Pet neglect at ‘crisis’ record high, says shelter
A “perfect storm” of increased dog ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent cost of living crisis has left a dog rescue shelter in Wales overwhelmed. Hope Rescue, located…
Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease…
An earful of gill: Evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear
The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a new study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of…
Chimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria
Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team…
A fast-moving belly flop: Researchers unveil the unique skills of cricket frogs
Is walking on water possible for frogs? Several species have fascinated observers with their abilities to skip side-to-side and leap into the air from the surface of a pond as…
US to Continue Protecting Over 2,000 Rocky Mountain Grizzly Bears
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it will continue to protect approximately 2,000 grizzly bears in the Rocky Mountains despite opposition from Republican-led states. Federal…
Rethinking population management in zoos
Unlike animals in the wild, animals in zoos are not limited by food shortages or predators, allowing individuals to live much longer than they would in the wild. This poses…
No Bids Received for Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that no bids were submitted for this week’s oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National…
Two White Lionesses Join The Big Cat Sanctuary
Two white lionesses have retired to the Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent after spending their early years at its sister charity in Hertfordshire. On Monday, Zuri and Izulu embarked on…
Zoo Stocktake Includes Monkeys, Tigers, and Fish
Zookeepers in Essex have conducted their annual stock take, counting every tiger, monkey, and seal to update their records. At the close of each year, Colchester Zoo tracks its animals…