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PETA has urged Nintendo to remove a nose ring from the character Cow in Mario Kart World, criticizing the ring as a symbol of animal cruelty used in the meat and dairy industries, and advocating for more compassionate treatment of animals in media representations.
PETA has protested Nintendo's new 'Mario Kart' character Cow for wearing a nose ring, which they say symbolizes animal cruelty. They are urging Nintendo to redesign the character to remove the nose ring, highlighting concerns about the use of such rings in the meat and dairy industries to control animals. The game, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, has become popular, but PETA's criticism focuses on promoting animal welfare.
Ne-Yo, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, won season 10 of The Masked Singer as the Cow. In an interview, he revealed that he chose to do the U.K. version of the show before the U.S. version because he thought he would get caught quicker in the U.S. due to his recognizable voice. He also explained that he leaned into the female cow character to throw off the judges and had fun messing with Nick Cannon, who didn't recognize him. Ne-Yo's family immediately knew it was him on the show, and he has upcoming projects including an international tour and a new album.
Extraordinary footage captures the moment a group of locals in Far North Queensland, Australia, rescued a cow stranded by floodwaters following the worst flood in nearly 50 years caused by ex-tropical Cyclone Jasper. The region received 600mm of rain within 40 hours, with more expected. Major roads were cut off, Cairns Airport was inundated, and thousands were evacuated. The video shows six men working together in pouring rain to pull a cow over a fence onto a flooded highway, with the cow later relocated to higher ground. The rescue effort has been praised worldwide.
A wandering cow weighing over 1,000 pounds caused a commotion on Interstate 17 in Phoenix, prompting a response from the Department of Public Safety. Multiple troopers and a helicopter were called to keep track of the curious cow, which was eventually guided off the highway by a second trooper. The cow posed a potential danger to drivers, and efforts were made to ensure its safe return to its corral.
Milkshake the duck and Dumplin the miniature cow are best friends who share a sweet love story. Milkshake refused to go swimming until Dumplin went first, proving that the inseparable couple can't be without each other. The odd couple's heartwarming friendship is captured by Louisiana photographer and animal lover Bre Boyette.
A cow named Lester escaped from an animal rescue facility and ran onto a busy interstate in Michigan, dodging traffic in both directions. A team of wranglers, including a cowboy on horseback, eventually lassoed the cow and returned it to the facility unharmed. The incident briefly shut down the interstate, but no one was injured.
A Michigan cowboy named Ricky Littlejohn safely wrangled a loose cow off a busy freeway after seeing the mayhem unfold on social media. Littlejohn and his team captured the cow using a lasso and horse, and safely returned it to its pasture. The Michigan State Police shared a video of the incident on Twitter, which has since gone viral.
A cow escaped from wranglers on horseback and four-wheelers and made its way onto northbound I-75 in Michigan. Michigan State Police helped block off traffic, eventually halting traffic in both directions on I-75, as wranglers chased the cow. The cow was eventually captured and led to the median. Among those who helped safely capture the cow was local cowboy Ricky Littlejohn, who actually wrangles loose cattle for a living.
A cow and an alligator caused traffic slowdowns on separate occasions in Houston, Texas, in 2021, leading to intense rescue efforts from officers. The incidents were captured on video and went viral on social media.
A cow that was being rescued by a team of wranglers in a gravel pit in Michigan escaped and ran onto the northbound lanes of I-75, causing traffic to stop in both directions. Michigan State Police officials were called to the scene and eventually captured the cow with the help of the wranglers. Police released a video of the dramatic chase, which ended with the cow being led to the median and traffic returning to normal.
A loose cow on I-75 near Holly, Michigan was captured by a man on horseback using a lasso, with the help of someone on a four-wheeler. The cow had escaped from a gravel pit and ran onto the freeway, causing all lanes to be closed temporarily. The man on horseback successfully wrangled the cow and led it to safety off the freeway.
A senior prank at Northridge Preparatory School near Chicago went wrong when a cow brought to the school escaped and ran down a sidewalk. The cow was later captured by law enforcement and transferred to Hooved Animals Humane Society. The animals involved in the incident were purchased using Craigslist, including a pig bought near Dixon. The students involved were issued Village of Niles ordinance citations. The school apologized for the inconvenience caused by the incident and is conducting an internal investigation.
A senior prank involving live animals at Northridge Prep School in Niles, Illinois went awry when a cow escaped and ran through a neighborhood. Police worked with Wagner Farms to safely capture the cow and it will be taken there until officials determine its final destination. A neighbor captured video of the cow running down the street and a group of young men chasing it.
Niles police corralled a loose cow after a senior prank at Northridge Preparatory School. The prank involved bringing live animals to the school, and a cow escaped and went into the local neighborhood. The cow was eventually captured and taken to a farm. No one was injured in the incident, and school officials are investigating the matter. The incident captivated the neighborhood, with many residents surprised to see a cow in their area.