10 Facts About the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, and What You Can Do to Help This Vulnerable Species
They’re the smallest otter in the world, but they face some big threats. The Asian small-clawed otter – weighing in at no more than a dozen pounds and measuring about two feet long – is found throughout Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China. Despite being able to live in a variety of habitats, from freshwater rivers to coastal areas and mangroves to rice paddies, an increasing loss of habitat has put the species at risk. They’re currently listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Learn more about this...
Woolly Mammoth Resurrection Could Rewrite Rules of Life and Death
In an era where the brink of extinction looms over numerous species, scientific advancements offer a glimmer of hope, not just for preservation but for the resurrection of long-lost creatures such as the woolly mammoth. Colossal Biosciences, a de-extinction company, has pioneered a significant leap forward by deriving induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from Asian elephants, the closest living relatives to the woolly mammoth, Business Insider. This breakthrough paves the way for understanding and replicating the unique adaptations that...
Reddit Backs Up Bride Who Wants Pets in Her Wedding Party Instead of “Miracle” Niece and Nephew
Note: some comments are edited for length, clarity, or profanity. There’s something about a wedding that just has a way of making people go crazy – and not always in a good way. Often it’s the bride that everyone says is being ridiculously picky in the execution of her vision for her perfect wedding day, but it’s also not uncommon for random family members to make absurd demands on the bride and groom or do petty things to sabotage the big day. Bride and Reddit user IntrepidOffering took to the website to ask the...
Ghostly Creature of the Deep Unveiled — New Species Emerges from Ocean’s Abyss
In a world where the ocean’s mysteries continually captivate our imagination, a recent expedition off the coast of Thailand has unveiled a remarkable discovery. Scientists aboard a research vessel, trawling the depths of the Andaman Sea, encountered a peculiar “ghost”-like creature, captivating not only by its appearance but also by its uniqueness as a species previously unknown to science. Photo: PexelsMost chimaeras are found at depths greater than 500 meters. The Enigmatic Find This creature, with its peeling skin and...
After Woman’s Move Requires Her to Leave Her Dog, Parents Scramble to Get Him Back
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Zeus was originally my daughter’s dog, but when she had to move, my partner and I picked him up and took him to a German Shepherd Rescue in Rochester, New York. We lived in an apartment that didn’t allow dogs. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / VLADAN RAJKOVIC The woman who was fostering Zeus fell in love with him and said she would keep him as long as she could. In the meantime, 11 months...
Couple Investigates After Hearing a Meowing Shrub
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Tig is our third rescue straight from the street and into our home. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / Patrycja Kwiatkowska One lovely summer day, as we were walking back to the car, I heard this strange sound. Like a crow with a sore throat. Not many people walk by, but cars do drive by. We stopped and listened, and I heard it again. We really weren’t sure what kind of animal it was, but it was...
Woman Decides to Adopt Cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia the Second She Meets Her
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I was working at the local rescue when my boss called me and asked if I could stay after my shift for a few minutes until she got there. When she arrived, she had a small kitten in her hands. I definitely wasn’t looking for any more cats, but she told me there was something special about this kitten and put her on the ground. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MABEL AMBER She couldn’t...
Blind, Starving Kitten Plops Down in Front of Family When They’re Doing Yard Work
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! We were tilling up a flower garden 14 years ago when this scruffy kitten laid down in our dirt. “Mommy, can we keep him?” KIITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PURPLEOWL He was bright orange, so we named him Muppet. He was almost dead from malnutrition, and the damage caused significant cognitive impairment and destroyed his ocular nerve. But he survived and became the love of our lives....
Virgin Australia Takes to the Skies with Pets, Revolutionizing Travel for Pet Owners
Virgin Australia has set its sights on becoming the first Australian airline to welcome pets into the cabin, a move that’s stirring excitement among pet owners worldwide. This innovative service, subject to regulatory nod, is slated for takeoff within the next year, marking a significant shift in how Australians travel with their beloved pets. Photo: PexelsAirlines may require a health certificate for pets flying in the cabin. A Groundbreaking Decision for Pet Lovers Virgin Australia announced its plans to allow small dogs and cats to...
Monkey Mayhem and Kangaroo Carnage? Concerns Loom as New Hampshire Considers Wild Pets Legislation
In recent developments within New Hampshire, a bill proposing to legalize the ownership of kangaroos, monkeys, and skunks has stirred significant debate. H.B. 1325-FN aims to ease the process for residents to keep these exotic animals as pets without needing a permit from the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. Photo: PexelsKangaroos can grow to be very large and powerful. Lawmakers and Experts Weigh In The response from lawmakers has been overwhelmingly negative. As WMUR reports, a House committee unanimously voted against the bill,...
