Pot-Luck-Humor - ~!~!~!~Animals in the news~!~!~!~!~!

~!~!~!~Animals in the news~!~!~!~!~!   A power point presentation.   With the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico still unfolding, concerns over threats to Wildlife have brought animals into the news quite a bit lately. From the oil spill, to preservation efforts, to zoo developments, pampered pets, Harsh environments, invasive fish, a surfing alpaca and more, collected here are a handful Of recent photographs of animals and our interactions with them, As companions, caretakers, observers, and stewards.