On a dark November afternoon at Southampton’s City Farm, the animals are going about their business. They are all rescues. Penny the pig, a clutch of former battery farm chickens, three pygmy goats and Salvatore the cane snake, so orange and shiny he looks as though he is glowing from within as he twines around […]
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No animals harmed as wildlife specimen collection goes digital in 3D
Imagine you’re leading an expedition in the depths of a forest. You discover a species of frog that piques your interest. Conventional rules of taxonomy dictate that you capture the animal, euthanize it, and take it back to a lab or museum. But what if it’s a rare or threatened species? What if the animal […]
Looking After an Injured Animal – A Guide
Seeing an animal injured or stressed is upsetting to the best of humanity, and wanting to help them feels like second nature. Sometimes, no matter how hard someone tries, it can be really easy to do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing, especially when it comes to wildlife. As winter is […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month November 2023
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Then select the three images you like best of all and click the blue VOTE button at the bottom of the […]
Victorian Cruelty Laws Naming Animals as Sentient Beings in Australia
In a groundbreaking move, the Victorian government is set to introduce a draft overhaul of cruelty laws, potentially making Victoria the first Australian state to officially recognize animals as sentient beings. Following in the footsteps of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), this significant step towards acknowledging the emotional and physical capacity of animals is part […]
Creating Family: 6 Things You Need To Know When Thinking About Pets
Are you considering adding a pet to your family? Pets can provide companionship, loyalty, and love. But before diving into pet ownership, there are several things that need to be taken into consideration. From size restrictions in your home, costs involved with caring for an animal, and the energy needed to constantly care for them […]
How to Find the Perfect Gift for Your Animal Lover Friend
Finding a gift for someone can be hard work – especially if that person is an animal lover. Not only do you need to make sure the present is something they’d like, but it also has to reflect your appreciation and show how much you care. Unfortunately, although animals bring us an immense amount of […]
The scariest animals to encounter on a hike (and how to handle them)
Wildlife-watching is one of the great pleasures of hiking, but some encounters are riskier than others. Although attacks on hikers are rare, and even bears and wolves would much rather avoid a close encounter, there are still steps you should take to keep yourself safe. The guide below offers more comprehensive advice on how to […]