Warning after deer rescued from sports netting
The RSPCA has issued a stark warning about the dangers of discarded netting after two separate incidents required urgent intervention to free trapped deer. On February 4, Nicole Scott, an…
Gamekeepers ‘spared torment’ of pregnant deer cull
Gamekeepers say they have been spared the mental torment of shooting pregnant red deer at times when they are close to giving birth. The Scottish government had proposed extending the…
Climbers Race to Rescue Giant Animal Trapped on Icy Slope, Dangling from Ropes
He was completely stuck 😰 Earlier this month, three ice climbers were enjoying a day outdoors when they spotted an elk with its antlers completely tangled in a climbing rope.…
Trapped in a Soccer Net, He Was Saved by the Right Heroes
He kept getting more and more tangled 💔 Recently, in Durango, Colorado, a large buck became entangled in a soccer net, its antlers hopelessly stuck. As the animal struggled to…
One Test at a Time: Enhancing Deer Health Through Innovative Solutions
The cervid livestock industry is rapidly expanding in rural America, with over 250 farms dedicated to raising deer in Missouri alone. To enhance herd health and bolster the state’s economy,…
Edinburgh Zoo’s Newest Addition: South American Deer Fawn, Small as a Bread Loaf – (Must See!)
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled the first images of a charming two-week-old Southern pudu fawn, the second smallest deer species globally. Born to first-time parents Violetta and Evan, the tiny female…
Callum the Stag Euthanized Due to Health Issues
A beloved Highlands red deer named Callum the Stag has been sadly put down due to significant health concerns. Callum was a well-known figure to tourists frequenting Torridon’s Beinn Eighe…
Deer return to historic park three years after cull
After a hiatus of three years following the culling of the previous herd due to a bovine tuberculosis outbreak, deer are once again gracing the historic landscape of Dyrham Park…
Daring Rescue: Breaking Through 200 Yards of Ice to Save a Deer in Desperation
Last month in New Hampshire, a deer was traversing a frozen lake when a terrifying incident occurred — she plunged through the ice into the icy waters below. Upon receiving…
British Columbia Battles Fatal ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ Spread
The Canadian province of British Columbia is taking proactive measures to address the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a concerning development as the illness continues its encroachment across North…