A gigantic tortoise caused a two-hour train delay that left passengers traveling from Norwich to Stanstead Airport perplexed and irate. Clyde, a gigantic tortoise, had vanished on Sunday from the Swallow Aquatics Center in East Harling. He appeared to have been hurt after being struck by a train when he was discovered on the railroad tracks. The train was stopped owing … [Read more...] about A Gigantic Tortoise Escape Causes a Two-Hour Train Delay in The United Kingdom
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In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Welcome to the club of sentient beings, lobsters, octopuses, and squid (at least in the UK). In its Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, the UK government has formally included decapod crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, and crayfish) and cephalopod mollusks (octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish). This implies they are now considered "sentient entities" in the United Kingdom. The … [Read more...] about In the United Kingdom, Octopuses, Squid, and Lobsters Are Recognized As Sentient Beings
Vibrant Abstract Desert Paintings Honor the Vast Beauty of the Western United States
The beauty of the Western United States comes to life in the work of artist William Haskell. The Santa Fe-based artist uses striking abstract paintings to depict the varied landscapes of this part of the country. Mountains, cacti, and waterways, among other things, help each piece communicate the inherent beauty of the desert, as well as its vastness that makes it feel so wild … [Read more...] about Vibrant Abstract Desert Paintings Honor the Vast Beauty of the Western United States
Another City in The United States Has Decided to Prohibit The Sale of Pets
This is great news 👏 There's some good news for animal lovers coming out of Texas. Dallas has joined a growing list of cities and states that have banned commercially bred pets. Dallas City Council recently voted unanimously to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores, which is a big victory for animal rights activists. According to the Humane Society, 500,000 … [Read more...] about Another City in The United States Has Decided to Prohibit The Sale of Pets