Rec sites in Lake Tahoe closed after chipmunks tests positive for bubonic plague August 4, 2021 Several South Lake Tahoe recreational sites have been closed to the public after chipmunks tested positive for plague. Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiva Beach… Continue Reading
Oldest known fossils of animal life possibly found in Canada July 29, 2021 Tubular structures that may be prehistoric horny sponges and found in ancient reefs in northern Canada could be the oldest known fossils of animal… Continue Reading
Animals shed DNA and it’s now been traced in the atmosphere July 26, 2021 If you sneeze from allergies, you know: animal dander is in the air. Two research groups have now been able to detect DNA from… Continue Reading
Osprey has eagle eye on Perth traffic via CCTV which monitors Perth traffic July 19, 2021 An osprey was caught on CCTV camera looking over drivers during peak commuter traffic in Perth in Western Australia. The photo of the sea… Continue Reading
Lizard name Markhor escapes from private zoo, settling in somewhere, but needs to be found before he freezes to death in winter July 13, 2021 Markhor made a run for freedom last month from the Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo in Hamilton, Ontario but if he’s not found soon, the… Continue Reading
From Kent to Kenya: largest mass scale relocation of zoo elephants in rewilding project July 13, 2021 13 elephants, the largest ever herd to be introduced back to their ancestral homelands, are preparing to leave a zoo in Kent to cross… Continue Reading
Ancient dog poop so well preserved it still smelled reveal diet of working sled dogs July 9, 2021 Proteins from frozen canine faeces have been successfully extracted for the first time to reveal more about the diets of Arctic sled dogs. The… Continue Reading
Rescuers save 9 stranded whales in China and it’s all broadcast live to millions July 9, 2021 Nine of the 12 melon-headed whales stranded on the coast in East China have been rescued through the joint efforts of local officers, rescuers… Continue Reading
Missing dog returns home, rings doorbell at 3 a.m. July 6, 2021 Fireworks on July 4th spooked Rajah the dog who took off after hearing the sounds from her backyard in her South Carolina home. But… Continue Reading
Tips on cooling down pets during heatwave June 30, 2021 Here in the Pacific Northwest and Alberta, a heatwave has led to huge surges in electricity and even sudden deaths of dozens of people…. Continue Reading
