Do they need pets of their own?

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Rabbits are fun and loving fur balls that entertain their owners with their crazy antics. It’s natural to wonder if a bunny would be happier with an animal companion. Living with other rabbits provides reassurance and stability for these little creatures. So, the simple answer is YES because rabbits are highly social animals. ALSO READ: 5 Toys your hamster loves to play with [PICTURES] Do you have a pet video or picture you’d like to share with The South African? If so, email [email protected] or WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Why do rabbits need animal encounters? In their natural…

A walk on the wild side? Why hikers could see more animals this Memorial Day weekend

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A squirrel with his cheeks filled in Yosemite Valley on April 11, 2020. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) With Memorial Day weekend now upon us, residents across California will get out in nature and experience an ecosystem reshaped by a record-setting wet winter. Wildlife experts say the rain has already started to improve habitats and populations for certain species — a trend they hope to reverberate through the entire landscape. That likely means the region will be populated with more squirrels, rabbits, rats and snakes although, in some cases, it could take several months or longer to see the…

Needham police launch investigation after reports of multiple rabbits shot with arrows

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Needham police are investigating reports of multiple rabbits being shot with arrows. Teddy Cooper, a fifth grader, and his mother found a rabbit with an arrow through its back in their yard in Needham earlier this week, NBC Boston reported on June 2. Cooper and his mom took photos of the rabbit before the animal hopped away, according to NBC Boston. They then contacted the Needham Police Department. The department is working with the Massachusetts Environmental Police in investigating the incident. Earlier this spring, another Needham resident posted a photo on social media of a rabbit that was also hit…

Dangerous rabbit terrorizes neighborhood

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PERRY, Iowa (KCCI) – People often think of bunnies as cute little creatures featured in Easter celebrations and county fairs. But what if one jumped up and bit you? Such an animal has been terrorizing a community outside Des Moines, Iowa. People living in Perry say a cute black bunny patrolling their neighborhood has been far from friendly. One person captured on camera the animal aggressively lunging at them. It did more to Ramona Rustan. “It jumps up and bites me,” Rustan said. “I am like, ‘Oh, my gosh. I just got bit by a bunny.’” She said the bad…

Bunnies discovered in Esquimalt raise concerns

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Just ahead of Easter, animal rescue centers on Vancouver Island are overwhelmed with rabbits. It’s bad news for residents of an Esquimalt neighborhood who recently spotted domestic rabbits in the area. “The kids noticed [the mother] about a month ago,” said Lorraine Nygaard who lives in Esquimalt. “And then boom, all of a sudden there’s seven baby bunnies next door,” she said. The rabbits were making their home on the construction site for the Rosemeade Inn along Lampson Street. Nygaard said she is trying to start a veggie garden and keeping the rascally rabbits out would be impossible. “Bunnies can…

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…

New way for novice birders to visit Richmond and Vancouver

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Richmond birding trails have doubled since 2020. Tourism Richmond and various communities in BC have jointly launched a mobile app for novice birders through the BC Bird Trail project. The project was launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote birding across the province. Ceri Chong, destination and industry development at Tourism Richmond, said birding has been a growing interest in Richmond and the project aims to help those who are new to the hobby. “We want to encourage people to come and visit the city and experience birding while making sure they’re doing it in a responsible way,”…

Ecological improvement of freshwater ecosystems benefits fish and people

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Teilen: 03.03.2023 09:34 Ecological improvement of freshwater ecosystems benefits fish and people Study: Successful strategy against the worrying loss of biodiversity in inland waters Freshwater biodiversity is declining at alarming rates. In a large-scale effort, a research team led by the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (HU) in cooperation with angling clubs, has conducted whole-lake experiments in 20 lakes to improve ecological conditions. Habitat improvements were the most effective means to increase fish populations, while fish stocking completely failed. The study published in the journal Science emphasizes the importance of…