A Russian photographer is facing intense backlash after an elephant she painted bright pink for a controversial photo shoot in India died several months later, reigniting debate over the use of animals in commercial photography. Photographer Julia Buruleva, 47, became the focus of widespread criticism after images from the project resurfaced following the death of the … [Read more...] about Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
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All animals die after devastating fire tears through children’s play center mini zoo
A devastating fire at a children's mini zoo in England has resulted in the deaths of all animals housed inside the facility, according to emergency officials. Firefighters were called to The Jungle Box, a family entertainment and soft-play center in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, during the early hours of the morning after a major blaze broke out at the site. Emergency crews … [Read more...] about All animals die after devastating fire tears through children’s play center mini zoo
Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
A wildlife rescuer in Florida helped save an exhausted possum after discovering him trapped upside down between two trees for more than 24 hours. Kim Titterington, founder of Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehabilitation (SGARR), received an urgent call from a concerned resident who had spotted the animal wedged tightly between two tree trunks during a walk. Unable to free … [Read more...] about Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary
Animal welfare advocates are renewing calls for Okha, a 56-year-old elephant, to be retired from circus performances and moved to a permanent sanctuary. According to campaigners, Okha is currently the only elephant still traveling with a road circus in the United States. They argue that after decades of performing, she should be allowed to spend her remaining years in a more … [Read more...] about Calls Grow For Elderly Circus Elephant To Be Retired To A Sanctuary