Thousands of nutria have been removed from California since their reintroduction in 2017, and researchers believe the reintroduction was purposeful due to the significant distance between Oregon and California’s Central Valley.
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San Luis Obispo urges residents to coexist with mountain lions after recent sightings
Several mountain lions were sighted near Laguna Lake and in the Irish Hills Open Space, according to the City of San Luis Obispo. City Biologist Freddy Otte reminded residents that San Luis Obispo is mountain lion country and that the hills are their natural habitat, according to the press release. What should you do if […]
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Cal Poly Equine Center urges visitors to avoid trespassing in livestock areas
Multiple incidents of the Cal Poly and greater SLO communities trespassing onto the Equine Center’s private land have caused livestock experts to push for animal safety awareness on campus. Over the summer, a horse from the Equine Unit was badly injured by a fishing lure that was left behind by someone fishing in the reservoirs […]
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Cal Poly Cat Program provides new pet owners comfort during COVID-19
Since COVID-19, the process of finding new homes for the cats has turned into clockwork, as many people throughout San Luis Obispo have shown an increased interest.
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UPDATE: The California Mid-State Fair canceled due to COVID-19
Update May 28: The California Mid-State Fair has been canceled due to COVID-19, according to the Mid-State Fair Board of Directors. The announcement was made Thursday morning during a virtual full board meeting. Update May 22: At the end of July every year the smell of livestock, funnel cakes and roller coaster screams fill the […]
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Avoid contact with pets if you have coronavirus symptoms, SLO County Animal Services says
There is no evidence that people can transmit coronavirus to animals or animals to people, but “out of an abundance of caution,” infected individuals should avoid contact with their pets until they have recovered, San Luis Obispo Animal Services Manager Eric Anderson said.
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Cal Poly researchers grow their own cells in lab, avoiding animal testing
Thirteen years and millions of cells ago, Kristen O’Halloran Cardinal began the tissue engineering lab at Cal Poly.
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New animals spring to life in the Cal Poly agricultural fields
The Cal Poly Equine Center’s 150-acre plot of land will be the new home to 14 new foals this spring.
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Fifteen-year-old SLO activist fights for animals’ lives
Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary continually inspires and drives founder Zoe Rosenberg as she strives to achieve her goal of protecting and liberating animals. Through resistance and vocalization, Rosenberg creates an impact in the San Luis Obispo community and beyond. Rosenberg is a 15-year-old high school student at Olive Grove Charter School, balancing her schoolwork with […]
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Students plan to protest Cal Poly rodeo
The students will be there to protest animal abuse.
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Morro Bay’s Marine Mammal Center offers students a chance to save sea lions
Students get hands-on experience with this class by working at the Marine Mammal Center.