A cat who wandered to his neighbor’s doorstep for help, has found a wonderful family to love for life. Debbie Harris @fosterkittys Debbie Harris, a foster volunteer based in Virginia, was contacted by her coworker about a cat who had been abandoned. The fluffy cat was locked out of the house that he’d known all
While the world focuses on the development of new vaccines against COVID-19, biologists are building the case for using vaccines for the conservation of wildlife. Our own research on the impact of canine distemper virus (CDV) in the Russian Far East concludes that vaccination of Amur tigers is a potentially important strategy to avoid extinction
A sweet dog took a pair of shy kittens under her wing and showed them love and courage. Asa @shibuyarollcall Two kittens, about 10-12 weeks old, were found in the same backyard in New York City last month. They were very timid and wouldn’t come near people. Rescuers set a few humane traps in hopes
(Picture Credit: Westend61/Getty Images) Just barely into the New Year, people are hard at work trying to keep their New Year’s resolutions. They’re working out, or making a tighter budget, or maybe creating an online dating profile. But this January is also National Train Your Dog Month, so make a resolution to learn something new with
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) As the holiday season wraps up, it’s time to work on those New Year’s resolutions. Since January is National Train Your Dog Month, why not use the opportunity to start some good habits and strengthen your bond with your pup? Training can seem daunting for people with no experience, and it
A British dad-of-one is flogging sickening overseas trophy hunting trips to slaughter big game. Mike Taylor arranges for clients to kill vulnerable wildlife including baboons, elephants, leopards, lions and zebras. Mike Taylor arranges for clients to kill vulnerable wildlife including baboons, elephants, leopards, lions and zebras These include big game hunts throughout Africa, as well
A little stray kitten held onto his rescuer after he was found alone outside. His life was forever changed. Coastal Bend Cat Rescue A local business in Corpus Christi, Texas spotted a ginger kitten wandering around the area without any siblings or a cat mom. The little stray was very scared and confused, fleeing from
On a cold and crisp December morning in New York City, tens of thousands of pieces of broken ceramic, glass, and mirror glinted under the sun that fell on the corner of West 163rd Street and Broadway. Guatemalan artist Juan Carlos Pinto and Brooklyn-native John Labriola methodically glued each into the giant mosaic taking shape
We wish all of our readers, authors and photographers a Happy New Year and are delighted to announce the results of our latest photo competition. Jane Gross wins First Prize with her inspiring image ‘Evening Elephant with Impala’; Dana Allen is awarded Second Prize with ‘To Get to the Other Side’; Marcel de Bruin wins Third Prize
Two kittens have never left each other’s side since they were rescued. They have blossomed into gorgeous cats. Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue Mellissa, founder of Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue (in Ontario, Canada), came across an online listing about two kittens needing help. They were just four weeks old and had been left behind
We had just lost our beloved Tortoiseshell of fourteen years, and it was clear that Tom Tom, our social tabby, was lonely. Although he always required a lot of attention, it had gotten to the point where he wouldn’t let us out of his sight. When we had to leave him alone, Frank Sinatra would
A recent study out of the Journal of Arid Environments is stating that 1% of camels in the United Arab Emirates are dying due to ingesting plastic pollution. As has also been found with marine life and seabirds, the ingested plastic builds up in the digestive system of camels, leading to a range of health
A kitten who was found in a garden bed all alone, now has a sweet cat family to cuddle and love on. The Mad Catters In early December, Tara, founder of The Mad Catters (a cat rescue in Perth, Australia), was contacted about a ginger kitten needing rescue. The little neonate was about 4-5 days
(Picture Credit: Photo by Rick Hebenstreit/Getty Images) Imagine the end of a long and tiring day. When it comes to finally getting some time to rest or sleep, we can simply collapse into our beds or couches and drift to dreamland. But our beloved dogs, on the other hand, might not simply just plop into
A new year is upon us, and with that comes new motivations for the 12 months ahead. We can use this time to think of ways we can make our lives and the lives of our feathered friends more enriched, less stressful, and healthier. Make Your Menu By Nigel Wedge Knowing what’s for dinner can
Britain’s pet shops are legally selling tens of thousands of wild animals including crocodiles, monkeys and venomous snakes and lizards as “exotic” pets, researchers have found. Most species involved are endangered species, potentially dangerous to humans or highly susceptible to serious welfare problems in captivity, an animal welfare charity said. All were “unsuitable as pets”.
A kitten who is just half the size of his siblings, makes an incredible comeback and is determined to thrive. Alley Cat Rescue Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles took in a large litter of kittens along with their mom, to give them a better chance at life. The mama cat was just skin and
The last surviving golden eagle in Wales was shot, it has been revealed. The dead bird was found by a walker on a mountainside this summer, after it had survived around 12 years in the country. A post mortem listed the bird’s death as systemic Aspergillosis, a fungal infection, but X-rays released after a Freedom
A pair of kittens showed up in a family’s yard and found help just in time before the cold winter. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A kind-hearted woman from Montreal, Canada spotted a pair of kittens outside her home, without a mother in sight. She looked around for other kittens but couldn’t find any. Hoping the mom
The Canadian winter can be tough for deer, as temperatures plummet and food becomes scarce. But Carrot, a whitetail buck living in northern Ontario, faces an additional challenge: he has an arrow sticking out of his head. “It’s been really tough to see,” said Lee-Anne Carver, a wildlife photographer in the city of Kenora, who
A little tabby kitten insists on being the center of attention after he was brought back from the brink. Patricia Lika Earlier in the fall, two orphaned kittens were brought to a shelter in Las Vegas, needing rescue. They were found in poor shape and couldn’t eat due to having sores in their mouths. Patricia
A Victorian woman is facing almost 300 animal cruelty charges after wildlife officers allegedly found the carcasses of 140 protected native birds, including 128 wedge-tailed eagles, at her property. The office of the conservation regulator said police, wildlife officers, and officials from the agriculture department searched the woman’s property in Violet Town in August after
A tiny kitten with a big personality was so happy when he found the family of his dreams, just in time for the holidays. Mini Cat Town A few weeks ago, Tram Bui, co-founder of Mini Cat Town (a rescue based in San Jose, California) was at a local shelter, when she came across a
A British expat has turned her dream retirement home in Spain into a makeshift wildlife sanctuary after taking pity on boar which have been injured or orphaned by hunters. Victoria Korpics, 52, says far from their ferocious, snarling image, they animals are friendly, intelligent creatures who have dragged themselves back to her home still bloodied
A kitten asked everyone for attention and hoped they noticed him after being rescued from outside. Jin’s Bottle Babies A litter of kittens was brought to a vet clinic in Arizona after they were found outside as orphans. At just one day old, the kittens desperately needed round-the-clock specialized care. Shelbi Uyehara, founder of Jin’s
One of the tools used to clear-cut forests is called a feller buncher. Imagine an excavator or small crane, but with large, metal claws at the end. The claws grip trees by their trunk, slice through their base, and ease everything but a stump to the ground before moving onto their next target. Waabigonikwe Raven
Those who argue for oil drilling in the Arctic national wildlife refuge, a place of stunning wild beauty in far north-east Alaska, seldom call it what it is – a refuge. Instead, they reduce it to an acronym: ANWR. They talk about “opening it up”, as if it is closed. It’s not. It is public land.
Two California Condors soar above forested hills. The dark-brown birds with featherless heads are the largest land birds in North America, with wingspans stretching 10 feet. Photo: Jeff Foott/NPL/Minden The California Condor is perhaps America’s most iconic endangered species and conservation success story. In the 1980s, the wild population dwindled to just 25 birds, which
Photo: Nataliia Yankovets/Alamy The holidays are a time to relax and recharge from the year. At the close of an especially challenging one, Audubon‘s editors are excited to detach and find new curiosities and inspiration in books—and we wanted to share some of our favorite reads with you. Here are seven books that are sure to appeal to bird
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