A sheep farmer from Ranst in Antwerp province is being investigated for possible animal abuse, after fitting his two dogs with spiked steel collars (see photo) to protect them against a possible attack by the lone wolf that killed a kangaroo and injured another in the past week. Theo De Cock told Antwerp’s ATV channel he has lost some 30 sheep in the past year to … [Read more...] about Sheep farmer fits dogs with spiked collars to protect against wolf
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Thousands evacuate season’s biggest wildfire in northern California
A massive and rapidly expanding wildfire in northern California has forced the evacuation of more than 4,000 residents as firefighters contend with fierce winds and dangerously dry conditions, authorities reported Friday. The Park Fire, the most intense wildfire to strike the state this summer, has consumed nearly 240,000 acres (97,000 hectares) by Friday night and continues … [Read more...] about Thousands evacuate season’s biggest wildfire in northern California
Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
A Northern California wildfire, which has surged into the state's largest blaze of the season, destroying structures and prompting thousands of evacuations, was allegedly ignited by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, authorities said Thursday. The 48-year-old arson suspect, identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II, was arrested Thursday morning and jailed without bail, … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with California wildfire that has burned more than 160,000 acres
A Heartwarming Tale of Compassion: Adopting the Unseen Treasure
This lady visited a shelter to adopt a puppy, then she saw this old abandoned blind dog who had spent already many years in his box without the love of a family. She went home with this beautiful dog. It was a day like any other at the animal shelter, bustling with the hopeful energy of people searching for new furry friends to bring home. Among them was a compassionate lady … [Read more...] about A Heartwarming Tale of Compassion: Adopting the Unseen Treasure
A 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Was Just Unsealed—and the Mummy Inside is Mind-Blowing
In a momentous archaeological discovery in Naples, a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus has been carefully unsealed, revealing a mummy that has astonished researchers with its remarkable state of preservation. The initial exploration of the sarcophagus in Naples involved the use of a micro camera, which provided promising glimpses that encouraged archaeologists to proceed with the … [Read more...] about A 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Was Just Unsealed—and the Mummy Inside is Mind-Blowing