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Hikers go on a first day of the year adventure at Cottonwood Canyon. Courtesy: Oregon State Parks Department The Oregon State Parks Department is suspending fees on New Year's Day as a way to get more people to visit. Washington, where a parking pass is typically required to drive into any state park, is also suspending fees as part of that state's First Day Hikes program. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Oregon has about 250 parks; admission to most is free, but 25 charge parking fees for drivers. Those fees are being dropped for the day, and rangers will lead educational adventures. For example, people can join a two-mile hike at L. L. Stub Stewart State Park, south of Vernonia. Boomscooter Trail is renowned for wildlife viewing or just enjoying the outdoors. Oregon parks department spokesman Jason Resch said he's headed to Tryon State Park on Jan. 1. He sees getting outdoors as somewhat spiritual. "It's a first-day adventure. Or maybe a New Year's resolution," sa

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You weren't expecting to get a pet fish for Christmas, were you? And yet, here you are with a tiny fish in a bowl. Maybe it's a betta or a goldfish. Either way, if you're a first-time fishkeeper, you're probably hurting that poor animal without knowing it. But don't worry, you're not the first one. As someone who got her first betta fish from an uncle who said it would be fine to keep it in a jar, I still feel sorry for little Sharkbait who had no idea he was about to be a kid's Christmas gift Once you start looking into how to care for your new pet fish, you'll discover how much big pet stores lie to new pet owners, misleading them into thinking that pets need less care and maintenance than they actually do. That's why we're saving you the trouble with this guide on how to keep your new fishy friend happy, healthy, and thriving. Feeding Your New Pet Fish There are typically only two

More Great Content: Although swamps are thought of as muddy, murky, and dangerous places to many people, they are some of the world's most diverse and vibrant ecosystems. They are also home to a vast array of animals. From birds and reptiles to amphibians and mammals, these creatures have adapted to this wetland environment and thrive there. Below you'll find some animals living in and around worldwide swamps. Mammals That Live in and Around the Swamp 1. Collared Mangabey ( Cercocebus torquatus ) The collared mangabey is a member of the family Cercopithecidae of Old World monkeys. ©iStock.com/Ian Peter Morton The collared mangabey, also known as the red-capped mangabey or the white-collared mangabey, is a member of the family Cercopithecidae of Old World monkeys. It is native to the swampy habitats, mangroves, and valley forests of the Atlantic coast of Central and West Africa, stretching from Guinea to Gabon. This primate is called this way because of the colors on its head

Petco is a one-stop shop for animal lovers. Whether you're looking to buy your child a pet fish or pick up a new toy for your dog, the retail chain has plenty of options. With more than 1,500 locations across the United States and Mexico, it's no surprise that their selection is top-notch. Plus, they have their own dog-grooming facilities, work with veterinary hospitals and adoption centers, and even recently decided to stop selling dangerous shock collars. But despite all these positive attributes, there are still some unsavory details lurking beneath the surface. Read on to hear from former employees about the biggest warnings you'll want to be aware of when shopping at Petco. READ THIS NEXT: 5 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Hobby Lobby Employees. 1 Employees can deny you an animal. Petco employees can deny people animals if they don't seem to have experience or knowledge about the pet they're hoping to bring home. On Reddit, multiple people have complained

Thea Ferner By Katy Prickett BBC News, East A nine-year-old fossil hunter who discovered a 700,000-year-old bear tooth on a beach said it was "exciting as it might be a major breakthrough in history". Etta found what she thought was "a fossilised bit of wood" at West Runton in Norfolk during the summer. More fossils have been unearthed in the past decade as erosion of the coast's soft, glacial cliffs speeds up, so what new information do they reveal about Norfolk's Deep History Coast ? Etta, from Hackney in London, made her discovery while on a family holiday on 22 July. "I was looking down and there it was," she said. "I thought it was a fossilised bit of wood so I put it in my pocket, and when we got back to the car park we showed it to a fossil expert and she fell off her chair. "She said, 'People search for 20 years and don't find anything this good' and told us it was a bear tooth." Thea Ferner The nine-year-old, and

File Photo The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said that malachite green was found in a grass carp sample. "The CFS collected the above-mentioned grass carp sample from a supermarket at Tseung Kwan O for testing," a spokesman said on Monday, "The test result showed that the sample contained malachite green at a level of 0.7 parts per billion." CFS has instructed the vendor to stop sales of the affected product, and also tracing the source and distribution of the product concerned. Malachite green is a type of industrial dye and has been used for treating infections in fish. It has been prohibited for use in food-producing animals in many countries. According to the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations, no food sold in Hong Kong is allowed to contain malachite green. Offenders will be prosecuted and liable to a fine of HK$50,000 and to imprisonment for six months upon conviction.