The Everything Animal Thread

[Lou]

I think all baby animals are cute. Actually we all do. we are wired that way.

There are deep psychological reasons why humans find babies of all species so cute. Scientists believe that the powerful nurturing instinct we have for our own children spills over into an affection for anything that even loosely resembles them.​

The code for cuteness | BBC Earth

Even creatures that are terrifying as adults, including lions and panthers, somehow begin life as cute cubs. There are those who look at baby hippos and just want to scoop them up into a cuddle. So why do the same fierce or wild animals we would never dream of choosing as pets pull on our...

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[Lou]

A German Shepherd, Doberman and a cat have died.
All three are faced with God who wants to know what they believe in.
The German shepherd says: "I believe in discipline training and loyalty to my master."
"Good," says God. "Then sit down on my right side. Doberman, what do you believe in?"
The Doberman answers: "I believe in the love, care and protection of my master."
Ah," said God. "You may sit to my left."
Then he looks at the cat and asks, "And what do you believe in?"
The cat answers: "I believe you're sitting in my seat."

 

[Amy SF]

This guy, Jim Gaffigan, is a comedian who loves meat. He’s always talking about how much he loves eating animals. So it was a nice surprise when I saw this on Facebook today:

Treatment of Horses | Horses have the worst medical plan ever. More here at https://youtu.be/MXUK2KVWtiE | By Jim Gaffigan | Facebook

Horses have the worst medical plan ever. More here at https://youtu.be/MXUK2KVWtiE

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[shyvas]

Captive Penguins At A UK Zoo Have Died From Avian Flu

An undisclosed number of penguins at Hampshire’s Marwell Zoo in the UK have died after testing positive for bird flu.

plantbasednews.org

 

[shyvas]

SeaWorld Secretly Shipped ‘Rescued’ Dolphins To New Abu Dhabi Marine Park

SeaWorld is embroiled in another animal welfare scandal, having secretly exported multiple dolphins to its new Abu Dhabi location.

plantbasednews.org

 

[shyvas]

Fox Hunting Is Still Terrorizing Wildlife Despite UK Ban, Charity Warns

Fox hunting may be banned but it is still happening. Campaigners say it is causing a nuisance in rural communities that puts wildlife at risk.

plantbasednews.org

 

[Emma JC]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/berlin-aquarium-spill-1.6688180

Berlin's 25-metre tall aquarium bursts, spilling debris and killing hundreds of fish​

Emma JC
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[KLS52]

I'm surprised to see bread on the feed the bird list. I thought it wasn't good for them. Or maybe that's just ducks since everyone fed them bread. It was probably too much.

 

[shyvas]

I'm surprised to see bread on the feed the bird list. I thought it wasn't good for them. Or maybe that's just ducks since everyone fed them bread. It was probably too much.

Specialists say that bread is better than nothing.

 

[shyvas]

Half Of The UK’s ‘Free Range’ Turkeys Have Been Culled Or Died From Bird Flu

Around half of the UK’s “free range” turkeys have been culled or died from bird flu, leading to warnings of Christmas meat shortages.

plantbasednews.org

 

[shyvas]

40,000 Minks Freed From Ohio Fur Farm By Anonymous Activists

Thousands of minks were released from a fur farm in Ohio, USA. It's unclear who is behind the incident, but Animal Liberation Front activists are being considered.

plantbasednews.org

 

[KLS52]

The coyote that was caught in the grille of a car has made a complete recovery and was released today!

 

[shyvas]

Evanna Lynch Joins Call to Turn Queen’s Animal Farm into Sanctuary

Evanna Lynch is encouraging King Charles III to turn his late mother’s royal farm into a sanctuary so the more than 3,000 animals can live out their lives in peace.

vegnews.com

 

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[shyvas]

Can anyone up north help to rehome this poor little chap?

Cockerel needs a home. Liverpool area but transport can be arranged.
This handsome boy was abandoned by his previous owners and the care fell to some who have provided for him but can't keep him. He has been kept in his enclosure alone. He urgently needs a home or rescue space.

 

[shyvas]

Life with Justin King of the South Coast and UK Bird/Gull Volunteer Network

Yeah, so where was I? When I moved in here about 11 years ago now there was a gull standing on the fence.” Which is not unusual in Brighton. “I suppose it isn’t, but I just threw out a bit of…

westhillwhistler.com

 

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Animal Rebellion Rescue 18 Beagle Puppies From Testing Facility

This morning, activists from Animal Rebellion filmed themselves breaking into an animal testing facility and freeing 18 Beagles, reported Evening Standard. Rescuing the Beagles In the footage, the group, associated with environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion, use a saw to cut through...

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