Daily Top News: Ape Memories Resemble Human Emotions, Big Cats Saved from Tiger Farm in Thailand, Financial Pledges from COP28, and More!

Every day, One Green Planet brings you today’s top news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up!

Here you’ll find different categories of news and links to each article published! Enjoy!

1. This Pit Bull Mis Has a Smile on His Face After Getting Adopted!

In December 2021, a lovable pit bull mix named Mack found himself in a New Jersey shelter, his world turned upside down just four days before Christmas as his owner sadly passed away. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, Mack continued to spread joy and brighten the days of shelter staff and volunteers at the Associated Human Societies (AHS) Popcorn Park Shelter in Tinton Falls.

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2. Watch This Dog Sip on an Unexpected Beverage!

Hannah Bowman from Sydney, Australia, discovered that her rescue greyhound, Whizz, has developed an unexpected fondness for soda water. The mischievous canine seized the opportunity to indulge in a few sips of the fizzy beverage when Bowman momentarily left her glass unattended on the coffee table.

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3. Injured German Shepherd Won’t Let Go of His Toy, Melts Hearts on Internet

After a car hit him, a German Shepherd named Cougar had an uncertain future. Although animal control found and rescued the dog, they were unable to provide adequate medical care. Sadly, Cougar was also left bereft after a canine companion with whom he was discovered passed away as a result of the same accident that injured him. The handsome two-year-old German Shepherd was put on the euthanasia list. Fortunately, this was not the end of Cougar’s story.

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4. Ape Memories Resemble Human Emotions, Study Finds

A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shed light on the striking similarities between apes and human long-term memory and emotional responses. Led by Dr. Laura Lewis from the University of California, Berkeley, and co-authored by Christopher Krupenye of Johns Hopkins University, the research explored the reactions of a group of apes when presented with photographs of old friends, some of whom they hadn’t seen in over 25 years.

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5. Emaciated, Twenty-Year-Old Tiger Among 15 Big Cats Saved from Tiger Farm in Thailand After Historic Rescue Mission

The Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) has successfully rescued twelve tigers and three leopards from an undisclosed tiger farm in northern Thailand. This rescue marks the first phase of the largest tiger rescue operation ever undertaken by a non-governmental organization in Thailand. The mission, initiated on 16th December, aimed to combat illegal wildlife trading and provide urgent medical care to captive big cats living in deplorable conditions.

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6. Tiny Puppy Protects His Family from Gangsters!

A four-month-old puppy, named Trouble, has become a local hero in Khayelitsha thanks to his fearless defense of his human family. Trouble’s courageous act unfolded on a Tuesday morning when a group of gangsters attempted to break into his home.

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7. Lead Contamination in Applesauce May Have Been Intentional Says FDA

A spokesperson from the Food and Drug Administration has said that lead contamination in applesauce may have been intentional. This statement comes after more than sixty children were sickened by applesauce containing cinnamon contaminated by lead. A recall on products seasoned with the contaminated spice was issued in late November.

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8. Climate change Has Already Caused 3 Million Americans to Relocate

Climate change is not just a global issue but a domestic one, as a new analysis reveals that around 3.2 million Americans have become “climate migrants” within their own country. This internal migration, driven by the increasing risks of flooding, highlights the growing impact of extreme weather conditions in the United States.

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9. Unbelievable Rocks Made of Plastic are Showing Up Around the World

In a startling environmental discovery, scientists have found a bizarre new kind of rock made partially of plastic, now identified across five continents. These “plastic rocks” are an alarming testament to the extent of human-induced Pollution, representing a fusion of rock and plastic waste, compressed over time.

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10. Major Climate Finance Boost: Financial Pledges from COP28 Summit

At the recent COP28 United Nations climate summit in Dubai, a significant step was taken towards addressing Climate change. The event saw nations collectively pledge over $85 billion towards climate financing, a move that underscores the global urgency to combat Climate change. This gathering in Dubai marked a critical moment, with nations agreeing to transition away from fossil fuels in an equitable manner.

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