Category: #Animals
Watch the epic battle between hundreds of monkeys that stopped traffic in Thailand
A massive monkey brawl broke out on the streets of Lopburi, Thailand, stopping traffic on a major road. Thousands of monkeys live around the nearby…
Canine ‘super-detectors’: the dogs working to free Iraq from Isis mines
Branco and X-Lang are part of an elite team – four canines and their Yazidi handlers – leading a groundbreaking sniff-search for the homemade devices…
Snow leopard at San Diego zoo catches coronavirus
Exhibit closed after nine-year-old unvaccinated male named Ramil developed a cough and runny nose See all our coronavirus coverage An unvaccinated snow leopard at the…
The insect apocalypse: ‘Our world will grind to a halt without them’
Insects have declined by 75% in the past 50 years – and the consequences may soon be catastrophic. Biologist Dave Goulson reveals the vital services…
The West’s Megadrought Has Ruined Some of the Most Iconic Trout Fishing in the U.S.
If you’re planning to go fishing in Yellowstone National Park this summer, you better head out there in the early morning, because starting on Saturday,…
Man rescued after weeklong struggle with bear at Alaska camp, writing ‘SOS’ on shack
The injured man, who was not identified, was spotted waving his hands in distress as a helicopter crew from the Coast Guard passed overhead. Source:…
This Butterfly May Have Been the First Insect Driven Extinct by U.S. Urbanization
Scientists say they’ve confirmed a decades-old suspicion about the loss of the Xerces blue butterfly in the U.S by the 1940s. Based on genetic analysis…
‘I’ve seen 40 on one dive’: invasive lionfish threatens ecosystems in Med
A removal project aims to reduce numbers of the unwelcome arrival that has quickly become prevalent Non-native lionfish have become increasingly common in parts of…
New Zealand falls for stranded baby orca, but dilemma looms over ‘life support’
Time could be running out for killer whale named Toa, who has charmed the nation but depends on round-the-clock care to stay alive When Toa,…
Giant rare moonfish washes up on Oregon coast
Seaside Aquarium says colorful fish, which weighs more than 100lb, has caused ‘quite the stir’ An unusual sight has appeared on the usually mild northern…
Feral Hogs Pollute the Climate as Much as 1 Million Cars Each Year
Nearly two years ago, we all had a hearty laugh about 30 to 50 feral hogs. Turns out that all those pigs aren’t just a…
China Reports First Human Case and Death From Rare, Highly Fatal Monkey B Virus
Over the weekend, Chinese health officials reported the recent death of a veterinarian caused by the Monkey B virus, which he caught from one of…
Red Tide Has Killed at Least 791 Tons of Fish in Florida
Florida is fighting through an early and serious algae scourge. More than 790 tons of dead fish have washed up on beaches in Florida over…
Cops who killed porcupines for fun will do jail time
In 2020, two police officers in Rockland, Maine, were fired after “beating porcupines to death” for the pleasure of it, and charged with animal cruelty….
COVID-19 sniffing dogs being deployed in Massachusetts
Starting today, a Massachusetts county will be turning to dogs to help fight COVID-19.The Bristol County Sheriff’s office is adding a team of COVID-19 sniffing…
At Least 841 Manatees Have Died in Florida in Just the First Six Months of 2021
Manatees, the gentle giants of the seas, are perishing in unprecedented numbers. Read more… Source: https://gizmodo.com/at-least-841-manatees-have-died-in-florida-in-just-the-1847285584 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Wolf pups wouldn’t be as friendly as your dog no matter how they’re raised
Researchers have been conducting some investigations into comparisons between domesticated dogs and their wild cousins, the wolf. Any dog owner knows that dogs can understand…
Florida breaks manatee death record in first six months of 2021
Wildlife authorities say the unprecedented number of deaths was primarily caused by starvation. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-57802165 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
No One Knows What’s Killing These Wild Songbirds
Something is sickening and killing wild birds in multiple states, and no one knows why yet. Since May, wildlife experts and officials have reported unexplained…
Making deer glow to prevent cars from hitting them
The Finnish Reindeer Herders Association is hoping that painting deer with fluorescent paint could reduce the number of reindeer killed by cars. According to Smithsonian,…
Pet Sematary is Getting a Prequel and Casting is Underway
The Pet Sematary prequel film casting is upon us. Read more… Source: https://gizmodo.com/pet-sematary-is-getting-a-prequel-and-casting-is-underw-1847269054 Indie Brew found this story and shared it with you. The Article…
Raw dog food ‘may be fuelling spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria’
Researchers warn of international public health risk and urge authorities to raise awareness Antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” – which the World Health Organization calls one of the…
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