With a majestic ruff and a tail like a feathered plume, the Norwegian Forest Cat looks as if it stepped right out of a Norse legend. These gentle giants are very real, carrying the history of Scandinavia’s ancient forests in their DNA. Their appearance is one of wild, weathered beauty, but behind those knowing eyes lies […]
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Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysa (AP) — Authorities have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past five years, highlighting a worsening trafficking crisis. A report by TRAFFIC warns that criminal networks are evolving faster than conservation efforts can respond. The global wild tiger population has plummeted to an estimated 3,700-5,500. Despite international protection, […]
“Their eerie howling from a wintery mountainside will still bring a shiver to the spine” – 10 biggest wild dogs on the planet
We all know some of the more sizeable domestic dogs – Great Danes, Newfoundlands and St Bernards, for example – mostly seen on a lead with their loving owners. Less familiar, perhaps, are their equally sizeable canine relatives, at large in the wild, which are a quite different and more dangerous proposition. Let’s take a […]
Top Dog Clothing Brands Pet Parents Trust for Cold-Weather Comfort
Cold weather is when dog clothing stops being cute and starts being… necessary. That’s the part a lot of people don’t realize until they’re already halfway through a walk, hands numb, dog suddenly refusing to move. You’ve probably seen it and or experienced it. One minute, your dog’s fine, the next, they’re lifting their paws […]
Why Mindful Pet Ownership Matters for Ecosystem Balance
In our increasingly interconnected world, the choices we make as pet owners resonate far beyond the walls of our homes. Mindful pet ownership isn’t just about training and feeding. Rather, it’s about understanding how our companion animals fit into the broader tapestry of nature. From the wildlife in our backyards to fragile ecosystems halfway around […]
Why A Varied Diet Matters For Tortoise Wellbeing
Tortoises might look easygoing, but their wellbeing depends on far more than a bowl of lettuce and the occasional fruit treat. According to a recent letter in The Guardian, many tortoise owners are still unintentionally feeding their companions diets that can lead to long term problems. The concern is real because what these gentle animals […]
Colorado has wolves again for the first time in 80 years. Why are they dying?
On a sunny morning two years ago, a group of state officials stood in the mountains of northwestern Colorado in front of a handful of large metal crates. With a small crowd watching them, the officials began to unlatch the crate doors one by one. Out of each came a gray wolf — arguably the […]
Scorpion Venom May Provide the Next Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Scientists in Brazil are currently testing to see if the venom of an Amazonian scorpion could be used to poison breast cancer tumors. Researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Preto School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCFRP-USP) have long worked to clone and express proteins from rattlesnake and scorpion venom with hopes of transforming these powerful […]