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Florida woman accused of killing cat, putting remains in a blender and drinking them

​Juliana Alyssa Brown allegedly kept the cat’s head for several months by preserving it with alcohol

The Independent UK · 7h ago

Bob Barker spent nearly $1 million to move three Toronto Zoo elephants to California; how Iringa, Toka and Thika found a new home

In a major win for animal welfare, three elderly elephants—Iringa, Toka, and Thika—have journeyed from Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary thanks to Bob Barker's generous funding of nearly $1 million. Their four-day trek concluded at the Performing Animal Welfare Society in California, where they will need time and veterinary expertise…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Pedigree chums: why the movies are killing off fewer dogs

Are film-makers wary of alienating increasingly sensitive audiences by offing a pooch? Or is humanity now just too soft to deal with the trauma of a Turner & Hooch?

The Guardian - UK · 13h ago

How the Red-Eared Slider Became India's Most Damaging Invasive Turtle

A Pet Shop Animal With a Predator's AppetiteThe red-eared slider, Trachemys scripta elegans, is native to the Mississippi River basin in the United States. It gets its name from the vivid red stripe behind each eye. In a tank, it is docile, long-lived, and cheap. In the wild, it is…

Times Life · Oct 18

Cow escapes California slaughterhouse, Diane Warren helps her find sanctuary

A cow that escaped from a slaughterhouse in Pico Rivera, California, in June 2021 was given a chance at a different life after Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren stepped in to help. The animal was one of around 40 cows that broke free from a meatpacking facility and ran through nearby…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Your Dog Knows More of What You’re Saying Than You Think

Your dog may not understand every detail of your dinner-table conversation, but science increasingly suggests those perked-up ears are processing more than background noise. Researchers studying dog word understanding have found evidence that dogs can distinguish familiar words, connect certain words with objects, and combine verbal information with tone. Some…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 17

How Geckos, Turtles and Monitor Lizards Are Smuggled Out of India

The Animals Most TargetedIndia's three most trafficked reptiles each have a different reason for their value. The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is prized in the exotic pet trade across Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States for its geometric shell patterning. The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), found across northeastern…

Times Life · Oct 17

What Four Days of Durga Puja Do to Animals Living Near a Pandal

The Noise Is Not Just Loud, It Is the Wrong Kind of LoudDogs hear frequencies between 40 Hz and 65,000 Hz, roughly twice the upper range of human hearing. Dhak drums produce deep, resonant beats that carry far below the threshold of human discomfort but sit squarely in the range…

Times Life · Oct 17

Pokimane Copes With Worst Week: streamer mourns Mimi; finds solo travel silver lining

Pokimane has opened up about life after losing her cat Mimi. In her October 15 TikTok, she discussed her grief, her best friend's rejected visa, and someone taking her luggage in China. Despite the setbacks, she said she was trying to find the positive side of the situation and enjoy…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Mother Cat Who Lost Her Kittens Takes In Two Orphaned Baby Squirrels In A Heartwarming Viral Video

When it comes to heartwarming animal content online, few things capture our attention as much as cross-species adoption. Every so often, a viral video surfaces that redefines what we thought we knew about maternal instinct, proving that love knows no boundaries in the animal kingdom.

Bored Panda · Oct 16