Do not feed the wild boars. We repeat…
Wild boars are slowly taking over a city in Israel. Over the last 10 years it seems that the sightings of the hairy and strong wild animals have multiplied by double or more.
Animals
Man catches stray “dog” but brings fox to shelter
He thought he was doing a good deed but it turns out a man in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mistook a fox for a dog. The Arabian fox was caught and brought to the shelter and surprised the staff
Malaria a new threat to Europe
Malaria threatens Europeans as the world warms
Mayor offers $6 dead dog bounty in Hebron
The mayor of Hebron needed to get rid of stray dogs and win favor before the elections. His idea? A $6 bounty for every dead dog's body.
Desert kites are massive death traps built by the ancients
The ancients used desert kites, or a sort of mega-trap to catch their prey. The structures seen from up high in the sky were named 'kites' by aviators in the 1920s.
Even crickets can’t get romantic under city lights
Artificial city lights are a "turn off" to crickets who sing love songs to their mates. A new study from the University of Haifa in Israel has found that even low levels of artificial lighting at night cause an interruption in the biological clock of male crickets. This may lead to extinction of the species, the researchers speculate.
Key Things to Know About Parvo in Dogs
Raise your pet sustainably with vegan or wild range organic food. But make sure you stay abreast of latest viruses so your guy lives his best life.
Smuggled African elephants at Abu Dhabi Zoo
Against conventions, a UAE safari and zoo are acquiring wild animals with no regards to international laws and agreements. A big surprise in a nation where the wealthy drive gold Mercedes, and who believe everyone with money should own their own private zoo and walk cheetahs on a leash?
Bats didn’t transmit Covid: new study
Did Covid start in bats? New research from scientists in Israel refute the theory which points to the opposite: bats have a highly effective immune system that enables them to deal relatively easily with viruses considered lethal for other mammals.
The Importance of Pet Insurance for Atlanta Pet Owners
Some cities in America, like Atlanta, are helping people take better responsibility raising their pets sustainably. Insurance is one of the keys.
Can CBD oil help your pets?
Does your cat or dog have anxiety or arthritis? CBD might help.
Coral reefs and light pollution
Coral reefs are at risk as the City of Eilat plans to illuminate its Red Sea beaches
Crowdfunding to save Africa’s land
Crowdfunding has been used to raise money for hightech coolers and video games. A group of Israelis hope the model will protect land in Africa.
Big Data invention saves wildlife using movement, GPS
Bats, whales, bugs, fish and all creatures big and small move to stay alive. A new invention can track animal movements to avoid bird flu epidemics and help give wildlife an easier path to survival.
Bird community shows world how to protect the migrators
The group stopped wind turbines, decreased glass use in buildings, created watering holes and even make sure that "snacks" are available for the birds when they pass through the southern tip of Israel.