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animal-welfare1 year ago

"Animal Protection Group Warns of High Risk of Zoonotic Diseases in China's Fur Farms"

An investigation by Humane Society International found high risk of zoonotic diseases developing in Chinese fur farms due to intensive conditions and close proximity to poultry, raising concerns about potential transmission to humans. The high stocking density of animals facilitates rapid virus spread, with footage showing animals in distress and unsanitary conditions. Despite a decline in fur production, there is still robust demand for fur in China, as social media platforms continue to portray fur as desirable and practical for warmth.

via Reuters|
#animal-protection#animal-welfare#china
animal-welfare2 years ago

Rescue Mission: Dozens of Huskies and Pit Bull Saved from Horrifying Conditions in Abandoned Philadelphia Home

Animal Protection Officers in Philadelphia discovered dozens of husky puppies, believed to be less than 2 weeks old, along with their mother, inside an abandoned home filled with trash, feces, broken glass, and rusted cages. The officers were able to rescue the dogs and bring them to a shelter, although the shelter is now in need of foster homes or adopters for the remaining dogs.

via Fox News|
#abandoned-home#animal-protection#animal-shelter
animal-rights2 years ago

South Korea Bans Dog Meat Consumption

South Korea plans to ban the consumption of dog meat by 2027, aiming to end the age-old practice and address growing concerns over animal protections. The government and ruling party have agreed to introduce legislation before the end of the year, which would prohibit the breeding of dogs for slaughter and the sale of dog meat. A three-year grace period and financial support for businesses transitioning out of the trade will be provided. While opposition from the dog meat industry has hindered previous attempts, the bill is expected to gain bipartisan support. Animal protection groups have welcomed the move, while some older individuals still favor dog meat consumption.

via Al Jazeera English|
#animal-protection#animal-rights#ban
animal-welfare2 years ago

Connecticut Implements Comprehensive Laws for Animal Protection, Gun Control, and Traffic Safety

Two new laws aimed at protecting animals in Connecticut will come into effect on October 1. The first law requires municipal animal shelters to maintain indoor temperatures between 55 to 80 degrees, addressing concerns raised by the sweltering conditions in a Wallingford shelter. The second law makes sexual assault of an animal a Class A misdemeanor, with police and animal control officers taking possession of the alleged victim for examination by a veterinarian. Additionally, veterinarians will be required to report suspected harm, neglect, or cruelty due to animal fighting. Courts will also be mandated to prohibit convicted offenders from owning, adopting, living with, or working with animals for five years.

via WTNH.com|
#animal-cruelty#animal-protection#animal-shelters
animal-cruelty2 years ago

Beloved Las Vegas Peacock Pete Tragically Killed by Bow and Arrow

Pete, a beloved peacock in a Las Vegas neighborhood, was fatally shot with a bow and arrow, leaving residents heartbroken. The peacock, considered a neighborhood pet, was found with an arrow sticking out of him and was taken to a veterinarian, but it was discovered that he had been shot twice. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the neighborhood is mourning the loss of their colorful and cherished friend.

via NBC News|
#animal-cruelty#animal-protection#bow-and-arrow
animal-behavior2 years ago

"Dolphins Rescue Man from Shark Attack, Defying Death"

A man who was attacked by a shark while swimming in the Red Sea believes that a group of dolphins saved his life. Martin Richardson, who was bitten multiple times by a mako shark, was waiting to die when the dolphins appeared behind him, causing the shark to retreat. While experts suggest that dolphins may not intentionally save humans, there have been cases where they have protected people from sharks. The incident is explored in the National Geographic show "Saved from a Shark," which examines instances of animals seemingly protecting humans from predators in the water.

via Yahoo Life|
#animal-behavior#animal-protection#dolphins
health2 years ago

Rabies-positive bat found in South Austin.

A bat found in Town Lake Park in south Austin has tested positive for rabies, according to the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department. This is the second bat found in a city park to test positive for the disease this year. Anyone who has been bitten by a wild animal should contact Animal Protection and a physician immediately. Symptoms of rabies include fever, weakness, and death.

via KXAN.com|
#animal-protection#austin#bats
environment2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds U.S. Carrier's Visit to Norway for Arctic Mission"

The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has warned people to avoid contact with a famous beluga whale nicknamed Hvaldimir, which may have been trained by the Russian military. The whale is a protected species in Norway and has been traveling along the Norwegian coast since 2019. It is now living in inner Oslofjord, a densely populated area, and the risk of injury due to human contact has become significantly greater. The directorate urges people to keep their distance, especially those in boats, to avoid injuring or killing the whale. The Directorate of Fisheries will monitor the whale's movements and consider different measures to protect it.

via CNN|
#animal-protection#beluga-whale#environment
wildlife2 years ago

Italy Captures Killer Bear Involved in Fatal Jogger Attack

A bear that killed a jogger in the Italian Alps has been captured and taken to a wildlife centre. The 17-year-old she-bear, known as JJ4, had been ordered to be shot on sight but was caught in a bear trap filled with fruit. JJ4's fate is yet to be decided, pending a court hearing next month. The bear had already attacked and injured a father and son in 2020. Italy's bear population has been increasing in recent years after they were reintroduced to the region two decades ago, causing concern among locals and mayors in the Brenta Dolomites region.

via BBC|
#animal-protection#bear-attack#human-wildlife-conflict
crime2 years ago

Man charged for taking wild platypus on train and shopping spree

A man in Australia has been charged with animal protection offences after taking a platypus on a train ride and showing it to members of the public at a shopping center. The platypus was allegedly removed from a waterway in northern Queensland and its fate remains unknown after being released into the Caboolture River. Platypuses are a threatened species facing a silent extinction due to prolonged droughts, bushfires, a changing climate, and land clearing that have impacted their habitat and decreased their population.

via CBS News|
#animal-protection#crime#endangered-species
crime2 years ago

Man charged for taking wild platypus on train ride and shopping trip

A man has been charged with taking a platypus from its natural habitat in Morayfield, Australia, and showing it to members of the public in a nearby shopping mall. The platypus' current condition is unknown, and police have warned that it can become sick or die while out of its natural habitat. The man has been charged with taking a protected animal and a restriction on keeping or using a protected animal, and investigations are ongoing.

via CNN|
#animal-protection#australia#crime
crime2 years ago

Man charged for taking wild platypus on train and shopping trip

A man in Australia has been charged with animal protection offences after taking a platypus on a train ride and to a shopping centre. The man is accused of removing the platypus from a waterway in northern Queensland, which is illegal under conservation laws. The platypus was later released into the Caboolture River, but its condition is unknown. Platypuses are native to Australia's freshwater rivers and are part of a rare group of mammals that lay eggs.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#animal-protection#crime#platypus