LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of the Congo — On Dec. 2, Togolese authorities intercepted 38 monkeys at the airport. They were being sent from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to Thailand and included at least two species classified as vulnerable by the IUCN. Thirty of these animals had not been
Month: January 2024
On a seemingly ordinary day, Barry, a worker at a recycling plant, sorted items on a conveyor belt. While separating trash from items to be recycled, Barry noticed a child’s backpack. He didn’t think much of it and watched as it headed down the belt. But something came over the man– an intuitive nagging in
A cat was spotted high up on a building. She suddenly came out of her shell when she realized life was about to change. Fox the catCliff and Julius Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received a plea for help at the beginning of the year about a cat found on the corner of a
In Churchill, Manitoba, a small, remote town known as ‘the polar bear capital of the world,’ a remarkable story of coexistence and conservation is unfolding. The town’s innovative and humane methods of managing polar bear encounters, including the Polar Bear Alert program and the polar bear holding facility, are making significant strides in balancing human
Cats are notorious for unraveling and shredding toilet paper, driving many a cat parent to despair. If your cat is wreaking havoc in the bathroom, it’s time to start looking into how you can cat-proof your toilet paper holders and redirect your kitty’s impulses onto something more appropriate. In this guide, we’ll walk you through
If you’re someone who’s even mildly interested in the supernatural and you own a dog, then you must have wondered if your dog can see ghosts. The answer to the question “Can dogs see ghosts?” is not straightforward. That is so because, simply put, there is no definitive scientific proof to suggest that ghosts exist.
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has announced a number of new Chairs for its clinical committees. Comprised of experts from around the world, each of its 12 clinical committees focuses on a specific area of companion animal practice, creating WSAVA Global Guidelines and other educational resources in support of the association’s goal to advance global companion
I often wonder why birds speak so universally to the sagging middle-aged soul that it has become a comic trope – the vertiginously swift passage from: “Is that a robin?” to: “There’s a lesser yellowleg two hours’ drive away, start the car.” Is it the freedom they represent? No cholesterol, no mortgage, no self-assessment tax
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iHeartCats is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. When the weather gets warmer, almost everyone wants to enjoy it—and that may include your cat! If you feel bad while your kitty stares yearningly out the window, yet you’re too afraid
A couple asked a shelter for a cat who needed a break from the kennel. A cat with a “striking mask” jumped at the chance. CatmanJennifer Jennifer and Mike were on a 2-week vacation back in their hometown and decided to visit their local animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA. As volunteers, they asked which cat
The recent hatching of two kiwi chicks in Wellington, New Zealand, marks a monumental success in the country’s conservation efforts. This breakthrough, a first in over a century in this region, is a testament to the dedicated work of conservationists. Their commitment to bringing back the kiwi, New Zealand’s iconic national symbol, from the brink
One snack hailed as an ideal treat for humans is the Veggie Straw. It is claimed that these crispy snacks are a great way of upping our vegetable and nutritional intake, and who can blame us for wanting to consume healthy veggies in a super tasty way? It makes logical sense, if this is the
America’s obsession with Mermaids started in the 1800’s with the Feejee Mermaid. | Watch more MERMAIDS video: http://animal.discovery.com/videos/mermaids/#mkcpgn=ytapl1
Currently, stolen cats and dogs are treated the same in law as a pinched iPhone The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West), will make it a specific offence to abduct a cat or a dog, and could be extended to other pet animals
A kitten hiding in a wall decided to trust when a kind person spent an hour with her in the rain. Arya the kittenKristen Alli, an animal rescuer, received a call from a local cat colony carer who spotted a kitten coming in and out of a wall at a strip mall. The kitten had
Otters, with their gleeful yikkering, playful presence and sinuous underwater grace, are emblematic of the joy and resilience of nature in many parts of the world. But they aren’t among the first animals that come to mind when we think of Thailand. Yet several species of the sleek aquatic mammal frolic in Thailand’s watery thoroughfares
It was an ordinary day for Joyce, a plant manager at a processing facility, when the sound of a kitten’s cries caught her attention during her lunch break. Having rescued cats before, she immediately recognized the distressed meows and began her search for the source. Little did she know that this would be the beginning
New York, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Port Rowan, ON—Fun for one becomes multiplied when birders join forces for the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Participating with friends, family, or a community group means there are more eyes to spot the birds and a deeper well of knowledge to draw from. Knowing where birds are seen—and not
Kind people took on a kitten that no one else did so she could live the good life and navigate her world in her adorable ways. Tula the kittenOne Cat at a Time Late last year, a Good Samaritan found a hungry little tabby in rough shape with severely damaged eyes. She brought the kitten
As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, a pivotal piece of legislation in wildlife conservation, it is crucial not just to celebrate its past successes but also to strengthen it for future challenges. Recently, Republicans introduced bills threatening to undo the protections for the lesser prairie chicken and the northern long-eared
Nothing ushers in the spooky season more than black cat decorations. But let’s face it, decorations are expensive. Why not save some bucks and DIY your Halloween decorations this year? That way, you can have a fully decked-out Halloween home without breaking your budget. The 11 DIY Cat Halloween Decorations 1. Cheap and Easy Glass
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What is your mission? 1. To annoy as many people as possible. 2. To have a great time whilst doing it. Louis Catorze will let you know if there’s anything else. “There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.”
Today the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind (RWSC) released a historic research plan that sets priorities for all stakeholders to fully avoid, minimize, and mitigate any harms to wildlife caused by offshore wind energy development in much of the U.S. Atlantic Ocean. The new plan is the first of its kind in establishing
Three kittens huddled in the cold near a busy intersection saw their lives change overnight. Nadija Early this month, a team of volunteers rushed to a gas station near a bustling intersection to rescue a few kittens living there. “The temperatures dropped into the 40s, and seeing the kittens all huddled together to keep warm
This decade has been one of the most positive for news about tiger conservation of any since conservation science began in earnest, and a highlight must be this mother tiger and her two cubs sighted in Western Thailand, the first such sighting in more than 10 years of close monitoring. Tigers are stable or increasing
Years ago, in the bustling city of Montreal, Brigette discovered a pregnant feral cat named Poupée living in an alley with other cats. With winter fast approaching and snow beginning to fall, the woman knew she had to help this soon-to-be mother. Brigette couldn’t imagine how difficult it would be for Poupée if she had
For more than a decade, Raise the River—a binational coalition of NGOs that includes Audubon —has been restoring habitat in the Colorado River Delta. A new publication shows how additional efforts could optimize sites for restoration where it provides maximum benefits for birds, offering a vision for efficient restoration that could eliminate guesswork and reduce
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