article thumbnail

This Week in Bird(ing) News: Orange Is the New Beak, and a Dead Parrot (No Joke!)

10,000 Birds

Then you might benefit from a new program training birding guides. The last-of-its-kind bird that may have inspired the animated movie Rio is an ex-parrot. The first bird feathers may have been for showiness more than transportation. The first bird feathers may have been for showiness more than transportation.

San Jose 160
article thumbnail

Georgia Dog-Fighting Law Having an Impact

Critter News

Georgia's new dog fighting law makes it a felony to train, transport, sell or own a fighting dog, or to advertise, promote or bet on fights. Tags: animal cruelty georgia blood sport legislation dog fighting us. A first conviction means one to five years in prison, a fine of at least $5,000, or both.

Georgia 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

"The Cove" Continues to Disturb

Critter News

Whenever I read about dolphins in places like Sea World, I think of an ex-co-worker named Gretchen who admitted she had "issues" with animals. Once penned, some dolphins are picked out by dolphin trainers and animal brokers for purchase and transport to amusement parks and resorts. The cries of the dolphins are pathetic.

Dolphins 100
article thumbnail

Pet First Aid – What to Do in an Emergency

4 The Love Of Animals

The stress of an emergency involving a pet or owner can cause an otherwise friendly animal to act aggressively. It is important to ensure the safety of all rescue personnel that are attempting to assist with an injured animal by keeping everyone calm, including your pet. On behalf of VCA Animal Hospitals.

Pets 100
article thumbnail

On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

Animal Person

Masson traces the history of our relationship with dogs, and sprinkles in stories from various cultures that love as well as despise them, and concludes that dogs are more significant to humans than any other animal (39). Charles, however, who was also bred and trained to race, did so exactly twice. This includes horses, cats and cows.

Dogs 100