Conservationists in Idaho are speaking out against the “inhumane” killings of eight wolf pups that were part of a pack adopted by a high school since 2003. The killings were discovered after biologists who tracked the pack noticed its den was empty this spring. Obtaining a “mortality list” from the state department of fish and
Four little kittens found help before it was too late—they kept each other close the entire time. Four kittens rescued from a home outside of MontrealChatons Orphelins Montréal A while ago, Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a cat rescue group in Canada, stepped in to help a large number of cats and kittens from a family outside
(Illustrative Picture Credit: RapidEye/Getty Images) Penny, a 101-year-old resident of Catawba County, North Carolina, recently needed a new companion after her previous cat passed away. So, her family reached out to their local Humane Society with a unique request — to adopt an elderly cat. Unfortunately, the adoption of an elderly cat is so exceptionally
Namibia is auctioning off its wild elephants, which has caused an uproar amongst conservation and wildlife groups. In August, the government announced that they had auctioned off 57 wild elephants to three bidders for approximately $537,000, further devastating the wild elephant population that has already suffered so much as a result of poachers and droughts.
A kitten has overcome many obstacles since birth, and transformed into a beautiful, happy cat. Amelia the kittenMurphys Safe Haven A couple of kittens who had been born early, were brought to Murphy’s Safe Haven (in Texas) for a fighting chance at life. They were very small at two weeks old and needed intensive care.
A kitten opened her eyes to see for the first time after having been found outside with her littermates at two days old. Anna the calico kittenBaby Kitten Rescue Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue (in Los Angeles), rushed to a local shelter for three kittens needing urgent rescue. The shelter did not
Every time we turn our heads, we discover another facet of the intelligence diamond that are parrots. As we technologically advance, research and studies on many things improve. Scientific research can delve deeper into the mind and abilities of parrots and other birds. As they do, they discover amazing new things. None of the new
The US Fish and Wildlife Service officially proposed taking 23 plants and animals off the endangered species list Wednesday, because they have not been spotted in the wild and are believed to be completely gone from an earth experiencing human population growth and a climate crisis. Only 11 species previously have been removed due to
Webinar: Avian Vet Insider— Date: Friday, November 12, 2021 Time: 11:00 am PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), will
Six Native American tribes recently filed a lawsuit against the state of Wisconsin for its planned wolf hunt in November. The tribes say that the hunt violates their natural treaty rights as Wisconsin’s Natural Resource Board approved a 300 wolf quota, which is way too high, according to experts. The tribes also made an effort
A kitten stumbled her way into the embrace of a dog after she had been found wobbling outside as a stray. Cinder the husky and Junipurr the wobbly kittenShannon Basner Late last month, a little wobbly kitten named Junipurr came to Mojo’s Hope, a rescue group in Anchorage, Alaska. She was very unsteady and unable
Malawi’s illegal wildlife trade crackdown has earned a Chinese national 14 years in jail. Yunhua Lin, considered the lynchpin of a notorious wildlife trafficking cartel operating across in Southern Africa, was convicted in June of the illegal trade in wildlife parts, illegal possession of firearms, and possession of illegal drugs. At Lin’s sentencing at the
A500-pound black bear in Michigan was recently euthanized after making a 125-mile journey home. Officials said that the bear had become too comfortable around humans, which made it a “threat to human welfare.” While some Michiganders applauded the decision, others were angered by it. The bear was first located in Traverse City, Michigan back in
A 5-month-old kitten has a rare condition and a unique look. He is so happy to be helped and adored. Teddy the kittenThe Odd Cat Sanctuary Teddy the kitten has a distinct look on his face that is wise beyond his age. He was brought in to the Odd Cat Sanctuary in Salem, Massachusetts for
THE UK should suspend its free trade agreement with the Faroe Islands until it stops its whale and dolphin hunts, a leading animal welfare campaigner has demanded. Campaigner Dominic Dyer has launched a petition calling for the Government to put its trade deal with the North Atlantic archipelago on hold following an outcry over the
Jenna Hannah — a Memphis, Tennessee, resident — stopped by a Walmart last weekend to buy new tires for her granddaughter’s car when she heard a screaming kitten from below street level. Hannah relayed to WREG that, upon further investigation, she realized that a kitten had somehow fallen into a storm drain within the Walmart parking
A woman has sparked outrage after filming herself kicking a sea lion off of her boat, to where a pod of orcas was hunting. The woman posted the video to her TikTok, which went viral for all of the wrong reasons. The video began when a terrified sea lion jumped on board a woman’s boat
Webinar: The Grey Way: Home for the Holidays! Pet Bird Safety Tips with Lisa Bono, CPBC Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA
A kitten born with frog-like legs made great progress in just a few weeks. She is striving to live everyday to the fullest. Cecelia the frog-legged kittenMurphy’s Law Animal Rescue A kitten with splayed out back legs was brought into Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue (in North Carolina) for a chance at a better life. Her
A rare white stag was killed by police on Sunday evening after it spent hours running through a Merseyside town, despite animal welfare experts urging officers to let it find its way home. Merseyside police say that they were unable to find an organisation who could help safely recover the deer from Bootle, and so were
Three kittens got back on track and really transformed with the help of two nurturing cats. Bear the cat and his foster kittenJennifer @newkittensontheblock Two months ago, three little kittens were brought into IndyHumane, an animal rescue in Indianapolis, Indiana. Despite being scraggly and rough around the edges, they were eager for attention and showing
A Goffin’s cockatoo creates a tool by pulling off a twig from a tree branch. Image by Mark O’Hara/University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna In the effort of living, humans have discovered that crafted tools were essential to making life better. With new tools, things that were difficult became easier. As time progressed, tool-crafting became more
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers rescued a red-tailed hawk that had been hit by a truck on the highway. The driver did the right thing and pulled over to call the CPW about the incident. One officer said that the red-tailed hawk was hit by the truck, which was traveling at highway speed. The hawk
Two kittens wiggled their way to their happily-ever-after together, after leaving life as feral cats. Akela the kittenSalty Animal Rescue Earlier this year, a family from Ontario, Canada discovered a litter of four very timid kittens in their shed. They appeared to be feral and were around 6-7 weeks old. The finders reached out to
Conservationists say a plan to build a permanent rocket launch facility at Whaler’s Way in South Australia could push threatened bird species to extinction. Southern Launch, an Adelaide-based startup, operates the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex in a privately owned conservation area at the tip of the Eyre Peninsula. The facility is expected to help
(Picture Credit: Photo by Laurie Cinotto/Getty Images) Typically, when rescuers and authorities discover a cat hoard, it’s a rather nasty situation. However, that wasn’t the case in Katanning, Pennsylvania, where a disabled veteran and his wife took in 61 unneutered and unspayed cats over time while feeding and providing litter for all of them. But
In the rolling expanse of rural west Texas, a southern white rhinoceros named Killian has learned to come when he’s called. Killian stands there like a big fat puppy, hoping someone will dare to pet him. He and his rhino companion, Sebastian, like rubdowns far better than treats. We are standing on Ox Ranch, a
A woman helped a stray kitten who was found hiding on a window sill, and went back to find her cat brother, too. NeNe the kittenDonna @feralcatcolony About a month ago, Donna, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer and feral cat carer based in Ohio, was out helping the community cats when she spotted a kitten cowering
As winter approaches, many seabirds that nest along Atlantic coastlines in summer head out to sea to live and hunt in cold, northern waters. Dovekies, one of the most numerous North Atlantic seabirds, dive deep below the waves to feed on tiny crustaceans. Atlantic Puffins forage for fish and mollusks. Black-legged Kittiwakes eat just about
The first red flag was the shiny Chevy Camaro with no license plate. “Anything to declare?” asked the US Customs and Border Protection officer. “Nothing,” replied the 18-year-old driver, Luis Eudoro Valencia, a native of the tiny desert town of Perris, California. It was 1.30am on 23 August 2017, at the Otay Mesa port of
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