California Rivers See Huge Return of Endangered Salmon
A remarkable 30,000 coho salmon returned to rivers along California’s Mendocino coast last season. That is around ten times the average seen over the previous decade. It is also roughly…
Are petting zoos safe?Petting Zoo Safety: What You Need to Know
A recent case involving a three-year-old girl in Victoria has highlighted the risks of serious bacterial infections linked with animal contact. The child developed haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a rare…
Will Your Cat Forget You on Holiday? Experts Explain
The good news for cat owners is simple: yes, cats can remember the people they are close to. Their memory may work differently from ours, but familiar people can stay…
Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: ‘We hope it’s not too late’
Years ago, Parman knew the Menoreh Hills of Central Java as a good place to catch songbirds. As a young man living in Donorejo village, he would search for nests,…
Capybara sighting confirmed as Samba hunt continues
Five months after escaping from Marwell Zoo in Hampshire, England, a young capybara named Samba has finally been spotted again. The one-year-old animal disappeared from the zoo on March 17,…
Baby flamingos hatch on Bank Holiday weekend
A wildlife estate in Wiltshire is celebrating another round of new arrivals after seven Chilean flamingo chicks hatched within just a few days. The chicks were born at Longleat, near…
Bright Yellow Stray Puppy Needs 16 Baths Before Her True Beauty Finally Shines Through
Now she needs a home. When animal officers in Syracuse, New York, discovered Amarillo alone inside an apartment last month, it was clear she had been left behind. Arrangements were…
‘Megamind’ Kitten Arrives At Rescue With A Giant Head And An X-Ray Reveals The Truth
“He was still very sweet and active.” For months, people in Studio City, California, kept seeing the same coyote wandering through their neighborhood. She was hard to miss. The animal,…
German Shepherd Dumped On Street Corner Patiently Waits For His Family To Come Back For Him
He didn’t give up hope 💔 About a month ago, Eva zu Beck noticed a German shepherd wandering near a busy road in the small Polish village where she lives.…
Service Dogs Reunite With The People Who Raised Them Right Before They Graduate
“It’s almost as if each dog is saying, ‘Look, we did it.'” Graduation is a major milestone for every service dog. After months of advanced training, the dogs are finally…