An elderly woman has been reunited with her dog after the blind companion animal was stolen from her. Gemma, an 11-year-old black poodle with just one eye, was stolen from her elderly owner almost a week ago from Belvidere Street in Belmont, in Perth’s east. WA Police issued a statement on Friday seeking information to … [Read more…]
State guidance issued in Vermont to prevent the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is recognizing “Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week” ahead of the flight season in June Updated: 5:44 AM EDT May 25, 2023 In an effort to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald … [Read more…]
An alleged birdnapper, who said he tied an ibis up by its feet, attempted to cook it and tried to shove it in a trolley because “birds annoy” him, has been released on bail subject to a very specific set of rules. Tom Quach was granted bail at Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, charged with … [Read more…]
Toronto Zoo’s White Rhino Sabi Is Pregnant! On Mother’s Day weekend Toronto Zoo staff announced their 13-year-old white rhino Sabi is expecting her first calf! While every rhino pregnancy is exciting, Sabi’s is especially so. Following her arrival in Toronto in 2012 the zoo’s Reproductive Science team identified that she exhibited “long” estrus cycles, which … [Read more…]
An animal cruelty investigation is underway after wild native birds were found with their legs caged and their necks chained in a Wyndham suburb. Up to ten Australian Magpies were discovered with metal and hard plastic tags and chains at Hoppers Crossing, making it all but impossible for them to fly, escape predators or even … [Read more…]