Mir the Cat, a gray Siberian feline gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Japan’s Akita Prefecture Governor Norihisa Satake, has passed away at the age of 12. The cat’s journey wasn’t just about crossing borders; it was about symbolizing peace, kindness, and the bond between two nations. The story
Not too long ago, dogs were mainly valued for the work they did. They helped hunt for food, herded livestock and guarded homes. To do these jobs, dogs needed to have strong instincts to chase prey, a lot of energy, and a healthy suspicion of strangers. Just a few decades
A beluga whale, famous for once being suspected as a Russian spy, has tragically died, and some believe it was killed by gunfire. This whale, named Hvaldimir, had become well-known in Norway for being friendly with humans, often approaching boats and interacting with people. But now, animal rights groups claim
Australia is launching a huge $60 million project to fight feral cats, which are threatening many of the country’s unique animals. Here’s why this matters and how the money will be used: Why Are Feral Cats a Problem? Feral cats have been in Australia since 1788, and they’ve caused a
The famous beluga whale known as Hvaldimir, who gained fame as a supposed “Russian spy,” was found dead over the weekend in Risavika Bay in southern Norway. Hvaldimir had become well-known after being spotted in April 2019 off Norway’s northern coast, wearing a harness with the words ‘Equipment St. Petersburg.’
In the 1990s, Indian farmers started using a cheap painkiller for cattle, which tragically led to a massive decline in the vulture population—down from 50 million to just a few thousand. These vultures were crucial for cleaning up animal carcasses and preventing the spread of deadly diseases. With their numbers
According to data from BBC Science Focus, the 10 deadliest animals for humans are listed, with mosquitoes, other humans, and snakes topping the list. Although encountering wild animals in a forest may seem like the worst scenario for people, many other creatures pose a far greater threat to humans than
According to a recent study conducted by a group of researchers from the Animal Physiology Lab at the University of Tübingen in Germany, crows can count up to four. According to recent research, crows, a common urban bird, can loudly count up to four, so maybe calling someone “birdbrained” isn’t
The US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to send hunters to kill half a million barred owls to save its endangered cousin, the California spotted owl. The lives of at least 500,0000 invasive barred owls are in jeopardy because they are invading the range of the critically endangered California spotted
