How a Sea Lion, a Shih Tzu, and an Elephant Survived Against the Odds

Every year on December 10, advocates around the world observe International Animal Rights Day, a reminder that animals ...

Sea Lion Pup Wanders Into New Zealand Pub Like He's Ready to Throw Back a Pint

How's that old story go? A sea lion pup walks into a bar... No, really! Employees of a pub in New Zealand thought that a dog ...
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Christopher Hurtado convicted of animal cruelty and possession after beating sickened sea lion

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Christopher Hurtado of Santa Paula pled guilty on June 16 to two felonies after beating a sickened sea lion on the beach next to the Ventura Promenade in March of this year.
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Christopher Hurtado sentenced to three years after beating sickened and pregnant sea lion

VENTURA, Calif. – Christopher Hurtado of Santa Paula was sentenced to three years in prison after admitting he beat a sickened and pregnant sea lion near the Ventura Pier in March of this year. On ...
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Unseasonal outbreak of leptospirosis alarms Central Coast wildlife experts

An early and aggressive wave of the kidney-attacking disease is hitting sea lions harder than in past years, with growing concerns for dogs and beachgoers. An early and aggressive wave of the ...