A Canadian mother who was attacked by a grizzly bear while jogging said her two-year-old daughter was her inspiration to survive. “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Vanessa Chaput, 24, said. The Yukon native was jogging on a paved trail between Haines Junction and Pine Lake Campground in Ontario with her … Read more
LONDON — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist’s menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural surprised staff who arrived early to feed the animals Tuesday … Read more
Elephants in Orang National Park in Assam, India. Dinodia Photo | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images The state of Assam, in northeastern India, has launched a mobile app that warns people of incoming herds of wild elephants in an effort to reduce violent encounters between humans and the land giants. Clashes between humans and elephants … Read more
LONDON — Workers arriving at the London Zoo early Tuesday were surprised to discover an unexpected exhibit that suggested the animals were being set free. A mural by elusive street artist Banksy showed a gorilla holding up the entrance gate as birds took flight and a sea lion waddled away. Three sets of eyes peered … Read more
LONDON — Street artist Banksy on Monday unveiled a new mural of a rhinoceros that looks like it is climbing on top of a car in London — the eighth animal-themed artwork he has posted in the past week in a collection that includes elephants, a goat, a wolf, pelicans and more. The elusive graffiti … Read more
A beloved pet cat who went missing in the South Australian outback while on a road trip with his owner has been miraculously returned to his family. Murray Rantall was travelling from Warnambool, Victoria, to Darwin in a caravan in June when he made a pit stop on the Stuart Hwy for his Burmese cat, … Read more
Australia’s most popular dog and cat breeds have been announced, with cavoodles claiming the top spot of man’s best friend yet again. The curly haired crossbreed, a mix of a cavalier King Charles spaniel and a toy poodle, was named Australia’s favourite canine, according to Bupa Pet Insurance data. Cavoodles are no strangers to the … Read more
While immersed in fieldwork earlier in life, Goodall recognized that lifting people out of poverty was integral to preserving biodiversity in the national park. Hence, she initiated the Tacare program, which offers microloans to kick-start sustainable businesses, scholarships for girls previously deprived of secondary education, and family-planning counseling. Additionally, farmers receive advice on chemical-free, sustainable … Read more
A woman has been sentenced to two months in prison because he was so obese he could barely move or breathe. He died two months after he was rescued. The dog, named Nuggi, was found at the home of an Auckland woman in October 2021 after a search warrant was carried out by police, the … Read more
An Adelaide teacher was reunited with her beloved cat when he returned home after he had been on the run for about two-and-a-half years. George went missing from owner Jessica’s* new Davoren Park home in Adelaide’s north in 2022, a few minutes after Jessica had brought him home from a walk on a leash. “I’d … Read more
