Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners

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Open this photo in gallery: Alicia Griggs looks out at rabbits outside her home during an interview, in Wilton Manors, Fla., on July 11.Wilfredo Lee/The Associated Press When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Ms. Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators. Ms. Griggs is spearheading efforts to…

Michigan bill aims to prohibit sale of dogs, cats, rabbits in pet stores | News, Sports, Jobs

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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Karma is a Fish employee Brieanna Frehling holds a rabbit that is for sale at the pet store in Alpena. A new law proposed in Lansing would end the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores to help end the pipeline between them and breeders. The Alpena store does not sell dogs or cats, and purchases its rabbits from 4-H members. ALPENA — A recently introduced bill in the Michigan Legislature could eventually make the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores illegal. State Rep. Penelope…

Rise in leopard, tiger attacks on livestock, wildlifers say urgent mitigation measures needed | Goa News

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Keri: Wildlife experts have called for urgent mitigation measures to counter the rise in attacks on livestock by leopards and tigers. The past month has seen a jump in such incidents in the Mhadei basin areas of Sattari and Dharbandora. Wildlifers have said that the poor prey base has been the reason for the occurrence. Wildlife biologist AJT Johnsingh submitted a report to the state forest department suggesting mitigation measures like enhancing the population of sambars to bring tigers back to the forests. He said no sincere efforts have been made in this direction, due to which leopards and tigers…

That One Time Napoleon Was Attacked By Rabbits

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Bunny Backstory Napoleon was at the peak of his power in 1807 after signing the Treaties of Tilsit, ending the war between the French Empire and Imperial Russia, according to Medium. He decided to hold a rabbit hunt to celebrate the historic event. The commander’s chief of staff, Alexandre Berthier, oversaw the hunt. He acquired over 3,000 rabbits from local farmers, enabling Napoleon and others in his party to have plenty of bunnies at their disposal for the festivities. Little did Napoleon know that the tables would turn on him and his guests. Berthier was not particularly knowledgeable about rabbits,…

caring for rabbits; the do’s and don’ts of Easter bunnies

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WELLINGTON COUNTY- It’s generally accepted that rabbits are adorable creatures. They hop around, are most active in the early hours of the afternoon and are known to be quiet pets, making them a great fit for families with children. When properly cared for they make loving and loyal companions, but require much more care than most people realize. It is estimated that as many as 80% of all rabbits purchased at Easter die or are abandoned before their first birthday. Too often owners are unprepared for the commitment involved in keeping them. To prevent this from happening, it’s important to…

Mini zoo in Kolkata’s New Town to have Himalayan black bear, lion, tiger

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A separate enclosure for carnivores has been earmarked at ‘Harinalaya’, the new zoo set up in New Town area of ​​the city, which houses birds and several species of herbivores, a senior official of West Bengal Zoo Authority said Monday. The mini zoo, located near Eco Park’s gate number 6 in Action Area 2 of New Town area, a satellite township near the city, has been renovated recently and new enclosures have been built for housing carnivores, the official told PTI. “As of now, there are more than 100 rare birds, two giraffes, two zebras and one hippopotamus at the…

Plans to reintroduce lynx and wolves to England could be put on hold

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Lynx is seen by many as the next good candidate for rewilding in the UK, although plans have met resistance from some farming communities. Credit: Tomas Hulik ARTpoint/Shutterstock The UK’s environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has told farmers that she does not support reintroducing wolves or lynx to the English countryside. While this was welcomed by some farmers, it has angered conservationists who argue that wild carnivores are needed to successfully restore the environment. The UK’s environment minister has poured cold water on any potential future plans to reintroduce species such as wolves and lynx to England. Speaking at the annual…

Trump praises Lara for Mar-a-Lago dog rescue fundraiser where he said ‘US is in trouble’

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Donald Trump attended his daughter-in-law Lara’s fashion show at Mar-a-Lago where the former president got up on stage to promote his 2024 run for the White House during a fundraiser for a dog rescue. After praising his son Eric Trump’s wife Lara for her efforts to help with the fundraiser fashion show, the former president got up on stage to make a few remarks before the friendly crowd. ‘Remember this – we have a country that’s in trouble,’ Trump said as he got up on the catwalk and took the microphone for a few quick words. ‘We will Make America…