Six months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, millions of people have fled the country, taking their pets with them. When the war broke out, Jennifer Shyshkina, a dancer, knew she had to flee with her beloved kitten Simba. Before the war, the two were inseparable, and their bond only grew stronger as Shyshkina packed a bag and took Simba to start over in the … [Read more...] about Woman and Her Kitten Flee Ukraine’s Civil War and are Now Exploring The South of France
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Found Swimming South Of Florida, An Arctic Shark That May Be Hundreds of Years Old
According to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, a half-blind shark that is often found in the icy seas of the Arctic, where experts claim their lifespans can exceed 500 years, was recently identified in the Caribbean. While working with local fishermen in Belize to tag tiger sharks, Florida International University Ph.D. candidate Devanshi Kasana and the group came upon … [Read more...] about Found Swimming South Of Florida, An Arctic Shark That May Be Hundreds of Years Old
Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
A dog pack has been taught to defend South Africa's wildlife, and they have already protected 45 rhinos from poaching. Many different canine breeds, ranging from beagles to bloodhounds, have been deployed to defend endangered species from poachers. The canines begin training at birth and learn how to manage all of the stresses of real-world operations before starting work at … [Read more...] about Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
South Africa Discovers a Rare Two-Headed Egg-Eater Snake in the Wild
Nick Evans, a snake rescuer from South Africa, got more than he bargained for on a call out in Ndwedwe. The owner of the property had spotted a very uncommon two-headed snake in the yard and requested Evans to pick it up after putting it in a bottle. "I just got the most unexpected photograph from Ndwedwe while I was at a braai in Durban North. It was a Southern Brown … [Read more...] about South Africa Discovers a Rare Two-Headed Egg-Eater Snake in the Wild
30 Animals Were Discovered Dead In The Home Of The CEO Of An Animal Rescue Organization In South Carolina
WARNING: The details of this story are graphic, and some people may be disturbed by them. WSPA/COLUMBIA, S.C. – An animal rescue director in Columbia, South Carolina, has been charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty. Carolina Dawn Pennington, 47, was arrested by the Richland County Sheriff's Department on Friday after she allegedly turned herself in. Pennington is the … [Read more...] about 30 Animals Were Discovered Dead In The Home Of The CEO Of An Animal Rescue Organization In South Carolina