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Birds That Woo With Their Moves!
Dancing has been a timeless source of self-expression for humans. The movement of one’s body is a non-verbal way of showcasing moods and emotions. Dancing is also an integral part of many cultures and rituals as it exhibits joy and celebration. For instance, it brings together people during wedding occasions worldwide. But did you know…
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Discover the 10 Best Wildlife Sanctuaries in Florida
Wildlife sanctuaries offer spaces for the public to learn more about endangered and exploited animal species. Many different sanctuaries aid animals that cannot help themselves, whether they have been raised as pets or faced human-related injury. The best wildlife sanctuaries in Florida share their animal residents in safe, educational ways and work to improve their…
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French wildlife charity to turn hunting enclosure into nature reserve
There are around 1,300 ‘parcs et enclos de chasse’ (hunting enclosures) in France, according to wildlife charity ASPAS. Their purpose is to breed wild animals in captivity so that hunters can shoot them. In these privately owned spaces, the animals are legally shot all year round, regardless of age, gender or breeding status. In order…
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Game Commission adopts rule setting new limits on how many bears and counters can be killed by hunters
The New Mexico Game Commission unanimously approved new limits on how many bears and cougars can be killed by hunters during a meeting Friday in Farmington. During the public comment period leading up to the vote, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish received more than 2,800 comments regarding bear and cougar hunting. Of…
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Trick or treat? It’s pumpkin time at Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Tigers, primates, and elephants can be seen tucking into the “spooky” treats in photographs released by the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT). Staff and volunteers at the rescue centre customised hand-carved pumpkins to cater to each species. Vegetable-loving animals like elephants were served up whole pumpkins, while other species like otters and gibbons received their…
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WAHIS: World Animal Health Information System
Screenshot(s) of the interactive content as of 30 10 2023 Screenshot 1 View the interactive content page WAHIS is the global animal health reference database of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). WAHIS data reflects the validated information since 2005 reported by the Veterinary Services from Member and non-Member Countries and Territories on terrestrial…
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4,000 people march for wildlife rights in Taipei | Taiwan News
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Students from four colleges and universities in Taiwan organized the “2023 Walk for Wildlife,” drawing upwards of 4,000 participants who gathered in front of the Legislative Yuan on Sunday (Oct. 29). The public protest called for more attention to attacks on wild animals due to stray dogs and cats. Participants demanded…
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Possession of tiger claw and other wildlife articles: What you need to know
As he sported a tiger claw pendant during the Big Boss Kannada reality show, little would Varthur Santhosh have thought he was catching a tiger by the tail. Following his arrest on October 22 for the possession of the pendant, Karnataka Forest Department officials also conducted raids at the residences of film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa,…
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In Seattle, phones ding. Killer whales could be close
Salish Wildlife Watch, a WhatsApp group chat, alerts its 1,800 members when orcas are near. SEATTLE — Peter Bates was dropping his car at the mechanic this month when a notification pinged on his phone: killer whales were approaching his Seattle neighborhood. He hopped on a bus toward the water, then an electric bike. He…
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Rising feral dog attacks pose threat to dwindling wildlife in Shivalik foothills
Tribune News Service Aparna Banerji Jalandhar, October 29 In what may be a cause for concern for the Punjab wildlife authorities, the Shivalik foothills are witnessing a rise in cases of feral dog attacks on wild animals in forest areas of the state. Official records suggest more than 20 sambars and nilgais have been devoured…
