A discussion about whether animals — especially dogs — should be allowed in Portland schools is drawing attention after a district administrator raised concerns about cultural and religious considerations, including Islamic beliefs about dogs. Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, the district’s assistant superintendent for…
The Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 was published in the Government Gazette today, enhancing the protection of cetaceans appearing in Hong Kong waters. The bill proposes to grant the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation the power to designate temporary…
For the first time in 22 years, language changes were made to the Endangered Species Act July 14. In the month since language changes took effect Sept. 14, wildlife advocates and sustainability groups have raised concerns over whether the shifts undermine conservation efforts.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - K9 Shadow completed his 1,000th therapy visit Wednesday at the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, bringing comfort, companionship and appreciation to veterans. Charles Forinash, a local veteran, said therapy dogs help him cope. “Well, they help me cope with…
The Trump administration is asking Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to re-evaluate and potentially drop state-level protections for wolves. Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, which allow hunting, are meanwhile being asked to keep existing policies regarding wolves in place. It's part…
Twelve-year-old therapy dog Shadow celebrated his 1,000th visit through Alliance of Therapy Dogs Wednesday afternoon at Louis A. Johnson VAMC. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — For Shadow, visiting patients in hospitals is more than a job. It is something he can hardly wait to do.
The Trump administration is asking Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to re-evaluate and potentially drop state-level protections for wolves. Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, which allow hunting, are meanwhile being asked to keep existing policies regarding wolves in place. It’s part…
The small size and isolation of the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have led to high levels of inbreeding. This inbreeding has contributed to their decline, which has continued as surrounding killer whale populations…
University of Worcester students can enjoy hot drinks and dog cuddles at the fortnightly ‘Fancy a Cuppa’ therapy dog event at firstpoint. University of Worcester hosts fortnightly therapy dog event Students can enjoy a hot drink and canine cuddles at…
The low, booming call of the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken could once be heard for miles along the coastal tallgrass prairie that stretched from Texas to Louisiana. Nowadays, the bird is a rare sight. Its population was about 1 million in the…
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