Students hung giant dead shark from rafters in Florida high school May 6, 2022 A gigantic dead shark was hung from the rafters outside Ponte Vedra High School in Jacksonville Thursday, shocking staffers and spurring an investigation. Officials… Continue Reading
The gene-edited pig heart given to a dying patient was infected with a pig virus May 5, 2022 Traces of a virus known to infect pigs were found in a 57-year-old Maryland man who survived for two months with a heart transplanted… Continue Reading
Climate change will force new animal encounters — and boost more pandemics May 2, 2022 Over the next 50 years, climate change could drive more than 15,000 new cases of mammals transmitting viruses to other mammals, according to a… Continue Reading
Dog breeds generally a poor predictor of individual behavior May 1, 2022 A community science project called Darwin’s Ark (darwinsark.org) has gathered information from a diverse cohort of pet dogs who were enrolled to explore how… Continue Reading
Animal rights activist dressed as ref tries to “fine” NBA team owner for his chicken farm April 25, 2022 An animal rights activist was stopped before she was able to reach the owner of the Timberwolves during an NBA match between the Memphis… Continue Reading
Missing Ukraine zoo employees who stayed to help feed animals found shot and killed April 21, 2022 When two employees at the Feldman Ecopark Zoo in the Ukraine went missing in early March, there was hope that they would be found… Continue Reading
500-pound hammerhead shark washed up on southern Florida beach April 19, 2022 An 11-foot hammerhead shark washed up on a beach in southern Florida, much to beachgoers’ surprise. Visitors at Pompano Beach, north of Fort Lauderdale,… Continue Reading
Arizona man froze animals alive, kept dozens in his garage freezer, sheriff office claims April 18, 2022 An Arizona man has been arrested for allegedly stuffing 183 animals into his garage freezer — including some that were frozen alive after a… Continue Reading
New research identifies why the solitary North American red squirrel calls out April 13, 2022 It’s not as easy being a squirrel as you might think. They live a relatively solitary life guarding hard-won food stores to survive the tough winters… Continue Reading
Four horses die at Grand National, as animal charities call for an end to “cruelty” in the race April 11, 2022 Animal charities have called for stricter safety measures to end “cruelty” in horse racing after four horses died at a British horse-racing event. The Grand National… Continue Reading
