A dog pack has been taught to protect South Africa’s wildlife, and they have already saved 45 rhinos from poaching. There are numerous dog breeds to choose from. Before beginning to work at 18 months old, the dogs undergo training from birth and learn how to handle all – the pressures of real operations. Sean […]
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Deer attacks dog walker who runs for his life as he learns the hard way why pets must be kept on a lead
One dog walker has learnt the importance of keeping your pet on a leash as footage captured in Bushy Park shows. The video, taken in one of London’s eight Royal Parks and shared on Twitter, shows a dog walker fleeing with his unleashed pet as a some deer chase after them. Several people took to […]
Learn How To Choose The Correct Equipment For Your Dog’s Comfort
Do you intend to bring a new puppy home? Then you need to buy various types of equipment and accessories to get your place ready. You should shop around for basic items that can make your canine feel safe and comfortable in your home. Read on to learn how to choose the correct equipment for […]
POLL: Should dogs be banned from beaches during the nesting season?
There is only one thing more terrifying for a nesting bird than a person walking nearby: when that two-legged beast is joined by a four-legged companion. A study of how ground-nesting birds are disturbed on beaches in Spain has revealed how they are almost always scared from their nests by passing off-lead dogs, but seem […]
The Amazon’s short-eared dog was thought to be a scavenger. Now there’s video
In 2016, conservation biologist Holly O’Donnell was striding through the Amazon rainforest in southwestern Peru, recording every mammal she saw or heard while performing a line transect survey for the Peruvian NGO Fauna Forever. A few minutes into her walk, she smelled something fetid. Following the scent several meters off the trail, she found the […]
Are wolves related to dogs? Candid Animal Cam meets the largest member of the dog family
Camera traps bring you closer to the secretive natural world and are an important conservation tool to study wildlife. This week we’re meeting the ancestor of all domestic dog breeds: grey wolves. Grey wolves (Canis lupus) are the largest member of the dog family. Because they are one of the most wide-ranging land animals, there […]
Dogs trained to protect wildlife have saved 45 rhinos from poachers in South Africa
A pack of dogs that trained to protect wildlife have already saved 45 rhinos from poachers in South Africa. The dogs, who range from a beagle to bloodhound, began training from birth and learnt how to handle all the pressures of real operations before working at 18 months-old. Sean Viljoen, who is based in Cape […]
Japanese firm stops selling endangered whale pet treats
A Japanese firm has stopped selling luxury pet food made from endangered fin whales, following a campaign by conservation groups. Michinoku Farm, based in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo, had advertised jerky-like snacks for dogs made from North Atlantic fin whales imported from Iceland. The treats were removed from its website hours after protests from […]