Animals
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Somersworth’s two-pooch plan: New K9 officer and a comfort dog
Two new dogs — a canine (K9) police officer and a comfort dog — are coming soon to Somersworth.
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Mary’s Dogs has rescued thousands. Now it needs help for a new home.
Leaders of Mary’s Dogs Rescue and Adoption in Northwood say they are desperately seeking community support to acquire a new home, saying a 90% rent increase is forcing the nonprofit out of the Northwood facility where it has operated since 2011.
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Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in New Hampshire
It’s true that very few people are killed by animals in New Hampshire, and most are not dangerous unless provoked. But according to BBC’s Science Focus Magazine, mosquitos and snakes are two of the most dangerous animals in the world – and both can be found in New Hampshire.
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5 animal sanctuaries in New Hampshire (+ the cute critters you’ll see at each one)
These five animal sanctuaries in New Hampshire provide a safe haven for creatures in need. Here are the cute critters you’ll see at each one.
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This New England lake is among the most ‘snake-filled’ in the US
If you don’t like snakes, you might want to avoid one particular lake in Maine.
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6 places to see baby animals in New Hampshire this spring
It’s officially spring and baby animals will be hanging out at farms across NH. Here’s where to go.
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6 funky, vintage, and beloved roadside attractions in New Hampshire
From a train-chasing wolf man to a scooter-riding black bear and Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, New Hampshire has plenty of funky, vintage, and beloved roadside attractions.
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How to track hummingbirds as they return to NH
Hummingbirds are beginning their remarkable journey back north after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. As of Sunday, the closest sighting to New Hampshire was a male ruby-throated hummingbird, spotted on March 12 in Belhaven, North Carolina. Experts note that males typically migrate first to secure breeding areas.
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Is it legal to have a pet fox in New Hampshire?
Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats. Some have snakes, or gerbils, or rabbits. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in New Hampshire with a pet fox – and for good reason.
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6 places in New Hampshire that feel like a portal to another world
From ancient henges to primeval forests, New Hampshire has plenty of places that transport you to another world.
