A beloved actress, known for her role in a famous TV show, has passed away at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, who mentioned it happened at her home in New York City. She was known for her role as a disciplined army nurse in a popular sitcom that aired for over a decade. The actress was a trailblazer, playing a strong female charact...
In 2025, a political figure, Shri Thanedar, found himself in the spotlight for a reason he probably did not expect. Thanedar, a U. S. Representative, had just introduced a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump. But instead of focusing on his political move, social media buzzed with old allegations. These claims suggested that back in 2010, Thanedar had left be...
The global wildlife trade is a massive industry. It moves billions of animals yearly. These animals end up in various places. Some become food. Others turn into fashion items. Many are used for entertainment or traditional medicine. A few even become pets. The lives of these animals can be quite different. Many face serious problems. They often experience stress, dep...
Chicken is a popular choice for dinner, but there's a hidden cost to that meal. In early 2023, investigators found shocking conditions on a large chicken farm in Maryland. They discovered chickens packed tightly together, many dead or dying, and a barn filled with a "blanket of chickens. " The smell was terrible, and there was a huge pile of manure outside, littered ...
A Montana-based influencer, Sam Jones, found herself in hot water after a viral video showed her taking a baby wombat from its mother on an Australian roadside. The incident sparked outrage and criticism from animal welfare experts and the public. The influencer claimed she was concerned for the wombat's safety. She believed the mother and joey were in dange...
A Montana-based influencer, Sam Jones, made a big mistake while in Australia. She grabbed a baby wombat from its mother on a dark road. She thought she was helping, but it turned out to be a bad idea. The video she posted showed the baby wombat struggling and hissing while she held it. The mother wombat was seen running towards them, clearly upset. Jones later said s...
Zoos have changed a lot since the 1800s. They used to be all about fun and games, but now they focus more on teaching, protecting animals, and doing research. Let's talk about Choppers, a famous chimpanzee who starred in TV ads in the UK during the 1970s. She was a western chimpanzee, a type known for being smart and friendly. Choppers' life story is fascinating...
The world of poultry farming is always looking for ways to improve efficiency and animal welfare. One big challenge is figuring out the gender of baby chicks as early as possible. This is super important for layer poultry production, where only female chickens are needed for egg-laying. Traditionally, this has been done using methods that require special equipment an...
Laboratory opossums, specifically Monodelphis domestica, play a big role in biomedical research. Keeping them healthy and happy means feeding them right. So, what's the best way to do that? Researchers looked into how opossums interact with their food and how different feeding methods affect their health. They tested four methods: putting food pellets direct...
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, over 150 false killer whales found themselves trapped on a remote beach near Arthur River in Tasmania. This was a tough situation for everyone involved. The beach was far from easy to reach, and the ocean conditions were rough, making it nearly impossible for experts to help. The whales were discovered on Tuesday afternoon. B...