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The Guardian
an hour ago
- Science
- The Guardian
Week in wildlife: acrobatic dolphins, a lost baby raccoon and a pair of Bambis
Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck – after two years. They don't know how it managed to get the lid stuck on its head or how it fed itself for two years. The bear was said to be doing well after it was freed Photograph: AP A jaguar growls at the Mata Ciliar rescue centre in Jundiaí, Brazil. The expansion of nearby São Paulo, known as the 'stone jungle', is chipping away at wild animals' habitat, with snares, poachers and electrified fences all posing threats. Twenty-five pumas and 10 jaguars are being treated at Mata Ciliar, joining monkeys, wild dogs, maned wolves, ocelots and other regional animals Photograph: Nelson Almeida/AFP/Getty Images Dolphins show off their leaping skills near Port St Mary, Isle of Man, UK Photograph: Manuela Swiatek/SWNS A spongy moth caterpillar feasts in a forest in south-western Corsica. Authorities are worried about a spike in numbers of these larvae, which devour the foliage of oaks – one of the island's most common trees – leaving woodlands devastated. Affected oaks can often recover from the damage, albeit with stunted growth Photograph: Pascal Pochard-Casabianca/AFP/Getty Images Two baby roe deer play in the sun near Beeley, Derbyshire, UK Photograph: Villager Jim/SWNS A northern gannet flies out from its nest in the cliffs at Bempton, East Yorkshire, UK Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Tibetan antelopes migrate through Changtang national nature reserve Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock On a roll … a Weddell seal in Antarctica. Antarctic seal populations are drastically declining as the sea ice melts around them. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey have been monitoring the seal population since the 1970s, looking in particular at three different seal species in the sub-Antarctic on Signy Island: Weddell seals, Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. They found Weddell seals, which rely on stable sea ice to rest, breed and feed, had declined by 54% since 1977 Photograph: see info A watchful prairie dog at the American Prairie nature preserve in Montana, US. A new study has found that birds such as curlews have figured out that if they eavesdrop on alarms from prairie dog colonies, they may get a jump on predators coming for them, too Photograph: Roshan Patel/AP Newly hatched eaglets wait for food in their nest in Bingöl, eastern Turkey, with what looks like the remains of their last meal behind them Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Canada geese walk along the boardwalk near MacArthur Park lake, with the downtown Los Angeles skyline in the background, US Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP/Getty Images A worker bee rushes to collect pollen from a yellow dwarf California poppy, which is grown as an ornamental plant in high-altitude areas in Düzce, Turkey Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Pecking order … two recently fledged great spotted woodpeckers, sporting the red cap that characterises young birds, fight over an old stump in Aberystwyth, Wales, UK. Neither was harmed in the spat Photograph: Philip Jones/Alamy Live News A peacock shows its plumage in Ahmedabad, India Photograph: Rajat Gupta/EPA Our south London fox cubs (see past instalments of Week in Wildlife) are now three months old. They have lost their youthful plumpness as they grow towards the leaner shape of adult foxes, although they still love to play Photograph: Anna Watson/Alamy Live News Penthouse suite … storks nest on an electricity pylon in Diyarbakır, Turkey, having migrated to the area from the Nile valley in Egypt Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images A small white butterfly flies through a field in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, eastern France Photograph: Sébastien Bozon/AFP/Getty Images An Anatolian ground squirrel tucks in to grass seeds in the rural steppes near Ankara, Turkey Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Flamingos parade at Patanemo lagoon, Puerto Cabello, Venezuela Photograph: Juan Carlos Hernández/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock A loggerhead sea turtle seen at night on a beach in Antalya, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Volunteers are working to protect 1,500 nests on two beaches in the area – which, despite being peppered with resorts and homes, are among the most important nesting areas of loggerhead turtles in Europe Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images A damselfly eats its prey at the Bois de Vincennes park in eastern Paris, France Photograph: Martin Lelievre/AFP/Getty Images Locked out … a scared and wet baby raccoon was found on a doorstep in Belchertown, Massachusetts, US. The raccoon was warmed up and taken to Leyden wildlife rehabilitation centre Photograph: Belchertown Animal Control/SWNS
BBC News
2 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Rescued bear brothers prepare for new Isle of Wight enclosure
Two brown bear brothers rescued from a cage near a restaurant in Azerbaijan and brought to the Isle of Wight will finally get to explore their new home and Balu arrived at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown on 4 donations went towards the almost £218,000 raised for their transport and a brand new enclosure for the brothers have been kept in a holding pen while they settled on the island but will be released on Friday into a new 3,500-sq-m space in keeping with their natural environment. About two years ago, they were relocated by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan from a restaurant, where they had been kept to attract customers, to a temporary Animal Sanctuary started fundraising to rehome the bears having become aware of their situation in May 2024. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
2 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Kittens found in taped-up box in Gateshead woods 'need their mum'
It would "be a miracle" if four kittens found in a taped-up box in woodland survive without their mother, a charity has owner of the cat and the abandoned kittens, which were found by a dog walker in Beacon Lough, Gateshead, on Wednesday, has been urged to come was found dead while the other three were badly injured, with bite marks and puncture in the care of Pawz for Thought, the charity said it believed the animals were no more than a day old when they were left and wanted them to be reunited with their mum to better their chances of survival. Lorraine Thornton, a volunteer for the charity, said she did not believe the kittens were ever meant to be found."Without mum they just die very quickly, but I don't understand the point of leaving them in the middle of the woods, in the middle of nowhere," Ms Thornton said."They weren't meant to be found, they were disregarded like rubbish and dumped." Ms Thornton said the Sunderland-based charity had seen a significant increase in the number of kittens being currently has 23 young kittens living in her house, because they need to be bottle fed every two hours."It's an exhausting strain," she said. "For the kittens, the best thing has always been with mum, they don't have such a good chance with me."The charity put out an appeal to the person who dumped the kittens to come forward."If we could get that cat, she could raise her could neuter her and return her to the owner, neutered free of charge," Ms Thornton said."It's a miracle that somebody found them and it'll be another miracle if they actually survive the trauma that they've been through. "Obviously we always try and we always give everything we have, but it's not a guarantee." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
CBS News
5 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Allegheny County Jail, Animal Friends launch TAILS initiative
The Allegheny County Jail and Pittsburgh-based animal shelter Animal Friends are teaming up to launch the TAILS initiative. TAILS, otherwise known as the Teaching Animals and Incarcerated Lifelong Skills program, is a pilot program designed to provide training and companionship between shelter dogs and allow incarcerated individuals to learn skills associated with fostering pets. The pilot program recently launched with the arrival of Ethel, a 2-year-old, 38-pound mixed-breed dog, who joined the women's program unit at the county jail on June 11. Ethel is a 2-year-old, 38-pound mixed-breed dog who joined the women's program unit at the county jail on June 11. Photo Credit: Allegheny County Jail Ethel will reside with two incarcerated handlers to learn basic manners and build confidence under the guidance of the jail and Animal Friends' behavior staff in hopes of finding a forever home, per a press release from the Allegheny County Jail. If the program is deemed successful, it may expand to include more dogs and units. "The TAILS program is something new and exciting that will benefit all who are involved," said Kelsey Gordon, the jail's female pod coordinator and the creator of the program's name. "The incarcerated women will have something to look forward to each day, the officers who are dog lovers can use it as a morale booster, and the shelter is creating space for other dogs to be rescued. Everyone wins." This is the second such program Animal Friends has launched with a state correctional institution. "This pilot program is a powerful example of what's possible when we come together for both people and animals," said Katie Vecchi, Chief Shelter Operations Officer. "Programs like TAILS align perfectly with our mission - giving vulnerable animals a second chance and creating meaningful opportunities for human-animal connection." Warden Trevor Wingard also showed great interest in launching the program. Wingard had previously implemented similar initiatives during his tenure with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. "I've seen firsthand the transformational impact these programs can have," said Warden Wingard. "They improve the lives of incarcerated individuals, give shelter animals the love and attention they need to thrive, and offer our facility a more positive environment overall. We hope Ethel is just the beginning." Ethel has been affectionately described as a "very sweet and high-energy girl" who would thrive with a family that can meet her active lifestyle and continue her positive reinforcement training. Interested adopters can learn more about Ethel and the adoption process by clicking here.
CBS News
11 hours ago
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- CBS News
Metro Detroit animal shelter devastated by flooding after severe storms
I-96 flex route with new signals begin; police investigation in Monroe County; and more top stories I-96 flex route with new signals begin; police investigation in Monroe County; and more top stories I-96 flex route with new signals begin; police investigation in Monroe County; and more top stories An animal shelter in Clinton Township, Michigan, is seeking help after being hit with flooding after Wednesday's severe storms. ReJoyceful Animal Rescue says it has to replace thousands of dollars' worth of supplies, equipment, furniture and linens after its insurance claim was denied. The shelter says it needs anyone willing to foster bully-breed dogs, foster adult cats and one cat and her kittens, anyone willing to adopt and monetary donations. "The repairs to the building itself are covered by the landlord's insurance, but we are responsible for the contents. We thought that this was covered by our renters insurance policy. However, this morning we were devastated to find out the United States Liability Insurance denied our insurance claim," the shelter said in a social media post. Despite this being a natural disaster caused by a massive rainfall, it turns out that our insurance policy includes an exemption for 'certain water conditions', and this is one of those conditions." The severe storms on June 18 caused damage and flooding across Southeast Michigan. Additionally, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in the Fraser area. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The tornado was Michigan's 29th in 2025.
