The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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A frog purchased from Bio Corporation, a company that provides preserved specimens to schools, is laid out on a dissection tray. Carlmont’s human biology classes dissect frogs to learn about anatomical systems, and they also dissect fetal pig, sheep brains, cow eyes, and other unpreserved specimens.

Animal use or animal abuse?

Alexandra Chan and Camille Ching
March 26, 2023
Alyssa Houk, executive director at Jasper Ridge Farm, loves all the animals and directly sees the impact the animals have on the clients. “There might be a special needs child that doesnt want to get on the horse, but then they get on and theyre so excited and so proud of themselves. Or you hear about a teenager with mental health issues who barely ever speaks, and then theyre smiling and chatting with us about something with the animal,” Houk said.

Jasper Ridge Farm harnesses the healing power of animals

Kate Ridgway, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
People unable to have pets of their own may choose to become foster families for dogs, cats, or other animals for little to no cost.

Options for Bay Area animal lovers are readily available

Alyssa Huang, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Sir Henry, a 3-month-old Siberian Husky-Austrailian Shepherd mix, waits to be adopted from the Burlingame SPCA.

Shelter animals are subject to negative misconceptions

Camran Hitchcock, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
PAW Club President Soni Kanaya informs her club members about upcoming events during their regular Wednesday lunch meeting held in room S23.

Protecting Animals Worldwide Club lends a paw to animals in need

Francesca D'Urzo, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Children gather at a petting zoo on Jan. 28 to meet and pet animals, such as this alpaca.

San Carlos petting zoo invites families to bond

Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Rachel Brand, a member of PAW Club, enjoys playing with Marsha (cat) at Pet Smart.

PAW Club involves community in animal welfare

Rachel Matatyaou, Publicity Director
November 8, 2017
Its not such a fun show to watch once you realize the pain of the creatures performing.

SeaWorld’s cancellation of orca breeding program makes history

Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
April 22, 2016
Despite there being other endangered species that need help, pandas seem to hog most of the attention.

Popularity beats out productivity in the animal world

Karen Gao, Staff Writer
April 1, 2016
Meet San Francisco Zoos Indian rhino, Gauhati. This marvelous armor-covered creature weighs in at 5,000 pounds and is about 6 feet tall, a real sight to behold in person. It is devastating to think that one day there will be no more of his kind left in the world.

We are losing Earth’s greatest animals

Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
February 11, 2016
It might be hard to believe that this fluffy puppy, owned by Daisha Sherman, is drawn from the direct bloodline of a wolf, but its true. Sometime around 10,000-32,000 years ago, humans started domesticating wolves and turning them into loving companions.

Humans and animals continue a 32,000-year-old relationship

Leea Ivanel, Staff Writer
January 14, 2016
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