As Female North Atlantic Right Whales Become Smaller, They are Giving Birth to Fewer Calves
The population of the North Atlantic right whales continues to decline, and one of the reasons is that female right whales are getting smaller. Smaller bodies make these females carry fewer calves. But why female North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller is not just about the lack of food. They often fall victim to entanglement in fishing gear. Photo: YouTube/NOAA Fisheries The problem is so serious that it affects not just the females. Based on the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), more than 85% of...
Australia’s Diverse Birdlife and Habitats Make It the Mecca for Birdwatching
“Birdwatchers are great people. Whether they’re looking at birds, reptiles or plants, they’re involved and observant. They love the environment and are focused on conservation,” said David Mead, owner of Great Northern Birdwatching Tours and an active participant in citizen science that contributes data on avian species like the endangered Gouldian Finch. In the 1990s, local communities frowned on birdwatching tourists whom they viewed as peculiar because of their obsession with this particular wildlife. Photo:...
Want Your Pet to be a Social Media Star? One in Every Four Owners Dream of It
Some do it for love, some do it for money. We are talking about making social media stars out of our pets. It is like show business, doing all the tricks to attract the spotlight on our dogs, cats, and whatever animal you have chosen to care for. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Actually, many of us simply like leading private lives with our pets. Occasionally, we show them off to friends or on social media. But we are happier without all the problems and stress of constantly dolling up our pets for photoshoots. Other people find their joy...
Missing Woman With Dementia Is Found Safe Thanks To Her Loyal Dog
A Texas woman who was missing for days in George Bush Park is now safe thanks to her loyal dog, Max. 63-year-old Sherry Noppe, of Katy, was recently diagnosed with dementia, and although she normally knows her way around the trails, she ended up getting lost while on a walk with Max. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 Deputies and Texas EquuSearch, along with Noppe’s family and friends, had been searching the 2,700-acre park on ATVs as well as on foot for days on end, to no avail. Friends of Noppe’s children formed a group to search for their...
Hairball Problem with Your Cat? Here are Some Easy Solutions
Some cats are prone to hairball, or vomiting with hair strands. These hair strands may come from excessive grooming due to anxiety, stress, skin discomfort, or illness. Photo: YouTube/AnimalWised Vomiting with hair strands may be a mild case, if your cat could easily cough out the fur that got stuck in its intestines. But, when your cat is experiencing extreme difficulty or pain, it is a serious matter that needs professional help. What can you do to help treat hairball, or even prevent it? Here are the steps you can take to make life more...
Nature Reserves May Be Getting Endangered by Dog Poop due to Over-Fertilization
“Nature reserves are special places for nature conservation, where wildlife and fragile habitats are protected. Obviously poo is a part of nature, but dog poo contains nutrients which can damage the ecology of vulnerable habitats. Wherever you walk your dog, it is important to pick up, bag and bin poo, to ensure the continued protection of these wild areas for us all to enjoy.” These words came from Rob Stoneman, director of landscape recovery at The Wildlife Trusts, UK. A new study has alarmed environmentalists about the adverse...
‘Skeleton’ Dog Found Tied To A Tree Makes An Incredible Transformation
On Easter morning, a Good Samaritan discovered a severely malnourished dog who was tied to a tree in Southwest Philadelphia, and in need of immediate medical attention. They contacted the Humane Law Enforcement team at the Pennsylvania SPCA for help. An officer quickly responded to the scene and transported the dog to their SPCA headquarters. The dog, whom they named Hallelujah (Hal for short), weighed just 43 pounds. He was so emaciated that every bone in his body was visible, which left him looking like a skeleton. He also suffered from...
Shelter Dog Travels 1,000 Miles To Finally Get His Happily Ever After
Lori, a photographer at Best Friends Animal Society, was looking for a new office dog. That’s when she found Otis. He was the perfect model for her pictures, but it was time for him to find his perfect family. Lori thought her friend might be a good match, so she set up a video call for them and Otis. Luckily, they hit it off right away and they wanted to meet Otis as soon as possible. Photo: YouTube/Best Friends Animal Society Although Otis was in California and Lori’s friends were in Oregon, distance wouldn’t stop Otis...
Dog Escaped Doggie Daycare and Kept Ringing the Door Bell to Tell His Fur Parents He’s Home
“We adopted Dexter to be a watchdog for my wife while I traveled, and he takes that job VERY seriously, so that’s probably why he was so determined to come home,” said Jeremy Henson, Dexter’s fur dad. Coming back home that night meant a 2-mile journey for Dexter, from the doggie daycare to his fur parents’ house in Kansas. But, even prior to that, the dog had to jump over a six-foot fence that surrounded the doggie daycare. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition But Dexter was determined to return and resume his duty as a...
Playful Police K9 Can’t Contain His Excitement During His Swearing In Ceremony
Glynn County Georgia Police Department’s newest dual purpose officer is a K9 named Ghost. He has been undergoing months of training with his human parter, Officer Garza, at Highland Canine Training, LLC in harmony, North Carolina. The Belgian Malinois pup was sworn in by Chief of Police Battiste, where he knelt down and recited a pledge to him. K9 Ghost clearly couldn’t contain his excitement during his swearing in ceremony. “Repeat after me, Officer Ghost,” Chief Battiste tells the K9 Officer, “I, Ghost, do...
