Illegally trafficked African hedgehogs seized by police in Victoria

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The discovery of two illegally trafficked African pygmy hedgehogs in Victoria has sparked a nationwide investigation by authorities. The animals were seized from a property in Richmond, in Melbourne’s inner-east, leading officers to uncover a large illegal trade network of exotic animals. Crime Stoppers Victoria and Agriculture Victoria are investigating where the two hedgehogs came from, but say they aren’t the first to be found in the country. This is a file image of an African pygmy hedgehog. (Getty) Illegal hedgehogs have previously been found in Queensland and New South Wales. Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Stella Smith said online…
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More than 200 cats taken into care from Houston, BC, property

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More than 200 cats and kittens will be moved from a single property in northern British Columbia to the care of the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in one of the society’s largest intakes of rescued animals in recent years, it says. Eileen Drever, senior officer with the society, says the BC SPCA became involved after a request for assistance from the animals’ guardian, who said she was feeling overwhelmed with her situation. “We sent staff out to his property. And when asked how many cats he had, I think he said it was like counting…
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BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent breaks down in hysterics over story of animal lover who mistook the top of a bobble hat for a hedgehog that needed rescuing

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BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent struggles to contain herself on the iconic red sofa as she hears the tale of an animal lover who mistook the top of a bobble hat for a hedgehog in need. The presenter, 52, broke down in a fit of giggles as co-host Jon Kay read out stories of would-be Good Samaritans who mistook inanimate objects for animals in need. As Jon read out submissions from viewers who mistook food – and worse – for the spiky mammals, the journalist failed to hold onto her nerves and had to cover her face as she laughed at…
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Unparalleled intake of more than 200 cats and kittens from single property expected to drain BC SPCA resources

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The BC SPCA is preparing to take more than 200 cats and kittens into its care from a single home in Houston, BC Despite the Society’s extensive experience and unique position within the province to be able to support large animal intakes, one of this size and nature is exceptional and will draw extensively on all the organization’s resources to care for these animals in need. “There is so much coordination and resource allocation that goes into caring for a number of cats this significant, especially given that many of them are very young kittens,” explains Eileen Drever, senior officer,…
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Endangered red panda among 87 live animals seized from smugglers at Thailand airport

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Bangkok — Thai customs officials have arrested six Indians for attempting to smuggle a red panda and 86 other animals out of the kingdom, including snakes, parrots and monitor lizards, officials said Wednesday. The illicit menagerie was discovered hidden in the suspects’ checked luggage at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as they tried to fly to Mumbai. Thailand is a major transit hub for smugglers in the illicit wildlife trafficking trade, who often sell the animals in China and Vietnam, although recent years have seen an uptick in trafficking to India. “We have found out that the animals include 29 black throat…
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University gallery explores world of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese animals – News

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This spring the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum presents, Creatures of the Nile. The exciting exhibition explores the fascinating position of animals held in ancient Egyptian and Sudanese society and culture. On from Saturday 4 May – Saturday 5 October 2024, Creatures of the Nile features more than 250 objects, many of which have never been on public display. Highlights include one of the earliest known depictions of a domesticated dog, a sheet from the 3,500-year-old Book of the Dead and a bronze statue which entombed a mummified cat. Exhibited objects come from the collections of the University…
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Climate change is bringing earlier springs, but it’s wreaking havoc on animals

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With Canada coming out of its warmest winter on recordsome may be enjoying the signs of spring that are showing up much earlier this year: plants beginning to pop up out of the ground, the earlier calls of robins or migrating birds or even just the warmer and sunnier days. But this isn’t good news for the natural world. Climate change is altering the way animals, insects and plants behave, and has cascading effects in delicately balanced ecosystems. With longer springs, ticks are moving northward, bringing the chance of disease in animals and humans alike. Likewise, mosquitoes — another disease…
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Small rural businesses getting a slice of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar pet food market

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With more pets than people in Australia, the country’s multi-billion-dollar pet food market presents an attractive opportunity, with rural businesses leading the charge. Key points: Australians spent an estimated $33 billion on their pets in 2022 Small business owner Melissa Slabskyj makes dog food sprinkler near Loxton, in rural SA Veterinary Nutrition Group says the global pet food supplement market is expected to reach $5 billion this decade While the market is dominated by multinational companies, smaller players with a focus on sustainability have launched products like dog treats made from insects, and meat from culled feral camels. Melissa Slabskyj’s…
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