Archive for ‘animal exploitation’
‘Crocodile Hunter’s’ Son ‘proud’ of Snakebite
February 18th, 2008
The 4-year-old son of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin wasn’t at all alarmed when he was recently bitten by a baby boa constrictor, according to his mother.
Trying to Measure one of the Largest Snakes in Captivity
January 24th, 2008
The Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Florida has just acquired what may be one of the biggest snakes in captivity. A crew measured the huge python Wednesday and she came in at 21 feet, nine inches
Cold Weather Pet Precautions
January 22nd, 2008
As the weather temps dip, officials remind you to look after outdoor animals.
Hybrid research to go ahead
January 17th, 2008
Regulators have given scientists the green light to create human-animal embryos for research.
Japan’s speediest rodent
January 15th, 2008
The mice competed in a rodent run at a Japan zoo to celebrate the year of the Rat.
Near Escapes At SF Zoo Raise Safety Questions
January 12th, 2008
Reports of two other animals who nearly escaped at the San Francisco Zoo after last month’s tiger mauling is raising questions about the zoo’s safety.
Papers May Link SF Tiger Survivors To Taunting
January 11th, 2008
Court papers released by the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office may link the brothers who survived the fatal tiger attack to possible drug use and taunting.
Warming forces Iditarod changes
January 10th, 2008
The modern challenges of global warming and population growth are catching up with the world’s most famous sled dog race.
Former Zoo Employee: I Saw Tiger Attack Coming
January 10th, 2008
A former employee of the San Francisco zoo says he warned authorities of problems with the zoo’s emergency response procedures. The zoo says he is exploiting the situtaion for his wrongful termination lawsuit
Mall Death-Woman’s Blood Alcohol 3X Legal Driving Limit
January 8th, 2008
She died while trying to pet a police horse at Marketplace Mall over the weekend.
Horse Tramples and Kills Woman
January 8th, 2008
Police in upstate new york are investigating the cause of death for a 51-year-old woman who died after trying to pet a police horse. Her family says she was trampled to death. Police say the evidence is inconclusive.
Gruelling sled dog race kicks off in Alps
January 7th, 2008
The Grand Odyssey international dog-sled race kicked off in the Alpine town of Avoriaz on Sunday. Twenty-one mushers and their dogs will race 1,000 kilometres through the French and Swiss Alps over 10 days. Nearly 300 dogs, grouped in teams from nine countries, are taking part in this year’s race, considered on a par with Alaska’s Iditarod sled dog race …
SF Zoo To Reopen For First Time After Mauling
January 3rd, 2008
The San Francisco Zoo will reopen on Thursday, the first time it has been opened since a tiger killed one person and injured two others on Christmas Day.
Zoo ‘Indifferent’ to First Tiger Report
January 2nd, 2008
The two brothers who survived a Christmas Day tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo that killed their friend were denied help for at least 30 minutes by zoo security who did not take their claims seriously, the brothers’ attorney said Tuesday.
Carcass of 37,000-year-old baby mammoth arrives in Japan for study
December 29th, 2007
The frozen carcass of a 37,000-year-old baby mammoth unearthed this summer in Siberia arrived in Japan on Saturday for tests that researchers hope will shed new light on the internal structure of the ancient beasts, an official said.
