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Greyhound industry flags legal fight over phase-out bid

A state's plan to phase out greyhound racing by 2029 without law changes would be an inappropriate use of power, an industry body claims.

AAP · Jul 29

A 13-year-old boy was airlifted after a rabid beaver attacked him at a Maryland state park, forcing officials to close the swimming beach

A summer outing at one of Maryland's most popular state parks turned into a frightening medical emergency after a 13-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver while swimming. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at the William Houck Area of Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, where the boy…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Countryfile's Matt Baker distraught over 'incredibly sad' loss

Former The One Show host opened up about the death of his pet dog Bob in a new interview

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Meet Nehemiah Turner: The 11-year-old Florida boy who spent more than 100 hours reading to shelter animals and changed countless lives by helping anxious pets find forever homes

Most 11-year-olds spend their free time playing sports, video games or hanging out with friends. Nehemiah Turner chose something entirely different. The Florida boy has become the first child to complete more than 100 volunteer hours in the Jacksonville Humane Society's Pawsitive Reading programme, where children read aloud to shelter…

The Times of India · Jul 27

A Dairy Story review – giving cows and calves a happier life through progressive farming

Filled with shots of emerald pastures and gambolling animals, this documentary shows that challenging accepted practices can benefit animals and the environment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27

No snakes in church and don't eat the frogs: the weird world of US animal laws

A few keywords in a search engine will bring up any number of strange laws involving animals in the United States. Many are urban myths: there is no law specifically prohibiting driving a car in Massachusetts with a gorilla in the back seat, although no one would dispute that would…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26

Another new chum for Larry the Cat

As Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh premier in a decade the big question on everybody's lips is… how will his pet dog Axel get on with No 10 Downing Street's resident feline, Larry the Cat?

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

87 Funny “Oddly Specific” Posts That Feel Way Too Personal (New Pics)

Sometimes the funniest things aren’t broad, relatable observations—they’re weirdly specific ones. Think of a sign banning something so oddly precise it raises more questions than it answers, a caption that feels like it was lifted straight from your own thoughts, or a comparison so bizarre it has no business being…

Bored Panda · Jul 25

A dangerous parasite is spreading north through Central America into the US, and its weakness may be a very specific smell

A dangerous parasite is spreading north, prompting urgent research into its specific attractants. Scientists are investigating foul-smelling chemical signals that lure the New World screwworm. This flesh-eating fly lays eggs in open wounds, feeding on living animal flesh. Current traps attract related flies, making detection of the dangerous species difficult.…

The Times of India · Jul 25

‘He is definitely afraid of Florida’: 11-year-old boy's family vacation turned into a nightmare after a brutal alligator attack

An 11-year-old boy named Brodie Dituri suffered a severe alligator attack while fishing in Florida. His father bravely intervened, and bystanders assisted until emergency services arrived. The incident resulted in the loss of Brodie's dominant right hand and a long recovery period. He is now undergoing extensive medical treatment and…

The Times of India · Jul 25