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Breaking: U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes to protect native carnivores on national wildlife refuges

[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be proposing a rule that would ban predator control on the National Wildlife Refuge System. When finalized, this rule will be a huge victory for countless wildlife living on refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System is home to […]

Furry Friends Animal Shelter holding national adoption weekend

[ad_1] Animals will be up for adoption Nov. 10 to 12 at PetSmart in Barrie NEWS RELEASE FURRY FRIENDS ANIMAL SHELTER ************************* Furry Friends is partnering with PetSmart Charities of Canada to host a national adoption weekend Nov. 10 to 12, 2023 at PetSmart, 33 Mapleview Dr. E., Barrie. Adoption fees range from $220 to […]

Meet The Croatian National Animal – The Marten

[ad_1] October the 15th, 2023 – The Croatian national animal might not be as mighty as the lion or as mythical as the unicorn, but it is known for its intelligence, cunning spirit and dogged determination. That goes without even mentioning the fact that it had an entire currency named after it. Meet the marten, […]

The ABC searches for Australia’s favourite animal sound this National Science Week

[ad_1] This National Science Week (August 12-20), the ABC is asking audiences to listen to the world around us as we explore the science of sound and search for Australia’s favourite animal noise. Audiences can now vote for their favourite animal sound on the ABC Science website. During National Science Week we’ll be finding out […]

Cow won’t be declared as national animal: Govt tells Parliament

[ad_1] The central government on Monday made a definitive statement in Parliament regarding the status of the cow as a national animal. Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy clarified that the central government has no intention of declaring the cow as the national animal of India.  This announcement came in response to a question raised […]

Feral Animal Control Targets Deer in Werakata National Park

[ad_1] A recent aerial deer control program in Werakata National Park has removed 26 of the feral animals from areas of the park earlier this month. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) operations are designed to reduce feral deer impacts by supplementing long-term ground-based efforts. NPWS Lower Hunter Area Manager Mitchell Carter said that […]

National farming policy: Resume live animal exports, cut red tape, scrap migrant worker median wage

[ad_1] National leader Christopher Luxon has released the party’s policy for the farming sector, taking aim at what it calls “red tape” around an increase in regulations such as for water quality and emissions, while also proposing to restart live exports of cattle with strict animal welfare rules around it. The Government has hit back, […]

Grand National: Trainer of horse that suffered fatal fall blames ‘ignorant’ Animal Rising protesters for death | UK News

[ad_1] Hill Sixteen – trained by Sandy Thomson – suffered a fatal fall at the first fence, but the Scottish handler blames animal rights activists for causing the “hyper” horse to die. By Megan Baynes, news reporter Sunday 16 April 2023 23:29, UK The man who trained the horse that suffered a fatal fall at […]

Grand National: Animal Rising protesters say they’ll try to stop race from going ahead | UK News

[ad_1] Merseyside Police said they have a “robust policing plan in place” and are working with Aintree’s owners The Jockey Club in preparation for any incidents. By Connor Sephton, News reporter @ConnorSephton Saturday 15 April 2023 10:36, UK A woman has been arrested after an animal rights group said it would try to prevent the […]

Victory! Cruel hunting methods in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge were just defeated

[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In a massive victory for wildlife in Alaska, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife announced last week that it was withdrawing its 2020 proposed rule that would have allowed trophy hunters on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to lure brown bears to their deaths with rotting piles of pastries […]

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