First dog diagnosed with COVID-19 in North America has died in Staten Island July 29, 2020 A German Shepherd name Buddy in Staten Island is the first dog to have died of COVID-19, National Geographic reported Wednesday. His owners the… Continue Reading
Pet cat tests positive for COVID-19 in UK, but makes full recovery July 28, 2020 In a first for the United Kingdom, a pet cat has a confirmed animal case of novel coronavirus. The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer said… Continue Reading
Orca who carried her dead calf for weeks sparking worldwide concern is pregnant again July 27, 2020 A mother orca who carried her dead calf around in the waters off British Columbia and Washington State is having another calf, scientists said…. Continue Reading
Emaciated moose at Greater Vancouver zoo euthanized after photos appeared on social media July 25, 2020 Disturbing images posted by a zoo visitor of an emaciated moose has prompted the Greater Vancouver Zoo to put the animal down. The Vancouver… Continue Reading
Once missing, now found, red panda at Columbus Zoo is safe and sound July 24, 2020 For 24 hours, maybe longer, red panda Kora was on the lam. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said the naturally shy, nocturnal animal wasn’t… Continue Reading
Devastated Orlando Bloom gets “Mighty” tattoo in memory of his beloved dog July 23, 2020 Orlando Bloom spent a week looking for little Mighty. “I left no stone unturned, crawled thru all the man holes, under the roads, searched… Continue Reading
Ukraine hostage crisis after president plugs Joaquin Phoenix doc on animal rights July 23, 2020 Ten hostages on a bus held for 12 hours by a gunman were freed after the Ukraine president tweeted out an endorsement encouraging people… Continue Reading
Italian Coast Guard saves sperm whale from tangle of old fishing nets July 22, 2020 For ages now, the Italian Coast Guard has been hauling so-called ghost nets out of the ocean. That’s fishing gear that has been dumped… Continue Reading
Scientists create a new hybrid fish in first successful experiment between two species July 21, 2020 Two species from the same fish family were hybridized in an experiment using eggs and sperm from the Russian sturgeon and the American paddlefish…. Continue Reading
Bronx Zoo reopening July 24 and one gorilla is fascinated by how social distancing will work July 21, 2020 If you’ve ever wondered, as I have, about who is putting in on those social distancing stickers everywhere these days, I’m not the only… Continue Reading
