A canid that is indigenous to Central, South, and Southeast Asia is the dhole (Cuon alpinus). Aside from red wolf (not to be confused with Canis rufus), red dog, and mountain wolf, other English names for the species include Asiatic wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, and wild dog. Though it lacks a third lower molar, has a convex rather than concave head, and only has … [Read more...] about Meet The Incredible Mountain Wolf (The Dhole) From Asia
A Determined Cockatoo Carefully Removes The Anti-Bird Spike Strips That Line its Ideal Perch
In the Katoomba Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, at the Town Centre Arcade, a tourist shot some amazing video of a very determined cockatoo who stayed busy by removing anti-bird spike strips off a building's facade to make room for a suitable perch. The strips fell to the ground with a pleasant clank as the determined bird methodically released the strips from its … [Read more...] about A Determined Cockatoo Carefully Removes The Anti-Bird Spike Strips That Line its Ideal Perch
Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
During an event in South Africa's Kruger National Park, a rhino poacher is alleged to have been mauled by an elephant and subsequently eaten by a pride of lions. According to police brigadier Leonard Hlathi, officers received information that a group of men went into the park on 1 April to hunt rhino, "when suddenly an elephant attacked and killed one of them." "His … [Read more...] about Poacher Killed by Elephant Then Eaten by Lions in South Africa
Wildlife Haven For Wolves: In Colorado, It Is Illegal To Kill Wolves
Authorities are warning people that it is illegal to kill grey wolves as the likelihood of seeing them increases in Colorado. Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife claim that wolves are becoming more prevalent in neighbouring states and that they are known to traverse great distances. According to officials, there have been more confirmed sightings of wolves in … [Read more...] about Wildlife Haven For Wolves: In Colorado, It Is Illegal To Kill Wolves
Police Smashed a Window to Save a Dog That Was Dying In an Overheated Car
He was left without water and trapped in a sweltering car, with no sign of his owner. When policemen saw the poor puppy, they were forced to bash out the vehicle's windows to save the animal from suffocating in the heat. It is unknown how long the dog was left in the car. Footage has been released showing a cop using a tool to crack the driver's side window open. As he … [Read more...] about Police Smashed a Window to Save a Dog That Was Dying In an Overheated Car