A Perth woman has avoided immediate imprisonment after being convicted of animal cruelty over the abuse of a one-year-old puppy that was seen struggling and choking in the backyard of a suburban home. RSPCA WA said the incident happened in Beckenham on 13 October last year after a passerby witnessed the dog, named Roxy, tied to a carport pole with a rope around her neck. The … [Read more...] about Woman Avoids Jail After Puppy Abuse Captured on Camera in Perth
Model Found Dead Holding Her Dog as Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises
The body of a 25-year-old model has been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed apartment building in Venezuela after the powerful earthquakes that devastated parts of the country, leaving thousands dead and many more still missing. Oriana Ustariz, who had recently graduated with a degree in physiotherapy, was found during search operations at the Moisés residential … [Read more...] about Model Found Dead Holding Her Dog as Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises
Australian authorities ask fans to respect the space of celebrity elephant seal Neil
Australian wildlife officials are urging the public to give a popular elephant seal known as Neil the space he needs after his growing fame attracted large crowds and increased concerns about human-wildlife interactions. Neil, a five-year-old southern elephant seal weighing around 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds), has become an unlikely celebrity in the island state of … [Read more...] about Australian authorities ask fans to respect the space of celebrity elephant seal Neil
Horse Found Dead After Being Dragged by Pickup Truck in Las Vegas Neighborhood as Investigation Continues
Residents in an east Las Vegas neighborhood are demanding answers after a horse was found dead on the side of the road following an incident in which it was reportedly dragged behind a pickup truck. The incident occurred on 25 June and is now the subject of an investigation by local authorities. Video obtained by KLAS, the sister station of News 2, appears to show a … [Read more...] about Horse Found Dead After Being Dragged by Pickup Truck in Las Vegas Neighborhood as Investigation Continues
Italian Tourist Killed in Bear Attack in Romania After Posting Selfies With Wildlife
An Italian motorcyclist has died after being attacked by a bear in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, just days after he was seen posting images and videos of close encounters with wildlife, including a selfie with a bear cub. The victim, 49-year-old Omar Farang Zin, was travelling through the mountainous Argeș region on Thursday when he was attacked by a bear that dragged him … [Read more...] about Italian Tourist Killed in Bear Attack in Romania After Posting Selfies With Wildlife