Newfoundland's introduced moose population, which grew rapidly due to ideal conditions and lack of predators, has had a profound impact on the island's forests, leading to over-browsing and necessitating management to balance habitat and population sizes.
Over a century ago, a few moose introduced to Newfoundland for hunting multiplied into one of North America's largest populations, profoundly reshaping the island's forests. Wildlife managers now balance moose numbers with habitat capacity, using a 2022-2026 plan to prevent over-browsing and vehicle collisions.
Nell'Alessandrino, oltre cinquanta pecore di un gregge di mille sono morte avvelenate dal sorgo, un'erba spontanea tossica per gli animali quando stressata dal caldo e dalla siccità. L'episodio, avvenuto il 10 luglio, evidenzia i rischi indiretti del cambiamento climatico sulla vegetazione.
The New World screwworm, eradicated from the US in 1966, has reemerged in South Texas in June 2026, spreading northward into New Mexico. This parasitic pest, which infests warm-blooded animals, raises concerns for livestock, wildlife, and pet owners, prompting multiagency response plans in states like Colorado.
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
Um filhote de beija-flor resgatado há mais de dois meses em Presidente Prudente (SP) está evoluindo sob os cuidados do veterinário Luís Felipe Zulim, apresentando mais independência e realizando os primeiros voos baixos, embora ainda dependa de alimentação e precise de mais tempo para ser solto na natureza.
Daniel Siad, un homme de 69 ans né en Algérie et décrit comme Algéro-Suédois, a été retrouvé mort lundi soir dans les Hauts-de-Seine. Il était le "rabatteur" présumé de Jeffrey Epstein et faisait face à cinq plaintes pour viol.
L'Italian Pet Summit, evento de Il Sole 24 Ore dedicato alla pet economy, torna a Milano il 15 settembre. Riunirà istituzioni, aziende ed esperti per analizzare un mercato italiano da 6,7 miliardi di euro, in crescita nonostante le incertezze economiche, e discutere le sue trasformazioni future.
Huit des douze dauphins du parc Marineland d'Antibes ont été transférés vers le parc zoologique marin Selwo Marina à Malaga, Espagne, dans la nuit du 22 au 23 juillet 2026. Les associations Sea Shepherd France et One Voice dénoncent ce transfert estival, jugé risqué pour les cétacés en raison des fortes chaleurs et du stress, et accusent Marineland et l'État français de complicité.
Authorities rescued 92 animals—80 cats and 12 dogs—from a Florida home in Stuart after complaints, finding them in extreme heat and unsanitary conditions. The homeowner, 77-year-old Gail Giustino, was arrested on animal cruelty charges, while many animals received veterinary care and some were reunited with owners.
A 77-year-old Florida woman was arrested after 80 cats and 12 dogs were found in her Stuart home living in extreme hoarding conditions, including high temperatures and a foot of faeces. A hazmat team was needed for rescue, and the woman faces animal cruelty charges.
Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed using a previously unrecorded hunting technique to dismember giant sunfish. They coordinate to hold and ram the fish, breaking it into thousands of pieces, possibly to aid younger orcas in feeding or for play.
A monkey caused nearly an hour of peak-hour train delays on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong line near Kowloon Bay station on Thursday morning, prompting reduced speeds before it left on its own and services gradually returned to normal.
La Calabria è devastata da numerosi incendi, con 164 focolai registrati in 24 ore. La Protezione Civile e i Vigili del Fuoco denunciano l'origine dolosa e criminale dei roghi, rivelando l'uso di inneschi ritardati, molotov e, in un caso disumano, gatti con stracci imbevuti di liquido infiammabile legati alla coda e lanciati nei campi.
Os EUA impuseram uma tarifa adicional de 25% sobre o etanol brasileiro, mas especialistas avaliam que o impacto na economia do Brasil será limitado, pois o mercado norte-americano já representa menos de 16% das exportações. A medida é vista como política, impulsionando o Brasil a buscar novos mercados e fortalecer a produção interna de etanol de milho.
Authorities rescued 80 cats and 12 dogs from the squalid Stuart, Florida home of 77-year-old Gail Giustino, a mail carrier, who was charged with animal cruelty and confinement. The animals were found in extreme conditions, with up to a foot of feces, and Giustino is believed to be suffering from mental health issues.
A CNI manteve a projeção de crescimento do PIB brasileiro em 2% para 2024, mas revisou a inflação para 5%, citando pressões de alimentos e combustíveis. A entidade alerta para juros altos e desafios fiscais, enquanto a indústria extrativa e o agronegócio impulsionam o crescimento, com riscos externos do Oriente Médio e tarifas dos EUA.
Chinese internet users and animal lovers are outraged by a video showing minors killing a stray dog and her puppies in Jieyang. Despite censorship and authorities citing the boys' age, the incident has sparked offline protests and calls for animal cruelty laws, even reaching international billboards.
L'Associazione italiana difesa animali ed ambiente (AIDAA) denuncerà l'uso di gatti come inneschi per incendi boschivi in Calabria e offre una taglia di 1.000 euro per l'identificazione dei responsabili, dopo che la Protezione Civile ha riscontrato tali pratiche crudeli.
L'Associazione italiana difesa animali ed ambiente (AIDAA) ha annunciato denunce e una taglia di 1.000 euro per chi aiuterà a identificare e condannare i piromani che usano gatti e altri animali come inneschi per incendi boschivi in Calabria, una pratica denunciata dalla Protezione Civile.
Six beluga whales from Canada's controversial Marineland have been transferred to US aquariums in Chicago and San Antonio, ending their long captivity saga in Canada. Advocates express relief but remain concerned about conditions and call for guarantees against breeding and forced performances.
I Carabinieri Nas, in accordo con il Ministero della Salute, hanno concluso una campagna nazionale di controlli sul pet food, rilevando irregolarità nel 21% delle 275 ispezioni. L'operazione ha portato a 56 segnalazioni, 4 violazioni penali, 88 amministrative, sanzioni per 129.773 euro e sequestri per 1,7 milioni di euro, inclusi 60.800 kg di alimenti e 15 medicinali veterinari.
Carl McDaniel, 65, was charged and tossed by a bison at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on July 10, suffering multiple bone fractures. He recounted the attack from Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, emphasizing the animal's unexpected speed and aggression.
