New research is cutting male mammals down to size. While we may think of hulking elephant seal bulls or huge stags, these males appear to be the exception, rather than the rule. A new analysis of more than 400 species suggests that there are more mammals where the females are actually the same size as, […]
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Primary school children are filming themselves killing and torturing wild animals including swans, deer and squirrels then sharing the grisly videos on WhatsApp in ‘sick’ nation-wide ‘trend’
Primary school children are filming themselves killing and torturing wild animals and sharing the grisly videos on WhatsApp in a ‘sick’ nation-wide ‘trend’. Around 500 youths across 11 groups, which include primary school children, have shared graphic photos and videos of wounded and dead animals killed using a hand-held catapult. Swans, deer, pigeons, foxes, squirrels, […]
Petition: Urge Major Fashion Brands to Stop Using Angora Fur in Their Products
Angora fur comes from a type of rabbit, mostly kept locked up in dingy, feces-coated cages their entire lives to satisfy our fashion demands. Because longer fur fibers are considered the most desirable, for the most part, the rabbits aren’t gently shaved and sent off to continue leading their happy (albeit less fluffy) lives. Instead, […]
Creating a Loving Home for a Pet From a Small Adoption Center
Millions of dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, and other pets enter shelters and rescues annually. They’re often victims of cruelty or simply surrendered by families who can’t afford to care for them. Preparing for Your New Pet When you’re ready to adopt at an HSNY shelter, take a few steps to prepare your home and life for […]
Unable to shoot rabbits this Easter, New Zealand mulls deadly virus to fight ‘plague’
In New Zealand, Easter is usually a time for killing rabbits. But, faced with a ban on the annual slaughter this year, one region is hoping to deploy a deadly virus instead. Wild rabbits are considered a serious pest in New Zealand, particularly in rural areas, with major impact on agriculture and native landscapes. In […]
Londoners heartbroken after fox sleeps curled up in the rain after home is ‘destroyed’
Londoners are heartbroken at the sight of a lone fox curled up having had its home ‘destroyed’ by the council. The person posting the picture on Reddit said: “Was sleeping in the rain, they are neighbours of mine. Council cut the bush down probably because people are littering the place.” Some forum users were keen […]
From 300,000 rabbits to none: a Southern Ocean island is reborn
On a world map, Macquarie Island is a speck in the Southern Ocean, but for ecologists it is a beacon, illuminating a future for grand-scale environmental recovery projects. Melissa Houghton first set foot on the 34km-long green streak as a dog handler in late 2011. Rabbits, cats, rats and mice had been introduced by sealers […]
Gray foxes survive because of their unique ability to climb trees
Gray foxes can climb trees, which can help them survive amid coyotes. Foxes are known for being swift and cunning, but one kind of fox has a lesser-known characteristic that can help them thrive alongside coyotes. The abundance of trees in the countryside may help gray foxes live alongside coyotes, according to a new study, […]