Rumble,s Wildlife

For 30 consecutive years, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has named the Labrador Retriever the most popular dog breed in the United States. While top dog breeds from past years’ lists remain, there were two notable changes in the most recent list: the French Bulldog surpassed the German Shepherd to take over the number-two spot, and the fun-loving Dachshund cracked the top 10, ousting the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The following is the most recent list of the top 10 dog breeds released by the AKC. Did your favorite make the cut? The Lab makes its 30th straight appearance as the number one breed. And why not? This family-friendly, smart, and fun-loving breed is a favorite in households across America. Their desire to please and gentle disposition also help them excel as guide dogs and search-and-rescue dogs. Fun Fact: The Led Zeppelin song “Black Dog” was named after a Lab that was found wandering around the band’s recording studio,

The classic image of brown bears catching salmon in freshwater streams may become less common because of climate change, a new study suggests. But it’s not down to a shortage of salmon. Instead, for the Kodiak brown bears of Alaska, it’s the increasingly early ripening of red elderberries that’s tempting them out of the water.