Fuzzy Florida town faces, adorable invasion species: lionhead rabbits

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Breadcrumb Trail Links World News Let loose by a backyard breeder two years ago, the longhaired bunnies now number in the scores, and the city is considering a cull Author of the article: The Associated Press Terry Spencer Published Jul 17, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 4 minute read Alicia Griggs looks out at rabbits outside her home during an interview this month in Wilton Manors, Fla. Photo by Wilfredo Lee /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Article content WILTON MANORS, Fla. — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down…

Droitwich students are now equipped to properly care for pet rabbits thanks to Blue Cross

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CHILDREN from a Droitwich school are the latest among the future generation to learn about the complex needs of domesticated rabbits as part of Blue Cross’ plans to educate pet owners. Four, five and six-year-olds at the Ombersley Endowed First School were treated to an in-depth presentation by Blue Cross education officer, Jason Cortis on how best to look after pet bunnies. According to a recent PDSA report, 53 per cent of rabbit owners lack the necessary knowledge of their pets’ basic care needs. The Blue Cross talk, arranged by local developer Bromford, hopes to help the younger generation understand…

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…

Zicorba urges ban on rabbits imports from SA

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Rabbit haemorrhagic disease is fatal in rabbits. It is caused by several virus strains. RABBIT farmers’ lobby group, the Zimbabwe Commercial Rabbit Breeders Association (Zicorba) has called for an immediate ban on live rabbit imports from South Africa following the recent outbreak of a deadly rabbit virus in that country. The Kingdom of Eswatini recently banned imports of live rabbits from South Africa and more countries in southern Africa may follow suit. Zicorba president Regis Nyamakanga said a temporary ban of imports from South Africa would help prevent the spread of the rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD), which broke out in…

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…

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…

2 pet rabbits found drowned, trapped in a cage in this SC city. Police search for suspects

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Two pet black rabbits drowned trapped inside their cage after someone recently dumped them into the marsh beside Church Creek in Charleston. The animals were found at low tide on April 28 at Pierpoint Boat Landing. The Charleston Police Department is looking for the owner of the rabbits and Charleston Animal Society has put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest if it is determined to be an act of animal cruelty. “We are deeply disturbed by the discovery of these dead rabbits,” Aldwin Roman, Charleston Animal Society vice president of operations and strategy, said in a…