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More than 200 cats and kittens will be moved from a single property in northern British Columbia to the care of the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in one of the society’s largest intakes of rescued animals in recent years, it says.

Eileen Drever, senior officer with the society, says the BC SPCA became involved after a request for assistance from the animals’ guardian, who said she was feeling overwhelmed with her situation.

“We sent staff out to his property. And when asked how many cats he had, I think he said it was like counting

BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent struggles to contain herself on the iconic red sofa as she hears the tale of an animal lover who mistook the top of a bobble hat for a hedgehog in need.

The presenter, 52, broke down in a fit of giggles as co-host Jon Kay read out stories of would-be Good Samaritans who mistook inanimate objects for animals in need.

As Jon read out submissions from viewers who mistook food – and worse – for the spiky mammals, the journalist failed to hold onto her nerves and had to cover her face as she laughed at

This spring the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum presents, Creatures of the Nile. The exciting exhibition explores the fascinating position of animals held in ancient Egyptian and Sudanese society and culture.

On from Saturday 4 May – Saturday 5 October 2024, Creatures of the Nile features more than 250 objects, many of which have never been on public display. Highlights include one of the earliest known depictions of a domesticated dog, a sheet from the 3,500-year-old Book of the Dead and a bronze statue which entombed a mummified cat. Exhibited objects come from the collections of the University

With Canada coming out of its warmest winter on recordsome may be enjoying the signs of spring that are showing up much earlier this year: plants beginning to pop up out of the ground, the earlier calls of robins or migrating birds or even just the warmer and sunnier days.

But this isn’t good news for the natural world.

Climate change is altering the way animals, insects and plants behave, and has cascading effects in delicately balanced ecosystems.

With longer springs, ticks are moving northward, bringing the chance of disease in animals and humans alike.

Likewise, mosquitoes — another

Healthy, adoptable dogs at Southern California animal shelters are being euthanized due to overcrowding and shelter managers say the problem will persist unless more funds are allocated to help alleviate the issues.

As Southern California residents continue to grapple with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, leaders in the Southland’s animal shelters say more and more pet owners are surrendering their animal companions due to costs.

“People are having a hard time keeping their pets because of the economy, because of the increased cost of caring for pets,” said Marcia Mayeda of the Los Angeles County Animal Care.

And

Over 80 percent of liquid egg imports in 2022 come from China and Australia where egg-laying hens can be kept in battery cages. New Zealand’s ban comes into force in 2023.
Photo: Biosphoto via AFP

A significant amount of imported animal products are produced using methods that are illegal in New Zealand, a new report has been found.

It was revealed the country imports liquid eggs from hens raised in battery cages, pork from pigs kept in cramped crates, and wool from sheep subjected to ‘mulesing’ – cutting chunks of flesh from their hindquarters to prevent flystrike.

All of those

A nearly 4-metre crocodile which has been “stalking” animals and people in Queensland for almost a month has been captured by wildlife officers.

The crocodile, which some locals nicknamed “Herbie”, lingered around Herbert River stalking domestic and farmed animals, making it a “dangerous animal”, Tony Frisby, a senior wildlife officer said.

“Thankfully the property owner reported the animal.”

The reptile was captured in a trap on the banks of a private property on the Herbert River in Cordelia on Sunday. Separately, a 3-meter crocodile was also caught in a trap in the Ross River, Townsville, less than two hours south.

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Twice a month, Brennan’s Pub in Los Angeles attracts enormous crowds of punters, who gather in an amphitheater-style circle in the outdoor area to watch a peculiar sport: turtle-racing.

The bar, located in between Venice and Marina Del Rey, has been hosting the events since 1975, describing the amphibious spectacle as “the sport of kings”. The “athletes” are kept in a terrarium connected to the venue, and brought out for the shows.

During the