech Xenia Onofre stepped in and was able to secure a prosthetic paw for the dog through the same clinic that created a prosthetic tail for Winter the dolphin. –ABCNews.com
While hiking in the Bean Soup Flat area of California, Robert Biggs was attacked by a mountain lion that latched onto his backpack and wouldn't let go. He escaped when a nearby bear ran over and pounced on the mountain lion. –ParadisePost.com
An Indian elephant escaped from a circus in Ireland, running through a shopping mall parking lot and evading escape until two circus employees managed to stop the animal at a traffic light. –Irish Examiner
Several penguins at Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo are taking revenge on visitors neglecting them in favor the two new giant pandas that have recently moved in. The offended birds have taken to defecating along the wall that borders the panda's quarters, causing their waste to land on unsuspecting visitors. –PawNation.com
Former wilderness ranger Ceiridwen Terrill often hikes with her wolf-husky mix, Inyo, and even taught her shepherd mix, Argos, to carry his own backpack. In her new book, Part Wild, she shares tips for fellow adventurers looking to bring their dogs along. –The New York Times
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