Easter warning after more than 160 rabbits rescued from one garage

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The RSPCA has rescued more than 160 rabbits from one garage amid what it describes as a “rabbit crisis”. The owners, in Great Easton, Leicestershire, had started with just four rabbits but allowed them to breed out of control. Animal charities including the RSCPA say they are dealing with a huge influx in abandoned rabbits due to breeding and the cost-of-living crisis. They advise adopting rabbits rather than buying from breeders or pet shops. They also urge people to get rabbits neutered so they cannot breed, and so the females don’t get uterine cancer. RSPCA inspector Richard Durant, who helped…

The robot elephant created to end animal cruelty at the Indian temple

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The state is home to roughly a fifth of the 2,500 elephants held captive across India, and according to the Center for Research on Animal Rights, 138 died in the region between 2018 and 2023. PETA India said the move would allow ceremonies at the temple to take place in “a safe and cruelty-free manner”, without subjecting live elephants to loud, chaotic festivals. “Most elephants in captivity in the country, including in Kerala, are being held illegally or have been transported to a different state without permission,” the organization said. “Because elephants are wild animals who would not willingly obey…

The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia | DisneyWiki

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Zootopia+“The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia” Story by Josie TrinidadTrent CorreyMichael Herrera Directed by Trent CorreyJosie Trinidad Source “The Real Rodents of Little Rodentia” is the second episode of the Disney+ series Zootopia+. Synopsis Newly engaged, Fru Fru kicks off wedding planning with enthusiasm and flourish—at least until her scene-stealing cousin Tru Tru arrives to assume the role of Shrew of Honor. A battle for the spotlight ensues until a close call with a giant donut reveals that for better or worse, no one knows you better than family. Plot Filmed in the style of a reality show, Fru Fru…

Picky flamingos prove birds of a feather do flock together

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The flamingo may appear to be a bird of graceful insouciance, but when it comes to picking flock-mates, it is surprisingly choosy. Bird experts have found that the pink waders form cliques with like-minded individuals within their group. It means that, despite its name, a flamboyance of flamingos will have its share of non-showy, submissive individuals huddling together away from their more uproarious associates. “Our previous research has shown that individual flamingos have particular friends within the flock,” said Dr. Paul Rose, from Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and Exeter University’s Center for Research in Animal Behavior. “In this study,…

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,”…

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…

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…