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Township of Scotch Plains, NJ – Animal Control / Wildlife Issue
Pickup of stray domestic animals – WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DEER Pick up of dead domestic animals and wildlife in Township Roadways Only- WITHTHE EXCEPTION OF DEER All calls for Animal Control Services on private property are the responsibility of the property owner. The fee for such service is $35.00 during regular service hours: Monday to…
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Molly and Peggy: Family of seized magpie shares heartbreaking video
One half of the Gold Coast couple whose pet dog Peggy was separated from feathered friend Molly the Magpie has posted a heartbreaking video begging for Molly to be returned home. Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen have made headlines around the world after a magpie that had befriended their Staffordshire bull terrier was removed by…
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Wildlife smuggling? Nile crocodiles, Burmese python among exotic animals seized in Spain
A pair of Nile crocodiles, an African spurred tortoise, and a 2-metre Burmese python were among the exotic list of endangered animals rescued by specialist wildlife police in eastern Spain over the last year. The Seprona division of the Guardia Civil in a statement said that its officers recovered “numerous examples” of species protected by…
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North American cities may see a dramatic shift in urban wildlife species due to climate change
Future generations of city dwellers may be familiar with different bird songs than those recognized today, according to a new study. (CN) — The wild animals that currently live alongside humans in cities across North America may be moving out as a new set of furry, scaly, slimy, feathered or chitin clad creatures move in…
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Meet the biggest animal in the world
The Antarctic blue whale is ‘critically endangered’ The blue whale population in Antarctica was drastically reduced by commercial whaling, which started in the southern Atlantic Ocean in 1904. Despite legal protection through the International Whaling Commission in the 1960s, illegal hunting continued until 1972. From about 125,000 individuals in 1926, numbers were reduced to about…
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RSPCA seeks Wildlife Friends for nationwide movement to support animal welfare
The RSPCA is calling for volunteers with a love of nature to sign up as a Wildlife Friend and become part of a one million strong movement to change the lives of animals for the better. Last year around 2,000 people signed up for the ‘Wildlife Friends’ initiative as part of the animal charity’s involvement…
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RSPCA relaunches family-friendly wildlife volunteering in time for Easter fun
The RSPCA is calling for volunteers with a love of nature to sign up as a Wildlife Friend and become part of a one million strong movement to change the lives of animals for the better. Last year around 2,000 people signed up for the ‘Wildlife Friends’ initiative as part of the animal charity’s involvement…
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Tucson Wildlife Center recruiting small-animal care volunteers
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – The Tucson Wildlife Center is recruiting volunteers to help care for orphaned and injured animals. The Wildlife Center has a few different volunteer positions they are looking to fill, but are specifically looking for animal-lovers to be part of their seasonal Bird and Bunny Care team. The Bird and Bunny care…
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What to do if you find baby animals this spring in Delaware
With spring here, many will encounter baby animals and jump into action to save them. However, many baby animals have different rescue plans and need different care. Before you try to help a baby in your yard, make sure that the animal needs help in the first place. The first step should always be to…
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Wicked cute: Springtime in Maine means wild baby animals are on the move
Police are asking the public to reach out if you’re concerned about seeing a wild baby animal alone this season. MAINE, USA — Although it might not feel like it after snow and ice pummeled the state last weekend, it’s officially springtime in Maine. This means wild baby animals are crawling out of their dens…
