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Critically endangered black rhino Born at White Oak Conservation
Read full article: Critically endangered black rhino Born at White Oak ConservationYULEE, Fla. – White Oak Conservation, a refuge for rare species in Northeastern Florida, announced the birth of a male black rhino on Wednesday. Photo: White Oak Conservation“Mom has been great and protective, keeping him very close,” Brandon Speeg, director of conservation at White Oak, said. As a result, black rhinos are now “critically endangered” throughout Africa. White Oak provides a protected home in the northeast corner of Florida for three of the world’s five remaining rhino species. Black rhinos from Zimbabwe were brought to White Oak in 1993 to start a breeding program in case the wild population was lost.
Neglected dog found dumped in Nassau County
Read full article: Neglected dog found dumped in Nassau CountyNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Animal control officers in Nassau County are searching for the person who abandoned an emaciated dog. Staff at the Nassau County Humane Society named her “Hope” because they hope she will be able to recover. They said she was pushed out of a car at the Fernandina Beach Exit off I-95 Saturday. The veterinarian believes Hope recently had puppies. The Humane Society is asking anyone with information about their whereabouts, or where Hope came from, to give them a call.
Jacksonvilles best bike shop: Champion Cycling and Fitness
Read full article: Jacksonvilles best bike shop: Champion Cycling and FitnessPublished: May 3, 2020, 11:54 pm Updated: May 25, 2020, 7:51 amChampion Cycling and Fitness, voted Jacksonvilles best bike shop, has been around for decades. Since 1979, its strived to be the citys premier bike shop. Youll find a hardworking staff that sells high quality products in three locations around Jacksonville. In addition to selling mountain bikes, cruisers and road bikes, the staff will also service your bike -- or you can head there for some parts. Youll also find accessories like cycling shoes and clothing, as well as protective gear.