Researchers have found several Australian wildlife species which were previously hit by rapid declines and faced the likelihood of extinction have recovered to the point they should no longer be considered threatened. A research team led by Dr John Woinarski from Charles Darwin University reviewed all animals which have been listed as threatened under Australia's Environment … [Read more...] about 26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
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Spain Passes Landmark Animal Welfare Law, Increasing Penalties for Animal Mistreatment
Spain has passed a landmark law on animal welfare, which will increase prison sentences for those who mistreat animals. The law was passed on Thursday, accompanied by a reform of the penal code. This new law is an important step for animal rights in Spain, as it represents the first law on animal welfare since the country's restoration of democracy. The new law will require … [Read more...] about Spain Passes Landmark Animal Welfare Law, Increasing Penalties for Animal Mistreatment
Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower
A calf born with a smiley face on its tummy has been spared the abattoir and given a new job as a "lawnmower". Megan and Barry Coster breed around 700 calves a year at their stud farm in Ripplebrook, West Gippsland, Australia, but had never seen markings like this before. When farmer Barry Coster was checking on his livestock one day, he noticed the unique black and white … [Read more...] about Calf with Smiley Face Markings Spared from Abattoir and Becomes Lawnmower
Cemetery Staff’s Personal Ad Finds a New Mate for Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died
The staff at a cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, placed a personal ad for a lonely goose named Blossom who had lost her mate, Bud, in August 2022. General manager Dorie Tammen noticed that Blossom's behavior had changed, and she was spending time near the front office, looking at her reflection in glass windows and on model tombstones. Tammen's personal ad for Blossom called … [Read more...] about Cemetery Staff’s Personal Ad Finds a New Mate for Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died
The Pink Fairy Armadillo: A Delicate Marvel of Nature
The pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) is one of the smallest species of armadillos, and is also known as the Pichiciego. These fascinating creatures are native to the sandy plains and grasslands of Argentina, and are named after their unique, pale pink coloration and diminutive size. Here are some interesting facts about this amazing little … [Read more...] about The Pink Fairy Armadillo: A Delicate Marvel of Nature