Veterinarian accused of mistress murder
A US veterinarian accused of fatally shooting his pregnant mistress has waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Lehigh County Central Court, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Pachyderms’ secret vocabulary explored
Elephants are renowned for their intelligence and long memories, but that they also frequently communicate with each other, using a sophisticated language largely undetectable to the human ear, has only recently been identified. A team of scientists at the San Diego Zoo, led by acting Director of Behavioural Biology at San Diego’s Institute for Conservation […]
Continue ReadingCaring in a crisis
The devastating impact of the March 11 Japan earthquake, ensuing tsunami and nuclear crisis has prompted three not-for-profit groups to form a coalition focusing on the welfare of animals. Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS) was formed a day after a magnitude 9.0 quake and tsunami killed more than 13,000 people. About 5000 people […]
Continue Reading“Rambo” toads on the march in WA
Cane toads appear to be evolving into “super toads” and growing larger, faster and smarter, as they hop their way into new territories in WA. Conservationists battling the toads say they have noticed a marked change in the animals’ behaviour and size as the toad front moves west and say to creatures now retreat from […]
Continue ReadingSea hare toxins making WA dogs sick
Vets in coastal communities around Western Australia are being warned to watch for symptoms of poisoning in dogs who may have visited the beach. The cause of the poisonings that have been reported from Broome to Fremantle are sea hares washing up on WA beaches over summer.
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