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There have been many research efforts describing the progression of dog allergies, but very few studies to try to cure people of them. Now, researchers looking to artificially induce immune tolerance have for the first time identified candidates for those parts of the molecules that make up dog allergens—which could give us a ‘dog allergy… Keep Reading
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A tooth found nearly fifty years ago has recently been re-examined and found to contain the remains of a land-going whale from an extinct family found only in Pakistan. A cousin of other walking whales in the family of Remingtonocetidae, it’s the first discovery of this ancient animal in North America, and gives a tantalizing prospect… Keep Reading
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A pensioner has been reunited with his long lost brother and sister after more than 20 years apart—thanks to his dog. 80-year-old Alfie Kitson and five-year-old Millie hit the headlines just before Christmas due to his pet’s ability to tidy up rubbish and put it in the bin. Kitson and his Spanish Podenco have become… Keep Reading
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As Jefferson County remains in a state of emergency, with mask requirements, people are looking for things to do outside, and safely. One such event, is called Winter Wonderlights at Zoo New York in Watertown. And while there are a lot of displays that will bring smiles to faces one display — honoring a local… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — City Council members like what Zoo New York officials have in store for the zoo at Thompson Park. At a council work session on Monday night, council members informally agreed to the zoo’s master plan, the first one in decades. Chief Executive Officer Lawrence J. Sorel gave a presentation on the plans on… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Zoo New York at Thompson Park celebrated its 100th anniversary by unveiling a master plan Wednesday which includes more animals, improved infrastructure, an improved gift shop, and a new “adventure park.” “We are very much a community, grassroots zoo, but we cannot look at what we were 30 years ago, we have to… Keep Reading
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Watertown’s Zoo New York lost $3,000 in food after its freezer went on the fritz. The food for the zoo’s owls, eagles and river otters had to be thrown out. The freezer is now fixed and an order is in for more food – a menu that includes rats, meats and fish. But, because it’s… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Zoo New York at Watertown’s Thompson Park will celebrate its staple Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 16, 17, 23, and 24. Joshua Baughn, the zoo’s director of marketing and development, appeared on 7 News at Noon on Wednesday. Unfortunately, technical issues… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Zoo New York in Watertown has decided to postpone its centennial gala until 2022. Mayor Jeff Smith and his wife, Milly, were set to host the event to celebrate the zoo’s 100th anniversary in conjunction with the mayor’s ball. Zoo officials say they decided to push it back due to… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Six years after his dog died and 15 years after he first proposed the idea, S.G. Gates might get his wish of a dog park in Thompson Park. City Council members are again discussing whether they should follow through with Mr. Gates’ longtime lobbying efforts of putting a dog park in Thompson Park.… Keep Reading
