Why we need to protect turtles
Courtesy Richard Branson, Virgin Airlines From OECS Incredible to see these cute leatherback turtle hatchlings flip flopping over each other on Necker’s Turtle Beach as they make their way down to the ocean for the first time. One of my…
Vietnam capital Hanoi tells citizens to stop eating dog meat due to rabies risk
By Zamira Rahim From Independent UK Many Vietnamese believe eating canine meat increases stamina Officials in Vietnam’s capital are urging residents to avoid eating dog meat, as part of a move to eradicate rabies. Hanoi’s vice mayor Nguyen Van Suu also said that…
The best countries in Africa for a safari experience
By Ashyln Molly From Travel Blissful Africa is blessed to be a diverse haven for unforgettable safari experiences. From witnessing the famed Big 5 in South Africa, cruising in mokoros down the complex waterways of the Okavango Delta in Botswana…
African animal silhouettes
Stunning silhouettes show animals of Africa at sunrise and sunset From BBC Wildlife photographer Greg Du Toit has captured powerful images of silhouetted animals in southern and eastern Africa to show “the mystery and intrigue of Africa.” Silhouette photo of…
West Bay Community Officers Assist with the surrender of ferocious dogs to the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture
Over the past several months West Bay Police Officers and the Community Officer for Beat 11 have received a number of complaints from persons in their communities who have been attacked by ferocious dogs. In response to these complaints, on…
Goats like it best when you smile, new research shows
BY LAURA BYAGER From Mashable You should be happy when you meet a hoofed friend. Especially if that friend is a goat. Because, it turns out, goats can read human moods and are more drawn to people who look happy….
Cayman Islands regulations for prescribed poisons to be used for animals
From Cayman Islands Government Gazette Supplement No.1 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 65 dated 29th August, 2018. THE ANIMALS LAW (2015 REVISION) THE ANIMALS (PRESCRIBED POISONS) REGULATIONS, 2018 THE ANIMALS LAW (2015 REVISION) THE ANIMALS (PRESCRIBED POISONS) REGULATIONS, 2018 The…
Arctic summer drought: reindeer herders ask for emergency funding to save animals from starvation
BY JAKUB LEWANDOWSKI from Newsweek Reindeer herders in Sweden are asking the government for financial aid to help pay for feed following drought and wildfires that burned throughout the country this summer. Niila Inga, the chair of the Swedish Sami Association, met…
Five bears were rescued from a farm horrendous bear bile farm in Vietnam
From World Animal Protection After 13 years in captivity Five Asiatic black bears have been rescued from horrific abuse to which they were subjected by the exploitation of bear bile. Abuse of captive bears for their bile is one of…
Indiana animal shelter employee claims she was told to euthanize kittens in a FREEZER rather than take them to a vet
By RORY TINGLE From DAILY MAIL UK Bridget Woodson said her boss twice instructed her to put sick cats in freezer When she complained Christina Payne said it was ‘no less humane’ that the vet Spencer County Animal Shelter is…