• The use of genome-modification tools in wild species must be properly governed to avoid irreversible damage to ecosystems, says Jeantine Lunshof. (nature.com)
  • Hence on the principles of his rude philosophy the primitive hunter who slays an animal believes himself exposed to the vengeance either of its disembodied spirit or of all the other animals of the same species, whom he considers as knit together, like men, by the ties of kin and the obligations of the blood feud, and therefore as bound to resent the injury done to one of their number. (sacred-texts.com)
  • Every year, new animal and insect species are discovered by scientists around the world. (kidzworld.com)
  • Thinking about all the wildlife that is out there in the world, we need to keep in mind that it's our responsibility to take care of the Earth and ensure that it's a safe place for all species of animal to live. (kidzworld.com)
  • That's the kind of real-time calculation most animal species face on a daily basis. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • For the study, neurobiologist Andreas Nieder , at the University of Tuebingen in Germany, explored the current literature on how different animal species comprehend numbers. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Other species, such as gray wolves , need to know the right number of animals in their pack to hunt specific prey. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • The Guam kingfisher ( Todiramphus cinnamominus ), photographed at the Bronx Zoo, one of the institutions that house the last individuals of the species, now extinct in the wild. (earthisland.org)
  • A recent survey revealed that 33 animal species and another 39 plant species - maintained in botanical gardens and seed banks - currently find themselves in this situation. (earthisland.org)
  • According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the organization responsible for the Red List of threatened species worldwide, the " Extinct in the Wild " category encompasses those species known to survive only in cultivation, captivity, or as a population established outside their original range. (earthisland.org)
  • The 'Extinct in the Wild' species are the most threatened species. (earthisland.org)
  • Yet, even though they have already vanished from the wild and now survive solely under human care, species labeled as "Extinct in the Wild" are not considered part of these threatened categories. (earthisland.org)
  • In fact, because the Red List process concerns itself solely with wild populations, the populations of EW species - whether thriving or on the brink - are not subject to assessment," notes an article published in February of this year in the scientific journal Science. (earthisland.org)
  • Through global databases and available literature, the study mapped the populations and destiny of all species considered extinct in the wild and under human care since 1950. (earthisland.org)
  • In total, the research identified and gathered the conservation history of 95 species - 52 animals and 43 plants - that were restricted to ex situ care and were deemed Extinct in the Wild at some point since 1950. (earthisland.org)
  • Because if you are able to reintroduce a species somewhere, it automatically stops being Extinct in the Wild. (earthisland.org)
  • The species vanished from the wild in the 2000s and survived thanks to an initial population of 17 individuals, which were maintained and bred in captivity. (earthisland.org)
  • Popular animals, such as grizzly bears and horses, can be found alongside more exotic species like tarsiers, fennec foxes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches. (schoollibraryjournal.com)
  • The incredible diversity of species among African wild animals is due in part to the vast range of habitats found on the continent, from the grasslands and savannas of the Serengeti, to the forests of the Congo. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Poaching refers to the illegal hunting or harvesting of wild animals, and it is a major threat to many species of African wild animals. (gvi.co.uk)
  • It can lead to declines in wild animal populations, disrupt the balance of ecosystems, and even drive some species to extinction. (gvi.co.uk)
  • The BC SPCA is opposed to the keeping, breeding, sale, display or trade of hybrid wild animals (including exotic species), such as, wolf-dogs, savannah cats, zorses (horse-zebra) and other wild-domestic crosses. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Guardians of wild-domestic hybrid animals must strive to meet the Five Freedoms by employing husbandry practices and providing species-specific enclosures that meet their environmental, dietary, social and behavioural requirements, as well as by seeking appropriate veterinary care. (spca.bc.ca)
  • In addition to our licensed facilities, Wild Friends is also home to many species of adoptable animals. (bestfriends.org)
  • Our study corroborates that birds are not involved in BRBV transmission, and our data establish that the vertebrate host range for infection now includes ≥5 mammalian species, 2 of which are domestic animals (dogs and horses). (medscape.com)
  • 5 mammalian species, 2 of ourbon virus (BRBV) was first isolated from a fe- which are domestic animals (dogs and horses). (cdc.gov)
  • Pestiviruses are not strictly host-species specific and can infect not only domestic but also wild animals. (nih.gov)
  • Virus has been isolated from some of these animal species, but since BVDV can contaminate cell cultures and foetal calf serum, early reports of BVDV isolation have to be considered with caution. (nih.gov)
  • Genetic typing of early pestivirus isolates from wild species revealed that the majority were BVDV-1. (nih.gov)
  • Of the pestiviruses identified so far three species (CSFV, BVDV-1, giraffe pestivirus) and three genotypes (BDV-2, BDV-4, pronghorn) appear to circulate in wildlife animal populations. (nih.gov)
  • While it may be possible for some fourth-generation (F4) animals to be housed and homed following standard protocols, first, second and third-generation (F1-F3) hybrids are especially difficult given their wild nature, behaviour and health issues (The Wildcat Sanctuary, 2022). (spca.bc.ca)
  • They deserve consideration, but outcry over designer babies and precision gene therapy should not blind us to a much more pressing problem: the increasing use of CRISPR to edit the genomes of wild animal populations. (nature.com)
  • Altering wild animal populations using gene drive aims to rapidly disrupt a particular trait, such as the ability of Anopheles mosquitoes to transmit malaria. (nature.com)
  • And they are not usually seen by the IUCN because they don't fit the assessment criteria as they lack wild populations to evaluate. (earthisland.org)
  • This mode of conservation can take place in zoos for animals or botanical gardens and seed banks for plants. (earthisland.org)
  • We facilitated the placement of former UK circus bears to sanctuaries in Canada and exposed the plight of wild caught Canadian polar bears that had been exported from Manitoba, eventually ending up in the horrendously cruel conditions of the Suarez Bros. Circus in Latin America (those bears were eventually seized by US authorities in Puerto Rico and transferred to several US zoos). (zoocheck.com)
  • The greatest number of wild animals used for entertainment today can be found in film, television and other commercial activities, as well as small traveling zoos and mobile live animal programs that frequent schools, corporate functions and special events. (zoocheck.com)
  • Independent zoos will be allowed to keep their existing animals but when the cats die, there will be zoos without big cats and that's tragic," Culver said. (ktar.com)
  • In addition, she addresses the issue of plasticity of the brain and stresses the need to study the variation in cognition by conducting comparable studies in both captive and wild settings. (sciencedaily.com)
  • This is because in the wild certain cognitive abilities, such as spatial mapping, are more likely developed to their full extent, due to a particularly high variety of social and sensory input and large-scale movement abilities, while other abilities, such as causal understanding, may be more developed in captive animals that have more "free time" on their hands. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Winchester, Va. - Below, please find a statement from PETA Foundation Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Brittany Peet in response to reports that the Virginia Attorney General's Office confiscated animals held at Wilson's Wild Animal Park in a raid. (peta.org)
  • When told that American Humane monitored the photo shoot, Oliver said: "Really there's no humane way to do a photo shoot with a captive tiger, or a captive wild animal for that matter. (yahoo.com)
  • Mainly BVDV specific antibodies have been reported in captive and free-living animals. (nih.gov)
  • The field of research in environmental enrichment aims at enhancing the welfare of captive animals through the assessment and establishment of adequate environmental and social features. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1973 the Service initiated a captive breeding program, with over 400 wild canids being captured from the Gulf States. (nih.gov)
  • Humans share many basic body features with animals, since we are also animals. (scienceworld.ca)
  • Compare and contrast the features of humans to other animals. (scienceworld.ca)
  • Animals, like humans, are greatly affected by the rising temperatures. (wtop.com)
  • This selection of animal books offers a nice variety of topics, ranging from animals that interact with humans, both as companions and as helpers, to broader topics of animal classification and beginning encyclopedias. (schoollibraryjournal.com)
  • This season's selection of animal books provides a wide range of topics, from animals that interact with humans, such as pets and service animals, to more general topics, such as animal classification and encyclopedias. (schoollibraryjournal.com)
  • It refers to the negative interactions between humans and wild animals, which can occur when wild animals come into contact with human settlements or agricultural lands. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Human-wildlife conflict can have serious consequences for both humans and animals. (gvi.co.uk)
  • To address human-wildlife conflict, it's important to implement strategies that minimise negative interactions between humans and wild animals. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Native wildlife with injuries that prevent them from being released stay on as part of our Wild Friends education program, which teaches people about the vital roles that wildlife play in our ecosystems and what humans can do to protect them. (bestfriends.org)
  • Although a long latency period of toxicity after exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) is known to exist in humans, few animal studies have addressed this issue. (nih.gov)
  • Unlike the situation in developing countries, wild animals are the most important potential source of infection for humans and domestic animals in the US. (nih.gov)
  • The virus can spread to humans through direct contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually from bites or scratches. (healthychildren.org)
  • While most animals at Wild Friends are only stopping by for a little rehab before returning to their lives in the wild, the refuge always includes a few permanent residents and even a few adoptable animals (ducks, for example). (bestfriends.org)
  • Liz Cabrera Holtz, wildlife campaign manager for World Animal Protection U.S., said: "Gucci is sending the wrong message by promoting tigers as pets and luxury items when they are wild animals who belong in their natural habitats. (yahoo.com)
  • As travellers, we have a responsibility to do our part to protect the natural habitats of wild animals. (gvi.co.uk)
  • As the conservation expert points out, despite being formally recognized by the IUCN, the "Extinct in the Wild" category - or simply EW - occupies a neglected space within the Red List. (earthisland.org)
  • If you could be any animal, existing or extinct, what would it be and why? (hintmag.com)
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the red wolf as endangered in 1967, then extinct in the wild in 1980. (nih.gov)
  • The research, signed by 15 authors, delves precisely into the plight of plants and animals that survive only in institutions, in ex situ conservation. (earthisland.org)
  • The General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks ( DKMP ), an affiliate of the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, has announced increased fines for the illegal hunting of wild animals in the 2021-22 hunting season. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
  • The Year of the Tiger should raise awareness that these incredible animals need conservation, not commodification. (yahoo.com)
  • This is why conservation efforts are so important, not just for the protection of African wild animals, but for the health of entire ecosystems. (gvi.co.uk)
  • This can include measures such as enforcing anti-poaching laws, reducing demand for products made from wild animal parts, and supporting conservation efforts to protect wild animal habitats. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Working for the conservation of African wild animals is a complex and challenging task. (gvi.co.uk)
  • You play a crucial role in the success of Houston Zoo's education and animal care programs, global field projects, and local conservation initiatives through your donations. (houstonzoo.org)
  • Such wildlife health professionals are needed to undertake interventions in the health, welfare and conservation of wild animals, to investigate emerging infectious diseases and to ensure human well-being. (zsl.org)
  • Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are the terrestrial animals most often infected with rabies in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • therefore, any such animal that exposes a person should be euthanized as soon as possible (without unnecessary damage to the head) and the brain should be submitted for rabies testing. (cdc.gov)
  • In instances where wild or hybrid animals are suspected of rabies they should be euthanized and tested for rabies. (cdc.gov)
  • The United States has experienced a substantial decrease in human rabies cases acquired from indigenous domestic animals. (nih.gov)
  • Rabies is caused by a virus that is present in animals infected with it. (healthychildren.org)
  • If possible, it is important that the animal be captured so a veterinarian can check if it has a rabies infection. (healthychildren.org)
  • Captured animals are killed and their brains are examined for rabies immediately. (healthychildren.org)
  • All animal bites should be reported to health officials who will be able to tell you whether the bite presents a risk of rabies. (healthychildren.org)
  • Any bite by a wild animal should be considered a risk for rabies until proven otherwise. (healthychildren.org)
  • The pediatrician will start the shots only if the animal shows signs of rabies. (healthychildren.org)
  • Following a bite, if your pediatrician determines that the animal has a high risk of having rabies and is not available to be tested or observed, they will immunize your child right away with rabies immune globulin and the first of 4 doses of rabies vaccine. (healthychildren.org)
  • Make sure your own family pet receives animal rabies shots according to your veterinarian's recommendations. (healthychildren.org)
  • Wildest Arctic explores four extraordinary areas of the arctic giving a unique insight into what life is like for animals trying to survive in these incredible habitats. (discovery.com)
  • The offspring of wild animals crossbred to domestic dogs and cats (wild animal hybrids) are considered wild animals by the National Association of State and Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. (cdc.gov)
  • Wild animals and wild animal hybrids should not be kept as pets. (cdc.gov)
  • The BC SPCA acknowledges that there are many wild-domestic hybrids currently living in homes but does not support ongoing breeding of these animals. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Given the unique needs of wild-domestic animal hybrids, animal welfare organizations are not equipped to handle and house them, and this places strain on their limited resources. (spca.bc.ca)
  • As they retain their wild instincts, wild-domestic animal hybrids require special consideration for handling, housing and veterinary care beyond the general care given to their domestic breeds (Eckermann-Ross, 2014). (spca.bc.ca)
  • The BC SPCA is opposed to non-therapeutic procedures (e.g., declawing, removal of canine teeth) for behavioural reasons that are often used to make wild-domestic animal hybrids more manageable. (spca.bc.ca)
  • The act aims to ensure that where private individuals keep dangerous wild animals they do so in circumstances that create no risk to the public and safeguard the welfare of the animals. (cambridge.gov.uk)
  • Postexposure prophylaxis should be initiated as soon as possible following exposure to such wildlife unless the animal has already been tested and determined not to be rabid. (cdc.gov)
  • If postexposure prophylaxis has been initiated and subsequent testing shows that the exposing animal was not rabid, postexposure prophylaxis can be discontinued. (cdc.gov)
  • Unless proper equipment is available, though, don't attempt to capture a possibly rabid animal. (healthychildren.org)
  • This can include measures such as building fences to keep wild animals out of agricultural areas - which must be done with careful planning to ensure animals aren't cut off from seasonal water sources - providing compensation to farmers for damages caused by wild animals, or allowing both domestic and wild animals to use the same land as in Kenya. (gvi.co.uk)
  • When a European has set traps for tigers, the people of the neighbourhood have been known to go by night to the place and explain to the animals that the traps are not set by them nor with their consent. (sacred-texts.com)
  • If you frame some rules and write books on morality and civilization and ask them to follow them they are as stupid as lions and tigers which do not understand a bit of the books and continue to behave in their wild way. (boloji.com)
  • People are dyeing their dogs and domesticated animals to look like pandas, tigers and other wild animals. (neatorama.com)
  • Authorities did the right thing in seizing animals from Wilson's Wild Animal Park, which, among numerous other abuses, left bears and tigers to bake alive in the hot sun, kept a highly social monkey in isolation, and packed three tigers into a cramped cage. (peta.org)
  • The World Animal Protection U.S. has notified Gucci U.S. of its concern over the luxury brand's use of tigers in its Gucci Tiger collection campaign, and has asked it to stop using wild animals in its ads. (yahoo.com)
  • World Animal Protection urges Gucci to stop using wild animals in their campaigns and issue a statement that tigers belong in the wild. (yahoo.com)
  • More tigers live in captivity in the U.S. than the mere 3,900 who remain in the wild. (yahoo.com)
  • Whether bred in captivity or captured from the wild, the stress these tigers undergo when forced to pose for photos is immense. (yahoo.com)
  • Yet, by some estimates, there are thousands of tigers in captivity in American backyards _ more than there are in the wild on the planet. (ktar.com)
  • It is fairly common to see deer, geese, foxes and many other animals on an NIH campus. (nih.gov)
  • For their own welfare and for public safety, suspected hybrid animals should undergo thorough behavioural assessments to assess their suitability to be placed in a home or accredited sanctuary. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Best Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operates the nation's largest sanctuary for homeless animals and provides adoption, spay/neuter, and educational programs. (bestfriends.org)
  • Help end the suffering of wild animals in captivity and in the wild. (zoocheck.com)
  • In Ohio, the state Senate recently passed a bill that would ban new ownership of lions, monkeys and other exotic animals, but allows current owners to keep their animals by obtaining a new state-issued permit by 2014 and meeting other strict conditions. (ktar.com)
  • 3) big game, predominantly venison , including roebuck , deer , elk , moose , and caribou but also including other large animals such as bear and wild boar. (britannica.com)
  • Wild boar ( Sus scrofa ). (britannica.com)
  • The absence of validated assessments contributes to the challenge of identifying appropriate homes, and unfortunately, there is often limited capacity for animal care organizations or accredited sanctuaries to take in these animals due to their wild nature and specialized needs. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Now, in one of the most sweeping analyses to date, a scientist has brought together all the research on the subject and found that, from bees to birds to wolves, many animals have an ability to process and represent numbers-arguably a form of counting . (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Studying cognition in the wild is a challenge. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If we really want to understand the evolution of cognition and human intelligence, we need to study not only whether our closest relatives do or do not use certain cognitive skills, but also the conditions in which animals employ these skills in daily survival in their habitat," says Janmaat. (sciencedaily.com)
  • After summarizing the advantages of observational field-based studies, Janmaat addresses the question how we can study cognition in the wild, especially when working with highly endangered animals. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Such a finding extends our knowledge of animal cognition, a field that has grown exponentially in recent years. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Now, researchers hope to use the data to understand how animals interact with their ecosystems. (livescience.com)
  • Habitat loss not only affects individual animals, but also entire ecosystems. (gvi.co.uk)
  • By taking action to address poaching, we can help to ensure the survival of African wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit. (gvi.co.uk)
  • In animal behaviour studies priority is often given to the recording of behaviours that the target animal performs, such as its visit to a food source, how long it eats, how many other animals are present, or whom it grooms. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Students select a Human Body Part Card then choose an animal(s) that has a comparable body part that is specially suited for the environment and behaviours of that animal. (scienceworld.ca)
  • Hybrid animals vary in their "wildness" depending on their genetic composition. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Africa is home to an incredible array of wild animals, from majestic lions and graceful giraffes, to intelligent chimpanzees and powerful elephants. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Habitat loss is a major problem facing many wild animals, including those found in Africa. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Human-wildlife conflict is a major challenge facing many wild animals, including those found in Africa. (gvi.co.uk)
  • Wild animals were always a part of our lives in Kariba (Zimbabwe, Africa)," reveals Grace. (mymodernmet.com)
  • We can't get enough of the animals with whom we share the planet, and while the question of man's impact on other creatures is widely debated, there are a number of organizations in Nevada that raise the art of caretaking to a whole new level. (nevadamagazine.com)
  • Animal shelters and other animal care organizations are faced with the difficult task of determining if animals are a wild hybrid. (spca.bc.ca)
  • The penalty for hunting a Mediterranean monk seal will be 16,000 liras ($2,000), while some 13,200 liras ($1,664) will be assessed for a wild cat and some 25,000 liras ($3,150) for a gazelle, according to the notice. (hurriyetdailynews.com)
  • Motion-triggered cameras helped to capture more than 320,000 photos of wild animals living in the Serengeti in Tanzania. (livescience.com)
  • How to Draw Wild Animals: Step-by-Step Drawings! (doverpublications.com)
  • Visual learners will benefit from pictures of cute baby animals, images of predators in action, and, in one case, graphic novel-style drawings. (schoollibraryjournal.com)
  • For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. (livescience.com)
  • Stay up to date on the latest vegan trends and get breaking animal rights news delivered straight to your inbox! (peta.org)
  • Join the herd for news about animals, events, and more. (nwtrek.org)
  • What Should You Do if You Encounter a Wild Animal? (nih.gov)
  • If you encounter a wild animal that needs help while off campus, your best option is to contact your state's Department of Natural Resources. (nih.gov)
  • Less space for landfills means more space for animals, animals like bobcats, deer, and the Texas State Small Mammal, the armadillo. (houstonzoo.org)
  • JEFFERSON CITY - Fall has arrived, and that means more wild animals, especially deer, are on the move as cooler temperatures begin to settle in and nights become longer. (modot.org)
  • Crews will address any deer, animal or debris on a highway that is a safety hazard, meaning that the item is in the driving or passing lane, or partially in either lane or on the shoulder. (modot.org)
  • he commonly believes that animals are endowed with feelings and intelligence like those of men, and that, like men, they possess souls which survive the death of their bodies either to wander about as disembodied spirits or to be born again in animal form. (sacred-texts.com)
  • The work was done in a lab, but should any of the modified insects escape, they would be able to spread widely - unlike mosquitoes, which rely on ecological niches - and breed with the wild population. (nature.com)
  • If one of the animals should so far forget himself as to devour one of his human kinsfolk, the chief of the tribe, or in his absence an old man familiar with the tribal customs, repairs at the head of the people to the edge of the water, and summons the family of the culprit to deliver him up to the arm of justice. (sacred-texts.com)
  • Moreover, wild animals market can be the source for diseases spreading from animals to human beings. (change.org)
  • Uncultured Human Beings and Wild animals! (boloji.com)
  • Just as we avoid wild animals we must learn to avoid uncultured and wild human beings. (boloji.com)
  • Do the activity backwards, linking specialized animal body parts to similar human body parts. (scienceworld.ca)
  • PETA's motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to use for entertainment," and the group opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview. (peta.org)
  • Human exposure situations involving animals maintained in United States Department of Agriculture-licensed research facilities or accredited zoological parks should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. (cdc.gov)
  • In yet another unfortunate reminder of how awful human beings can be, a well-known local charity that rescues and cares for animals in distress is facing a multi-thousand dollar loss after some a-hole broke into their van and stole the equipment inside. (blogto.com)
  • Dogs (seroprevalence 15%) and horses (seroprevalence 4%) merit further consideration among domestic animals for use as sentinels for either tracking virus activity or as an early warning system for mitigation of human risk. (medscape.com)
  • Consequently, risk assessments of MeHg exposure could be inaccurate because studies (human or animal) usually do not focus on later stages of life and therefore could miss delayed effects. (nih.gov)
  • But the research, published in the new issue of Trends in Ecology and Evolution , "shows that basic numerical abilities are very widespread in the animal kingdom, and can be advantageous in the struggle for survival. (nationalgeographic.com)
  • Wild animals are particularly specialized, as their survival depends on it. (scienceworld.ca)
  • A 2021 report noted that some animals are developing larger beaks, legs and ears to better regulate their body temperatures. (wtop.com)
  • LOS ANGELES (AP) - Of all the beasts set free by the suicidal owner of an exotic animal farm in Ohio last year, few were as scary or as lethal as the big cats. (ktar.com)
  • Meanwhile, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will return five surviving exotic animals, including two leopards, to Terry Thompson's widow, Marian Thompson. (ktar.com)
  • She provides a five-step guideline for future data collection designs for scholars who want to investigate cognitive abilities in wild animals by observation and a synthesis of traditional and novel methods. (sciencedaily.com)
  • By being bitten by an infected insect or animal. (nih.gov)
  • The first, Animals, is a series of studio portraits in which live animals are paired with nude models, just a couple of god's creatures hanging out the way he intended-in the buff. (hintmag.com)
  • Each piece is so true to life that you can almost feel the warm energy of her wild subjects coming from the canvas. (mymodernmet.com)
  • For nearly 40 years Zoocheck has been a leader in the fight against the use of wild animals in circuses. (zoocheck.com)
  • Zoocheck has been working aggressively for a number of years to stop the exploitation of wild animals in this manner. (zoocheck.com)
  • The Animals have been in the works for nearly two years. (hintmag.com)
  • Interbreeding between a wild and a domesticated animal negates thousands of years of domestication. (spca.bc.ca)
  • Meet an Adirondack animal ambassador and experience them up-close while engaging in observation and conversations to uncover the hidden stories of our wild neighbors. (wildcenter.org)
  • I miss this and want to share the tangible presence of wild nature with as many people as I can. (mymodernmet.com)
  • The intention of the license is to protect the health and welfare of the animal and ensure its security and other people's safety. (pembrokeshire.gov.uk)
  • For the rest, the objective is to restore their health and release them back into the wild. (bestfriends.org)
  • Accordingly the savage makes it a rule to spare the life of those animals which he has no pressing motive for killing, at least such fierce and dangerous animals as are likely to exact a bloody vengeance for the slaughter of one of their kind. (sacred-texts.com)
  • Anyone that keeps an animal defined as being dangerous under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (opens in new tab) needs to be licensed by the Council. (pembrokeshire.gov.uk)
  • While the slaughter was chilling, it was truly panic-inducing that an unstable owner had accumulated such a collection of dangerous animals. (ktar.com)
  • When accidents happen and these wild cats are released into our neighborhoods, it causes panic, puts a strain on our local public safety responders and is extremely dangerous," McKeon said. (ktar.com)
  • Private individuals wishing to keep certain dangerous wild animals must have a licence from us. (cambridge.gov.uk)
  • To apply for a dangerous wild animal licence, fill in the application form [PDF, 22Kb] and return it to us. (cambridge.gov.uk)
  • Animals classified as "dangerous wild animals" are identified in an accompanying schedule to the act. (cambridge.gov.uk)