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Ryan Hagerty, USFWS A manatee was found in Florida on Sunday with "TRUMP" scraped into its back. The Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the incident as a possible crime in violation of the Endangered Species Act. The perpetrator could face a $50,000 fine or a year in federal prison, according to an investigator. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. A manatee with "TRUMP" scraped into its back was discovered in a Florida river on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Over the weekend, Florida residents discovered a shocking case of the mutilation of an endangered species. According to Gizmodo, someone carved the name of President Donald Trump on the back of a manatee. The manatee was found on the Homosassa River located near the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, which sits near the Gulf Coast north of Tampa. Photos and videos show the name 'TRUMP' clearly etched on the back of the animal. Federal and Florida laws prohibit harming manatees. Trump has weakened the Endangered Species Act that protects manatees and other wildlife facing extinction
A bizarre ritual in the Indian village of Bhidawad sees scores of men lie down on the road while a herd of cattle is driven right over them. Crowds stand on either side, forcing the cows to travel over a narrow path where the worshippers lie. The men willingly get trampled by cows and bulls because they believe this act will cleanse them of their troubles and bless them with prosperity.
Mumbai has suddenly become host to this new breed of pooch, after several stray dogs with bright blue fur were spotted wandering the streets of the Indian city on Tuesday. The dogs' bizarre colour is believed to be linked to the pumping of industrial waste into the nearby Kasadi river, where the dogs swim and search for food.
Maharashtra-based Cowpathy produces a range of beauty and health products which boast about the fact that their products are made from the five elements produced from cows: milk, curds, ghee, cow urine, and cow excrement. The company's products range from soap, to toothpaste, essential oils and incense, and nearly all of the products contain some material or obtained from cows.
If you didn't know, some Hindus absolutely venerate cows. Bovines are considered to be a sacred creature and a symbol of all living things. Many states in India have outlawed the killing of cows and the consumption of beef. However, some Hindu worshippers have taken the veneration of cattle to a new level by opening up an emergency medical service to treat sick or injured bovines.