Health officials caution about increasing incidents of rabies in wild animals across the country.
Rabies in Wildlife Raises Public Health Concerns Officials are warning about the rise of rabies among wildlife, which is posing a significant public health threat. According to estimates, around 75% of Americans come into contact with raccoons, skunks, and foxes—animals known to transmit deadly diseases, as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Experts caution that AI-driven stuffed animals could impact childhood development.
Do AI chatbots, especially when designed as adorable stuffed animals, really assist children in their development, or do they hinder it? While some companies market these toys as “screen-free playmates” for young kids, experts in pediatrics warn that they might replace essential human connections with machine interactions. Toys like Greem, Grok, and Rudi aim to […]
Debate over zoo’s feeding policy for predator animals splits opinions
Controversial Pet Donation Policy at European Zoos Draws Outrage Some zoos in Europe are making headlines for a contentious policy that invites individuals to donate their healthy pets as food for predators, generating significant backlash. The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark stirred debate recently by announcing on social media that it welcomes small pet donations. Their […]
Crying sounds heard from closed NYC day care, but city claims there are no animals inside
A colony of wild cats was trapped inside a vehicle at an abandoned daycare, drawing cries for help. Activists assert that some of the cats have already been rescued. Volunteers managed to surround three of the cats during two separate incidents at the closed childcare facility in Sheepshead Bay, operated by the New York City […]
Army uses robotic coyotes to prevent animals from entering military airfields
Robotic Coyotes Deployed for Airfield Wildlife Control Why settle for a typical robot when there’s an option like a robotic coyote? This intriguing idea comes from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), which is implementing robotic coyotes to manage wildlife around airfields. It’s a creative move in solving a genuine problem. Challenges […]
Warning Issued Regarding Sick Animals Following Death of Arizona Resident from Plague
Health officials are urging caution among Arizona residents following a pneumonia outbreak linked to pets and wildlife, particularly after recent deaths in Flagstaff’s emergency rooms. This alert coincides with an investigation into a “sudden death” of a prairie dog found near the city, according to health authorities. An unidentified individual passed away soon after arriving […]
Trump Administration Hurries To Secure Shelters For Animals Previously Used In Experiments During Biden’s Tenure
EPA Seeks Homes for Research Animals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on the lookout for new homes for test animals used in research during the Biden administration. Interestingly, the previous Trump administration had set goals for the EPA, which at one point aimed to phase out animal testing by 2035. However, that ambition seems […]
Dedicated NYC pilot spends his life helping thousands of abandoned animals: ‘We aim to rescue them all’
Michael Schneider, originally from New York, discovered his love for animal rescue when he was just six years old. His passion for this cause has only soared from there. “That’s how I grew up,” he shared in a conversation, reminiscing about trips to the local SPCA in Briarcliff Manor, New York, where his family would […]
Threatened animals need a place to live as well
Elusive spotted owls up north. A graceful whooping crane. The iconic Florida panther and the cherished monarch butterfly. These and various other endangered species are facing a severe threat stemming from recent developments in conservation. On April 7, Colossal, a biotechnology firm valued at $1 billion, announced the resurrection of the Dire Wolf, a species […]
Traveler Taken into Custody for Supposedly Hiding More than 45 Rare, Hazardous Animals in Luggage
Customs Seizes Rare Wildlife in Mumbai Airport Customs officials in Mumbai have detained an air traveler on suspicion of concealing various rare wildlife species, including venomous snakes, within his checked baggage. The arrest took place on Sunday at Mumbai International Airport, where authorities discovered 44 Indonesian pit vipers, horned vipers with spider tails, and five […]