Up to half of endemic species living in biodiversity at high risk due to climate change: new UN report February 28, 2022 Up to 48% of terrestrial ecosystems face “a high risk of extinction” if global warming levels rise between 3 and 5C, according to the… Continue Reading
Oakland Zoo vaccinates animals against COVID-19 July 6, 2021 Grizzly and black bears, mountain lions, tigers and ferrets are among the first residents of the Oakland Zoo to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Primates,… Continue Reading
Red deer carvings, earliest known, discovered in Scotland. June 7, 2021 Prehistoric animal carvings, thought to be between 4,000 and 5,000-years-old, have been discovered for the first time in Scotland hidden inside Dunchraigaig Cairn in… Continue Reading
Which animals will survive climate change? May 14, 2021 Habitat loss and temperature swings creating the climate change that is pushing some animal species to the bring of extinction. Scientists are now able… Continue Reading
Pianist plays for rapt audience at Colombia zoo March 26, 2021 A zoo in Colombia brought in some therapy for its animals, after enlisting a pianists to play classical music for its rapt audience. Cali… Continue Reading
Hundreds of animals found dead at epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in China February 22, 2020 Hundreds of animals have been found dead in Chongqing in Hubei province, a mass die-off after the Chinese government deployed a fleet of trucks… Continue Reading
Emotional support animals on flights may be restricted to only dogs as U.S. Department of Transportation seeks changes January 23, 2020 The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking comment from the public on amending rules for service animals. The DOT said it’s notice to change the… Continue Reading
A boa constrictor, a cockroach and a water dragon went to a seniors home December 10, 2019 Residents at a care home in the UK had a visit this week with exotic critters brought in to introduce humans to the animals…. Continue Reading
Alabama grad students suspended after giving hazardous drugs to animals October 21, 2019 Two graduate students who reportedly administered drugs to animals in the name of research have been suspended by Auburn University in Alabama after an… Continue Reading
Welsh town council bans giving away animals as prizes September 19, 2019 A town in Wales is banning the gifting of animals as prizes on land owned by the government. Councillors in Caerphilly County Borough in… Continue Reading
