May is National Pet Month, and what better way to celebrate than by stocking up on essential supplies (and a few splurges) for your favorite furry family member… especially if they’re on sale? Amazon is holding their first ever Amazon Pet Day on May 2, a 24-hour sales event where shoppers can expect discounts on […]
Among the latest victims of the bird flu outbreak sweeping across the country: the national bird of the United States. Bald eagles in 14 states died after contracting bird flu, and eagles in another two states are suspected of falling ill with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In […]
A face only a Bulldog mom could love? Bulldogs are known for the stocky physique, wrinkly faces, and short snouts. While not the most elegant of dogs, bulldogs are beloved by many. Bulldogs are Beautiful Day aims to show this appreciation through celebrating this yes, cute and lovable breed. According to the website Days of […]
Once nearing extinction, the number of greater one-horned rhinoceroses in India is rising – thanks to anti-poaching efforts and mud platforms that keep the massive animals safe from monsoon flooding. Ninety percent of the one-horned rhinos that exist live in India’s Kaziranga National Park, where a census was taken in March. That census showed the […]
Niantic, the developer behind the blockbuster success Pokémon Go, has announced its next augmented reality game, chock full of adorable creatures. Called Peridot, the game is all about caring for and breeding magical critters. Think of it like Pokémon Go crossed with a Tamagotchi, with some real-world and AR elements tossed in. Here’s the basic […]
Ask any dog parent if time with their pup can cure any ailment, and you would probably be met with a resounding, “Yes!” Most dog parents claim that time with your pooch can help cure most ailments. But, as Daily Paws reports, a new study is putting scientific evidence behind this assertion. In the study, Canadian researchers […]
With COVID-19 still on the mind of many Americans, there’s another virus spreading around South Florida affecting a different segment of the population: dogs. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, also known as “kennel cough” or “canine cough,” is caused by a group of viruses and bacteria, including the flu, that affects the respiratory tract of dogs. It can […]
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens recently welcomed a new resident with startling peepers. Last week, the Florida zoo announced the birth of a Blue-Eyed Black Lemur at their facility. The new arrival is the second infant for parents “Hendricks” and “Hemsworth,” a blue-eyed black lemur pair who were moved into the zoo in 2017. This […]
People magazine reports that Florida wildlife officials are breathing a sigh of relief as they tout the success of an experimental feeding program that was implemented in December to try and help save starving manatees. According to AP, the program, officials visited the warm waters around Florida power plants — where the marine mammals like […]
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center reached over 400,000 cases in 2021, assisting thousands of concerned pet parents and helping keep, more specifically, 401,550 animals safe. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact people and pets throughout 2021, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) saw a 22 percent increase in calls related to potential […]