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Kia America helps more than 22,000 shelter animals find forever homes

Kia America announced today that 22,422 shelter animals nationwide have been placed in their forever homes thanks to the brand’s year-long partnership with The Petfinder Foundation. Launched in February 2022 as part of Kia’s Super Bowl ad starring “Robo Dog,”…

Thanksgiving can be poisonous for pets

By Lynn Allison From Newsmax A Knoxville, Tennessee family almost lost their golden retriever pup, Pippa, last Thanksgiving after she consumed rising bread dough. The dog became lethargic and landed in emergency care, where veterinarians fed her ice chips to stop…

Annual Pirates Fest Turtle Release

Cayman: Spectators Gather for Annual Pirates Fest Turtle Release Having held a scaled back version these past couple of years of the much-loved annual Turtle Release during Pirate’s Fest, Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre (CTCEC) was happy to be…

Cayman: Blue Iguana Conservation launches new Citizen Science Mobile Application

See it! Snap it! Submit it! 5th October 2022 – Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC), managed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands (NTCI) is excited to officially launch ‘E-guana’ – its brand-new Citizen Science Mobile App. The NTCI is calling on and inviting the general public and…

The aerodynamics of velvet: What owls can teach humans

Owl physiology can help advance technology to address noise pollution—and maybe even help the deaf hear. By Jackie Higgins / Independent Media Institute To the ancient Greeks, the owl symbolized wisdom, but the Romans saw it as an evil omen….

Why are wild horses brutally uprooted from public lands while private livestock can stay?

The Bureau of Land Management is misleading the American people about the nation’s wild horses and burros. By Ginger Fedak / Independent Media Institute Every year, thousands of wild horses and burros are chased by helicopters and ripped from their…

Cayman Turtle Centre prepares for storm conditions

In view of the Hurricane Alert issued by the Cayman Islands Government, preparations are underway at Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre to ensure that all visitors, staff and animals remain safe. The Centre will be closed to the public…

Zoo troubles: The plight of two pandas lays bare the flaws

IMAGES Above: Panda LELE By Florence Foo, Si Cheng, Taciana Santiago, and Brittany Michelson / Independent Media Institute Zoos are often viewed as places of entertainment where humans can appreciate the beauty of the various species that can be found…

Reasons why CBD is essential for dogs

If you have a pet, you can use CBD to treat the pet. CBD oil has recently become quite popular among both humans and pets. CBD is a cannabinoid that occurs abundantly in marijuana and hemp plants. There are many…

Age of Union Alliance donates $1.5 million to Nature Seekers over five years

The donation will be instrumental in helping Nature Seekers protect the ancient, endangered leatherback turtles nesting in Trinidad MATURA, Trinidad and Tobago and MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Age of Union Alliance, led by tech leader and environmental…