Why tonnes of mummified cats ended up in England
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0jr4z6k/why-tonnes-of-mummified-cats-ended-up-in-england
In 1890 an estimated 180,000 ancient cats, weighing 19.5 tonnes, were auctioned off in Liverpool.
Too hot for humpbacks: The race to protect Pacific whales
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240913-from-hawaii-to-the-salish-sea-climate-change-is-putting-the-humpback-whale-conservation-comeback-at-risk
Humpback whales have been making a conservation comeback – but warming seas are putting their recovery at risk.
Florida man accused of throwing Chihuaha off balcony ‘like a football’
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/florida-man-throwing-chihuahua-balcony-football-b2610518.html
The Chihuahua is expected to fully recover from her injuries
Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-05/potential-outbreak-causing-viruses-found-in-china-s-fur-animals
Humans infecting animals infecting humans − from COVID-19 to bird flu, preventing pandemics requires protecting all species
Humans infecting animals infecting humans − from COVID-19 to bird flu, preventing pandemics requires protecting all species
https://theconversation.com/humans-infecting-animals-infecting-humans-from-covid-19-to-bird-flu-preventing-pandemics-requires-protecting-all-species-212679
Infectious diseases can spill over from animals to humans as well as spill back. Each cross-species transmission gives pathogens a chance to evolve and spread even further.
Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts
https://theconversation.com/cats-and-dogs-both-like-to-play-fetch-its-rooted-in-their-hunting-instincts-237926
About 80% of dogs and 40% of cats will fetch, a new study finds. Domesticating turned these carnivores’ hunting methods into a game.
American Viscountess’ Pet Duck Quackers Slain by Dog Walker
https://www.thedailybeast.com/american-viscountess-lady-julie-montagus-pet-duck-quackers-slain-by-dog-walker?ref=home
Lady Julie Montagu is demanding an apology from an unidentified person who strangled her duck after it was attacked by a dog.
Chanel No 2: The many reasons why dogs love to roll in poo
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240827-the-many-reasons-why-your-dog-loves-to-roll-in-poo
Dogs have a baffling obsession with rolling in foul-smelling substances. It may be part of a form of communication we are only just starting to understand.
Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new law in UK
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/24/pet-thieves-could-be-jailed-for-up-to-five-years-under-new-uk-law
Campaigners welcome new legislation for England and Northern Ireland, which they say will help stamp out trade in stolen animals
Sphen the penguin, one half of gay 'power couple', dies age 11
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w78ylrq8jo
Sphen and his partner Magic shot to global stardom in 2018 when they fell in love at a Sydney aquarium.
