Billionaire American big game hunter dies after being trampled by five elephants while hunting for his next prey in Africa

Billionaire American big game hunter dies after being trampled by five elephants while hunting for his next prey in Africa

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A prominent billionaire trophy hunter who owned a California winery was trampled to death by five raging elephants as he tried to take down Africa’s next big thing. Ernie Dosio, 75, described by his loved ones as a “good old country boy” who loves the outdoors, was chased last Friday … Read more

Violent bat found in Washington County: What Southern Utahns need to know

Violent bat found in Washington County: What Southern Utahns need to know

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31 sloths died in warehouse on way to Orlando exhibit, authorities say

Officials said most of the deaths of the 21 sloths were due to

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How Bruce the parrot landed at the top of the pecking order without a beak

How Bruce the parrot landed at the top of the pecking order without a beak

In 2021, a disabled parrot named Bruce made headlines around the world after creating his own artificial beak. He didn’t stop there. Scientists reported Monday that Bruce has become the alpha male of his group. And he did that by learning to joust. The new study, published in Current Biology, is an important addition to … Read more

Ancient biology and modern medicine: Horseshoe crab monitoring in Brevard County

Ancient biology and modern medicine: Horseshoe crab monitoring in Brevard County

Merritt Island, Florida – On a windy morning in Kerry Park East, a small group of volunteers fanned out along the coastline with clipboards and buckets, staring into the waves as they searched for one of nature’s oldest survivors. they are part of Florida Horseshoe Crab Watcha statewide citizen science initiative that turns ordinary Florida … Read more

Meet Hollywood’s Animal Welfare Advocates

Meet Hollywood's Animal Welfare Advocates

Days after a 10-song Coachella DJ set that may have won him a new audience, Moby announced on April 16 that he will be donating all proceeds from his festival gigs to animal welfare organizations, including the nonprofit Mercy for Animals. The move is in line with the artist’s long-standing claims that his vegan lifestyle … Read more

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry ‘birds’ – authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Howard Berkowitz's Duck Sanctuary has closed, leaving nearly 500 ducks in sudden need of homes. Instagram/@riversidecountyanimalservices

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California sanctuary surrendered the birds amid allegations of overcrowding and improper care. Local animal activists say the situation is more bird-like than most people realize and that authorities should have acted sooner. Riverside County Animal Services is … Read more

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry ‘birds’ – authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Embattled Southern California sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks, animal lovers cry 'birds' - authorities say they turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California sanctuary surrendered the birds amid allegations of overcrowding and improper care. Local animal activists say the situation is more bird-like than most people realize and that authorities should have acted sooner. Riverside County Animal Services is … Read more