Snowshoe hares: Adorable BC animal is a part-time cannibal

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A really cute BC mammal is a part-time cannibal. One of the most adorable critters roaming through the BC wilderness has an unexpected appetite — for flesh. Snowshoe hares, beloved for their ivory fur and the way they effortlessly bound across deep snow, appear quite innocent-looking, with big, dark eyes and a quintessential, twitching “bunny” nose. But the forest dwellers aren’t strictly herbivores, unlike their rabbit cousins. Indeed, these alabaster buns opportunistically die on whatever they can get their mouths on, which typically includes a range of vegetation during the spring and summer and bark in the winter. Dr. Stan…

Abandoned Dog ‘King’ Back With Owner After Touching Reunion

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MONEE, IL — A ‘good boy’ King is back with his owner, after a heartwarming reunion for the two at a humane society on Monday. South Suburban Humane Society shared on Monday that the two have been reunited, with some help from their friends. “We have some amazing news,” the humane society wrote on social media. “King and his mom are reunited! She was able to find some temporary living arrangements where she could bring him and we were overjoyed to reunite them today!” “She knows that we are here for a lifetime of support. Thank you all so much…

Water-saving proposal opposed by Macquarie Valley farmers determined to save wetlands, diverse wildlife

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Landholders on a network of creeks in the Macquarie Valley say an important wetland will dry up if a proposal in the region’s draft water strategy is put into place. Key points: A draft regional water management strategy outlines a proposal to pipe three creeks for much-needed water savings Landholders on those creeks say the proposal ignores the value of the surrounding wetlands Landholders further downstream in the Macquarie Marshes say it’s a fair distribution of water The draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy lists an option to restrict flows of regulated water from the Macquarie River into the Gunningbar, Duck…

WITH VIDEO: Firefighters rescue Alpena man, dog from Thunder Bay River ice | News, Sports, Jobs

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News Photo by Shannon Vivero First responders rescue dog from Thunder Bay River off Cow Island. ALPENA — An ice rescue was successful on Monday afternoon after an Alpena man fell through the ice on the Thunder Bay River just outside his residence in an attempt to save his dog after the dog had fallen through the ice. Authorities were called to a resident on Cow Island off of Long Rapids Road and ultimately rescued the man and his dog after less than 20 minutes, according to a press release from the Alpena Fire Department.…

Which animals are illegal to own as pets in Vancouver, BC?

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Even commonplace pets have a limit. Pets come in all species and sizes. Although dogs and cats make up the majority of commonplace pets, other critters such as bunnies, birds, and mice are also popular among pet owners. However, not all animals can be kept as legal pets. Locals looking for a unique animal companion may be surprised at which animals are actually illegal to own as pets in Vancouver. Goats, ducks, and pot-bellied pigs are adorable and are just a few of the more unusual animals seen in people’s homes. Yet, these cute creatures, along with other domestic animals…

97 Indian Flapshell Turtles Found In Sack At Uttar Pradesh Railway Station

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Indian flapshell turtles are listed as “vulnerable”. (Representational) Ballia: The Government Railway Police (GRP) has seized 97 rare Indian flapshell turtles, locally known as ‘Sundari turtles’, here while they were being smuggled from Azamgarh to West Bengal, officials said on Monday. The seizure was made on Sunday at a platform of the Ballia railway station, the GRP officials said, adding that three people — two from West Bengal and one from UP — were arrested on this connection. GRP Inspector VK Singh said the Sundari turtles were kept in a sack by some people who tried to flee the spot…

Whale Seashore, NSW: Leatherback turtles physique washes up on Sydney seaside

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The physique of an enormous and uncommon turtle has washed up on a Sydney seaside. The leatherback turtle was discovered by beachgoers at Whale Seashore on Sunday. Movies of its physique being eliminated shared on-line. The animal was so massive that authorities wanted to usher in a digger to take away it from the sand. Learn Subsequent The large turtle washed up on Whale Seashore on Sunday. Image: Lauren Ling Locals who noticed the turtle’s physique being taken off the seaside had been instructed it will have had a necropsy to find out the way it died. Leatherbacks are the…