Sydney Sydney, Feb 4 (The Conversation) In places where we need to protect valuable plants – whether for ecological or economic reasons – local herbivores can cause significant damage. Current solutions often involve killing the problem animals. But this is increasingly unacceptable due to animal welfare concerns and social pressures. Physical barriers such as fences […]
Will Kabir Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal’s Ranvijay will come together in Animal Park
The handsome hunk of Bollywood, Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy in the promotions of his upcoming rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, recently reacted when asked if there is a possibility of his character Kabir Singh and Animal‘s Ranvijay Singh starring Ranbir Kapoor together in Animal Park as a part of Sandeep Reddy […]
Opinion: To end toxicity testing on animals, federal funds are needed
Jessica Scott-Reid is a freelance journalist and animal advocate based in Winnipeg. In 2016, when Canadian scientist Dr. Charu Chandrasekera was attending international meetings on developing alternatives to animal testing, she was often met with shock when she revealed that Canada lacked its own centre for alternative methods. There are several of these centres around […]
New camera takes photos using the same colors animals can see • Earth.com
A new camera system technology is set to transform how ecologists and filmmakers understand and visualize the color perceptions of various animals in their natural habitats. The research was led by Vera Vasas of the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George Mason University, US. How animals perceive color […]
Animal Tracks Outreach brings exotic animals to the community
HELENA — With tarantulas, pythons, and chinchillas, one Helena business brings exotic animals to your events. “[To] spark the love and joy of animals. I mean, we share this world with them, and I think it’s important to educate everybody that this world is theirs as well as ours,” said Animal Tracks Outreach Founder and […]
Charge against prominent Northland animal rescuer withdrawn
Prominent Northland animal rescuer Summer Johnson says a charge laid against her over the alleged theft of a dog were “a complete waste of her time and taxpayer money”. Johnson, from Kawakawa, was charged with theft of an animal after refusing to return an injured dog to its owners. Sheba, a rottweiler cross, was found […]
Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force Rescues 55 Dogs, Recovers 20 Deceased Animals from Horrific Conditions in Stone County, Missouri
The dogs are headed to HSMO’s Macklind headquarters for emergency veterinary treatment ST. LOUIS, Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Late yesterday afternoon, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force (ACT) – one of the nation’s largest animal-rescue and disaster-response teams – rescued 55 dogs, mostly large-breed mixes, from a property in Stone […]
Animal cruelty charges filed against Penn Township couple after nearly 80 animals seized – WPXI
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. — Five months after nearly 80 animals were removed from a home in ‘deplorable’ condition, charges have been filed against a couple police say is responsible for animal cruelty and endangering the welfare of a teenage boy. According to new court documents, police said there was a strong smell of feces, urine, […]
Undercover video of Sloth Encounters shows need for Better CARE for Animals Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Our goal in supporting passage of the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act is to strengthen multi-agency collaboration in enforcement of the federal Animal Welfare Act. Recent footage from an investigation at a Long Island, New York captive wildlife petting zoo offers the latest evidence […]
Good news to start 2024: These laws are now in place to help animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Inscribing the humane treatment of animals into our laws takes years, and so we are heartened by some key measures at the state level taking effect in 2024, which are the result of so much rallying and advocacy, and which will contribute to shaping the humane world we envision. […]