"These cubs are not going to have the duration to swim a great distance, " Ribbeck said.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

"We're going to see more animals hit the levees, trying to get out of there, " Ribbeck said.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

Back in Louisiana, Ribbeck said the displacement of animals could last until July.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

In 1973, would-be rescuers added to the animals' stress level, making it more difficult for them to survive, according to Ribbeck.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

Wild hogs caught doing damage to levees will be shot, Ribbeck said.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

Birds and certain smaller mammals such as rabbits and raccoons will usually go high to live in trees or on drift piles, but larger mammals have to clear out, according to Ribbeck.

CNN: Wildlife rush for high ground in flood areas

His inclusion in the friendly against the Dutch is not down sentiment - Ribbeck has hinted he will have no hesitation in picking Matthaus for his Euro 2000 side, despite the fact he will be approaching his 40th birthday.

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The suit, filed Jan. 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by Chicago personal injury lawyers Ribbeck Lawchartered, is a class action by Gary Lobatan on behalf of at least 4, 200 passengers and crewmembers on board the Costa Concordia when it went aground near Giglio, Italy.

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