The Iberian lynx, once the world’s most endangered cat, has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, thanks to extensive and coordinated conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal, The Associated Press reported. In the early 2000s, the population of the lynx, scientific name Lynx pardinus, had dwindled to 62 mature individuals in the wild. Habitat loss, a precipitous decline in the population of European rabbits, their primary prey, from disease, and expanding human...
The boreal caribou—also known as the forest-dwelling caribou in Quebec—is an iconic species for Canadians and plays a significant role in the culture and history of the country’s Indigenous peoples. The species is found only in Canada, and responsibility for its long-term survival and recovery is shared by federal, provincial, and territorial governments. On Wednesday, Steven Guilbeault, minister of environment and climate change, announced that the Government of Canada is initiating the process of making...
A pet products company focused on small animals has launched a floral bedding for rabbits that allows the cute lagomorphs to enjoy a scented bedding that does not use artificial fragrances containing harmful chemicals. Small Pet Select, based in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, has created the floral bedding in three varieties: marigold, rose, and lavender. The products are created with premium white paper bedding infused with real flower petals and are designed specifically for rabbits and...
The Bombay High Court last week refused to grant an interim stay on operation of a circular issued on May 29 by the Brihanmumbai Mahanagar Palika, or Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay, permitting animal sacrifice at 67 private mutton shops and 47 municipal markets on Eid-al-Adha or Bakri Eid on Monday, newspapers reported. A division bench of Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Kamal R. Khata was on Thursday hearing a plea filed by the Jiv...
KeraVet Bio, manufacturer of KeraVet Gel, a wound management product for dogs and cats made from a propriety blend of keratin, has announced a partnership with WellHaven Pet Health, a chain of veterinary clinics in the USA, and Pet Peace of Mind, a charitable organization dedicated to the care and rehoming of animals whose owners are terminally ill. This collaboration marks a big stride in supporting the health and well-being of animals across the country,...
Just three days before India’s seven-phase general election, which returned the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance to power with a reduced majority, began on April 19, the Delhi High Court set aside the government’s March 12 circular prohibiting the import, breeding, and sale of 24 dog breeds deemed “dangerous for human life”. On April 10, the Karnataka High Court had struck down the circular issued by a joint secretary in the Union ministry of fisheries,...
The Delhi High Court has criticised the animal husbandry unit of the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for lacking the will to stop the rampant violation of laws by dairy owners in the capital’s nine dairy colonies, The Hindu newspaper reported. The court said the violations not only affect public health, but are also “wrapped in extreme cruelty” to the animals kept there. Last year, a commissioner appointed by the court to...
Have a medium- or large-sized dog at home that makes a wet mess every time it wants a drink of water? Then this may be of interest to you. PETLIBRO, a pet technology company based in Santa Clara, California, has unveiled the Capsule Dog Fountain, a drinking water bowl for your canine companion that it can use without spilling water on the floor or wetting its paws. Convenience and cleanliness are priorities for dog owners,...
With a hand from some young helpers, Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, recently released two dozen turtles back into their natural habitat after they were rescued during construction of the Mid-Michigan Pipeline Project, the company said in a press release. Several children of Consumers Energy employees joined the turtle release programme in rural Ingham County. The turtles came from the eggs of adult females that were carefully removed from the path of the pipeline...
Incidents of dog attacks on U.S. Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 last year. As part of its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the U.S. Postal Service is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of postal staff. The theme of the campaign, which began yesterday and runs through Sunday, is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves...
