A dog named Lila, a six-year-old rescue, vanished from her owner's truck while they were having lunch. Melanie, her owner, searched everywhere—social media, shelters, and streets—for nearly a week. It was heartbreaking for Melanie, as Lila had been her companion since 2021, providing comfort after her first husband's passing. Imagine Melanie's surprise when the Huma...
In a bizarre turn of events, officials in Germany recently uncovered a peculiar smuggling attempt. Instead of drugs or other contraband, they found around 1, 500 tiny tarantulas hidden inside boxes of chocolate spongecake. The shipment arrived at Cologne Bonn airport from Vietnam, and it was the unusual smell that first raised suspicions. The customs team, accustome...
Religious slaughter, where animals are killed without being stunned first, is a hot topic. It mixes animal rights, religious freedom, and food safety. The European Union has been looking at this issue closely. Courts have been making big decisions about how to handle it. The European Union values religious freedom. But, it also cares about animal welfare. Recently, ...
Cows are smart and need careful handling. This is key for their well-being and the safety of those around them. It also boosts milk production. So, a group of people worked together to create a digital tool. They wanted to help dairy farm workers practice cow handling in a safe and fun way. The result was Mooving Cows, a touchscreen game. Players move cows in v...
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...