Quetzalcoatlus is a genus of azhdarchid pterosaur from the Late Cretaceous North America. This genus is known to be one of the largest flying animals ever discovered. Its discovery in the 1970s challenged our understanding of flight in prehistoric times. This article explores the discovery, physical attributes, and ecological role of Quetzalcoatlus, shedding light on […]
Protest Against Denny’s Largest Franchisee
On Thursday, September 21st, around a dozen animal advocates attended the Philadelphia premiere of a documentary produced by Denny’s largest franchise owner, Dawn Lafreeda. While the film raises important questions about the disparities women face in the business world, Lafreeda remains silent about a crucial issue in her business world at Denny’s. Around a dozen […]
Europe’s largest hunting fair opens, despite dangers faced by wildlife worldwide
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Despite ecological devastation, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and all the other threats that undermine the ability of wild animals to survive in their natural habitats, Europe’s largest hunting fair opened this week in Dortmund, Germany. Considering the imminent danger these threats pose to the survival of wildlife all […]
Royal Commission for AlUla’s scientific best practices enable its largest animal reintroduction
Oryx, ibex and two gazelle species returning to native habitat in three nature reserves Growth in numbers indicates progress of protected areas in the AlUla region of north-west Saudi Arabia AlUla, Saudi Arabia: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), building on the successful earlier reintroductions of native species into their ancestral habitat in north-west Saudi […]
Bucks County SPCA dealing with largest animal hoarding case this year
When the Bucks County SPCA showed up at a Perkasie apartment last week they rescued 14 cats abandoned after the tenant was evicted. The humane officers had no idea how to find the woman. Turns out, she found them. The next day she showed up at the animal welfare agency’s Quakertown shelter. She wasn’t alone. […]
Brandywine Valley SPCA opens ‘largest animal welfare facility’- WHYY
The expanded space will also create more comfortable lodging for animals. Dogs will be able to take part in playgroups held in six outdoor play yards. Capacity for cats has doubled, with adoptable cats kept in one of three free roaming cat rooms, plus an outdoor “catio.” Individual cat condos will also be used for […]
Mars Launches its Largest Animal Shelter Volunteer Program Ever to Address Urgent Shelter Crisis Across North America
‘Service Humans Needed’ asks people to volunteer their time, homes and social platforms to help shelters and pets in need FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mars Petcare – proudly part of the Mars family of brands – announced it is putting its strength and scale as the world’s largest pet care company behind […]
Denver just clinched the record for the world’s largest animal therapy airport program from LAX. Take a look at how its team of dogs entertain passengers.
The dogs were in high demand this summer.Denver International Airport Denver International Airport is home to the world’s largest airport animal therapy program. There are around 45 programs across US airports, with LAX being Denver’s biggest competitor. Volunteer manager Karla Grahn told Insider the dogs were in demand during the summer travel chaos. In September, […]