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…

BC announces $12-million for four new animal shelters across the province as demand rises

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Open this photo in gallery: BC Premier David Eby gave a treat to a corgi named Honey before a news conference in Vancouver on June 26. He says work is continuing to establish a pet breeder registry in the province to reduce pressure on existing SPCA facilities, while addressing cases of animal abuse associated with substandard breeders.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press BC Premier David Eby hung out with some dogs while announcing $12-million in funding toward the construction of four new SPCA facilities. Several of the society’s dogs were brought in Monday while Eby announced the funding would be used to…

I’m devastated after Evri lost my pet rat’s ashes after I sent them to get turned into a cuddly toy

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A WOMAN has been left devastated after courier firm Evri lost her pet rat’s ashes, which she had sent off to be made into a cuddly toy. Jaimie Popplewell, from Hull, Yorkshire, wanted a souvenir of her beloved rodent Pumpkin after she succumbed to pneumonia in January. 4 Jaimie Popplewell, 21, was devastated by the death of her pet rat PumpkinCredit: MEN Media 4 After he was cremated, he sent his ashes off to be placed in a crocheted toyCredit: MEN Media Jaimie, 21, told the Hull Daily Mail that she was heartbroken by the loss. The pet owner’s disturbance…

Run Rabbit Run: Is the Rabbit Real or CGI?

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Netflix’s ‘Run Rabbit’ Run’ is a horror thriller film directed by Daina Reid and written by Hannah Kent. Set in the South Australian countryside, it stars Sarah Snook (‘Succession’) as Sarah, an experienced fertility doctor whose life takes a drastic turn when her 7-year-old daughter, Mia, claims to have memories of another life. Mia’s claims unravel Sarah’s past, leading to a creepy exploration of motherhood and resulting anxiety. In the movie, Mia has a pet rabbit which marks the start of her strange behavior amidst some truly unsettling scenes. If you are wondering whether the rabbit in ‘Run Rabbit’ Run’…

Sudbury wildlife center at capacity with baby birds, animals

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Gloria Morissette doesn’t have to travel far to get to Turtle Pond Wildlife Center. The refuge can be found right in its backyard. She currently has over 200 wildlife animals under care, ranging from turtles and squirrels, to porcupines and birds. What people don’t realize is that the majority of those are orphans. And Morissette said Turtle Pond in Greater Sudbury, Ont. is now at capacity with the number of animals it’s taken in. This year, Morissette said she’s taken in over 40 baby racoons, alone. A student at Turtle Pond feeds a fledgling European Starling. (Kayla Guerrette/CBC) “I’m getting…

Australia orders cat curfew to stop native species being wiped out

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Cat curfew Down Under: Australia orders moggies be kept indoors to stop them wiping out native species – with 27 animals already driven to extinction By Isaan Khan Published: 20:38 EDT, March 5, 2023 | Updated: 9:12 p.m. EDT, March 5, 2023 Strict cat curfews have been introduced across Australia in a bid to stop them driving other animals to extinction. The drastic move has seen owners face restrictions such as a limit on the number of cats per household and the rule that owners must keep the pets on a lead to leave the property. Councils also have the…

Tiger and leopard come face to face, what happens next will shock you. Viral videos

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Image Source : TWITTER/@SUSANTANANDA3 Tiger and leopard fight videos Trending News: A video has surfaced showing a tiger charging at a leopard, but to everyone’s surprise, the two animals do not engage in a fight. The video, which has received 44,000 views, is unusual as tigers are known to prey on leopards for their kill or in defense of their territory. Indian Forest Service officer Susanta Nanda shared the video on Twitter, calling the behavior “unnatural.” In the footage, the tiger can be seen observing the leopard from a distance as it perches on a tree. The tiger then charges…

Flood threatened rabbit species west of Modesto. How experts plucked the animals to safety

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Fumika Takahashi recalled a gray January day when she set out to rescue rabbits. The federal wildlife biologist kayaked along the lower San Joaquin River, which had risen close to the treetops. She and other experts hoped to find a rare species called the riparian brush rabbit. “The floodwaters came up very quickly, so a lot of the rabbits were stranded in trees, or on logs and floating debris, because there wasn’t enough time for them to make it to high ground,” Takahashi said Friday afternoon. She works for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which ended up catching about…