MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The Marion County Animal Shelter wants to give its animals the gift of a forever home this holiday season. The shelter is one of nearly 400 shelters taking part in the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters’ event. From Dec. 1 to Dec. 17, adoption fees will be sponsored through […]
Tortoise becomes world’s oldest living land animal as he celebrates 191st b’day | Trending
On the island of St. Helena, a tortoise named Jonathan celebrated its 191st birthday. Although Jonathan’s actual age is unclear, Guinness World Records stated that he was at least 50-years-old when he was transported from the Seychelles to the island in 1882. Jonathan has outlived the 150-year average life expectancy of his species. Snapshot of […]
It’s Time for Disney to Build a ‘Lion King’ Land in Animal Kingdom
Ask anyone to name a Disney movie about animals, and we’re willing to bet their answer is The Lion King (1994). Thanks to a combo of catchy tunes, a soaring Hans Zimmer score, and a gut-wrenching death scene burnt in the memories of millions of children, The Lion King is one of Disney’s most iconic movies – […]
Land trust to host winter animal tracking in Woolwich Feb. 25
WOOLWICH — The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to discover how to read animal tracks at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at DeWick Farm, 201 Phipps Point Road. Led by master naturalists Penny Jessop and Jane Harrison, participants can learn to interpret clues to tell the story of local wildlife in winter. People […]
Meet the World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, Jonathan the Tortoise Who Is 190 Years Old
The world’s oldest living land animal on record, a tortoise named Jonathan who resides on St. Helena island, is celebrating his 190th birthday and has gained a new world record title. “His official record title is oldest chelonian, a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins, and tortoises,” Guinness World Records shared on Facebook. Jonathan (left) […]
L ive animal prizes banned on a council’s land
G oldfish will be included in the ban Huntingdonshire District Council unanimously voted for Live animals will be banned from being given as prizes on a council’s land. C ouncillors at Huntingdonshire District Council voted unanimously to back the ban. The authority is the latest council to back a motion preventing pets being given as prizes […]
Exposing Animal Abuse May Land Canadian Farm Activists in Jail – Mother Jones
The judge cut her off a few moments later and refused to let her finish. That’s how the day ended. He would later find her guilty, with the sentence to be determined at a later date. It’s not always the activists who wind up on trial. Over the past 10 years, a wave of activist-driven […]