[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The exploitation and abuse of big cats as props for paid public interactions at roadside attractions will soon be a thing of the past. As we recently shared, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, something we’ve been working on for over a decade, passed the U.S. Senate and […]
Animal Care facility seeks help in keeping animals warm for xmas
[ad_1] The facility is pleading with the community to lend a helping hand, or in this case a warm home. BEAUMONT, Texas — As the arctic blast works its way through southeast Texas, Beaumont Animal Care is seeking help. The facility is pleading with the community to lend a helping hand, or in this case […]
Animals’ Role in Forest Restoration Revealed by Study
[ad_1] As nations meet this week in Montreal on efforts to address an unprecedented loss of biodiversity — more than a million species are threatened with extinction — a new study published in The Royal Society journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B points to the unique and vital role animals play in reforestation. […]
Auckland Zoo’s century filled with odd tales, exotic animals and conservation
[ad_1] By Ryan Anderson of Siamang at Auckland Zoo in 2020. Photo: Auckland Zoo From chimpanzee tea parties to a giant panda visit, Auckland Zoo has enjoyed a colourful century since it was founded in 1922. Ryan Anderson reports. As 1922 drew to a close, a jungle came to life in the middle of Auckland. […]
Jacksonville animal shelter says scammer stole over $20,000 from bank account
[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tis’ the season of giving but to scammers it’s all about taking, and nothing is off limits. The Friends of Jacksonville Animal Shelter says a scammer stole thousands from their bank account with fraudulent transactions. “Unfortunately, a fraudster was able to duplicate one of FOJAs checks. This wasn’t the first time […]
Discover 7 Heroic Animals That Save Human Lives
[ad_1] As bizarre as it may sound, animals save human lives using their keen instincts! In this article, we will discuss some heroic animals! These furry champions are proof that not all superheroes wear capes. This list will start with the most obvious heroes (our dogs) and end with the least expected hero. Enjoy! 7 […]
Breaking: Major wins for sharks and other wild animals in key legislative package
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block There have been some massive wins for animals recently in the U.S., as the Congress acts to pass some protections we’ve been championing for years. Right on the heels of the Big Cat Public Safety Act’s resounding passage, two additional animal protection measures were wrapped into the National […]
Bald eagles poisoned near landfill where euthanized animals were dumped
[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Last Sunday, police in a Minneapolis suburb brought a sick bald eagle they’d found lying in the snow near a landfill to the University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center. The eagle was barely moving when it was picked up, which is abnormal behavior for the revered birds — and a […]
Last Hope Animal Rescue Donation Drive helps animals in need
[ad_1] CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -A light show is helping a local animal rescue take care of hundreds of animals. The Last Hope Animal Rescue held its 3rd annual Holiday Donation Drive-Thru. Workers at the shelter say the donations help them make it through the winter. ”We have over 200 animals in our care so […]
Clay County woman takes plea deal in case where 200+ animals were removed from property
[ad_1] CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Clay County woman has accepted a plea deal in connection to a case where hundreds of animals were found in October 2021 living on a property in what the sheriff called deplorable conditions. According to a prior civil petition, 266 animals were removed from the property, including 104 dogs, […]