Category: animals

Elephant That Was Force-Fed Alcohol by Owners to Keep Her Under Control Is Now Free

An elephant that was once force-fed alcohol by her abusive owners to keep her “under control” has been rescued by an international animal charity. Adorned with heavy ornamental gear, the 40-year-old Indian elephant, Emma, was forced to walk over 300 miles in poor health. The elephant was used by her owner for lucrative ventures ranging from…


Police Discover Human Remains Which May Belong to Aussie Shark Victim

A beachgoer has found human remains near where a man is believed to have been killed by a shark near Port Macdonnell off the South Australian coast. Duncan Craw, 33, from regional Victoria disappeared while snorkelling with his family around 5 p.m. on Jan. 21. Local police spotted a pair of flippers that night and…


RSPCA’s Plea to Cut Elastic Straps From Discarded Face Masks

Animal welfare charity RSPCA is urging people to cut the elastic ear straps from disposable masks before binning them after an ibis was found with one wrapped around its leg in Brisbane. The ibis was found limping near the Queensland Art Gallery. The RSPCA Animal Ambulance responded but never located the entangled ibis. “RSPCA QLD are receiving…


Visually Impaired Veteran Adopts Dog Left Blind and Abandoned by Previous Owners

A dog left blind and abandoned by his previous owners is getting a second chance in the arms of the perfect forever family. On Jan. 15, Louis, a 3-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix, went home with a blind Marine veteran and his family, all of whom understand the sight-impaired pup’s special needs. Louis showed up at Helen…


Nearly 140 Neglected Dogs Rescued From Residential Property, Given Second Chance at Life

Almost a year after a large-scale dog-hoarding intervention that shocked the animal rescuers to the core, the once-neglected dogs are now enjoying their second chance at life. The rescued pups were put up for adoption into new forever homes; one has even been reunited with his original family, the Humane Society of the United States…


‘The World’s Most Dangerous Bird’ Has Raptor-Like Claws and Has Been Likened to a Dinosaur

The cassowary, an Australian bird with long, dangerous claws, is the world’s most dangerous bird. With a face full of bright-blue plumage, a violet sea-green neck, and a velociraptor-like dagger toenail, the cassowary has been likened to dinosaurs and has been described as a murderous assassin. In April 2019, a 75-year-old man and owner of…


Study Finds 6,000 Years of Emu Mysteries

A recent study that is shedding light on the emu’s key behavioural patterns, an Australian icon, has found it has been roaming around Australia for over 6,000 years. Western Sydney University researcher Julia Ryeland, who along with researchers from Western Sydney University and the University of Tasmania, wrote the new study said that despite the emu being…


Dog Left for Dead After Being Run Over Finds Forever New Home in UK

A dog left for dead after being run over has found his “fur-ever” home in the United Kingdom. The 12-year-old dog, Boris, was almost lifeless when he was found on the roadside in Romania. The rescued dog was nursed back to good health before being fostered by Sally Keen, 40, who lives in Pershore, Worcestershire, England….


Man Dedicates His Life to Help Animals in Need, Has Rescued Over 900 of Them

A man of Jaipur in Rajasthan, northern India, has dedicated his life to support the helpless, homeless animals. His community, he says, calls him crazy, but he believes every life is valuable. Having rescued over 900 animals to date, Kapil Bajpai urges others to please be aware of creatures in need. Bajpai told The Epoch…