A huge victory has been won for animals in Chile after several years of campaigning by Humane Society International (HSI) and ONG Te Protejo. A unanimous vote by the Senate passed a bill on December 20 that bans cosmetic testing on animals and bans the sale, marketing, and import of cosmetics tested on animals from […]
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They Pack a Venomous Bite, and Other Interesting Facts About the Pygmy Slow Loris
Pygmy slow lorises are nocturnal, wide-eyed primates that spend most of their time in trees. Native to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and China, their pygmy name is apt. They top out at about 10 inches in length and two pounds in weight, though most weigh about half that. The “loris” part of their name is also […]
Virginia Zoo Faces Animal Cruelty Probe as Over 100 Animals Rescued
A harrowing situation unfolded at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia, where authorities have intervened in a case of alarming animal cruelty. Following thorough investigations and searches, over 100 animals, both living and deceased, were seized by law enforcement in response to suspected abuse and neglect, reports the New York Daily News. Shocking Discoveries The […]
Nature’s Witnesses to Nuclear History: These Animals Still Carry Radiation
The echoes of humanity’s nuclear legacy resonate far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most unsuspecting creatures across the globe. From the lush Pacific waters of Enewetak Atoll to the dense forests of Bavaria, the chilling consequences of nuclear testing and disasters are surfacing in the animal kingdom. As National Geographic […]
Oregon Bans “Barbaric” Wildlife Killing Contests
Oregon becomes 9th state to ban wildlife killing contests after unanimous vote by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on September 15. The wildlife killing contest award prizes for killing the most animals, smallest, and many other categories. It is devastating to the species and numerous hunters who don’t participate call it “unethical”. The Humane […]
An Angry Moose Chased a Bear Into a Glass Window as it Frantically Tried to Escape Pursuit
Nature can be brutal, which is exactly what one young bear found out when an angry moose chased the terrified animal out of a lake onto dry land, only to chase it around until the frenzied bear barreled straight into a cabin window while trying to escape. There’s nothing funny about the crazed chase or […]
Sudan Animal Sanctuary Endangered as Paramilitary Break In and Eat Animals
The Sudan Animal Rescue, located on the outskirts of Khartoum, has become a symbol of despair and vulnerability amidst the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly raided the sanctuary, stealing and killing animals for meat, leaving the remaining staff and animals terrified. This alarming development not only jeopardizes the […]
Sea Otter Attacks Are Frightening Beachgoers Along California Coastline
Surfing in Santa Cruz took a terrifying turn for Joon Lee, a 40-year-old software engineer, when he found himself under attack by an unexpected assailant – a sea otter. According to the Los Angeles Times, This incident is part of a recent wave of aggressive behavior by an otter off the Santa Cruz coastline, causing […]