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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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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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Daily Top News: First Emotional Support Animal in the NBA, Woman Sentenced for Sale of Endangered Animals, UN Climate Strategy Overlooks Meat and Dairy Emissions, and More!

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Every day, One Green Planet brings you today’s top news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up! Here you’ll find different categories of news and links to each article published! Enjoy! 1. Puppy With Surrendered and Overlooked Facial Deformity [VIDEO] Luna, a pit bull with a resilience matched only by her cuteness, has proven the positivity that social media can be capable of. Luna’s journey from the brink of euthanasia to becoming a viral sensation is a testament…
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Animal advocates offer reward after dogs found with horrific injuries, 1 put down – NBC Connecticut

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One dog has been euthanized and another is recovering after they were found abandoned in Hartford with horrific injuries Friday morning. Now, Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates are offering a combined $11,000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible for these dogs’ extreme injuries. “It’s horrifying, you know, to find dogs like that,” Zilla Cannamela, Desmond’s Army president and co-founder said. The dogs were found dumped in the wooded area off Albany Avenue and Mark Twain Drive. Hartford Animal Control said the two pit bulls had extensive injuries to several parts of their bodies.…
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What does evidence of canine vocabulary and intelligence say about other thinking animals?

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There are two ways, broadly, that human beings view their relationship with canis familiaris. Some people still use the vocabulary of property, of being “masters” of their canine companions — a throwback perhaps from when dogs, apart from being friends, were working animals far more widely than they are today. At the other extreme are those for whom their pets are very human, members of the family with appropriate kinship terms and relationships. For example, in a nuclear family with a pet, the parents will be mummy and papa (or whatever appellation is used in the home), and the children…
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Mapusa Fire Brigade and Animal Rescuers Team Up to Save Cow Trapped in Drain

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Apr 02, 2024 | 05:32pm IST Mapusa Fire Brigade and Animal Rescuers Team Up to Save Cow Trapped in Drain Team Herald In a heartwarming display of community-driven efforts, authorities and animal rescues in Mapusa joined forces to rescue a stranded cow. The unfortunate incident occurred when the bovine inadvertently fell into an open gutter near the Carvalho petrol pump, owing to a damaged manhole cover. With a coordinated effort that lasted two hours, the Mapusa Fire Brigade, alongside dedicated animal activists, successfully executed a planned rescue operation, ensuring the distressed animal’s safe retrieval. Speaking to the Mapusa fire personnel…
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Darlington Co. Humane Society advocates for improved animal welfare laws

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DARLINGTON, SC (WPDE) — Several leaders with the Darlington County Humane Society were in attendance at the county council meeting on Monday to push for enhanced animal welfare ordinances. The fourteen-page document aims to protect all animals in the county and hold those accountable that harm them. A section in the ordinance states, It shall be unlawful for any owner or owners of dogs or parents or guardians of owners of dogs to let dogs roam at will on the property of others after receiving written notice that such dogs or dogs have roamed on the property of the complainant.…
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