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World Rink Rat Day leads today's complete edition for Canada.
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A rink rat is someone who lives at the hockey arena. They may work there, play there, volunteer there, or simply refuse to leave. Every Canadian town has at least one.
You encounter the iconic African lions, African elephants, and Cape buffalo across South Africa's national parks and reserves. You commonly see pet dogs, cats, and parrots kept as household companions throughout South African homes. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
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