London Zoo Reports First Afia Birago's Puddle Frog Births in Human Care
The program links London Zoo with Herp Conservation Ghana and the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana. Twenty adults arrived from Ghana in September…
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Calgary Zoo Posts ZooBOO Hours and Costume Rules for Halloween Weekend
The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo has scheduled ZooBOO for Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. Its event…
Ivy Leads Flower-Visit Counts in UK Pollinator Report, With Important Limits
Table 3 reports an average of 22 visits per 10-minute count on ivy and 20 on hogweed. Bramble, buddleja, knapweeds and thistles each averaged 14. The report…
Brownsville Officials Describe Cats and Ferrets Removed From a Home
WBBJ attributed reports of respiratory problems, infections, dehydration and parasites to shelter officials. Some animals were pregnant or nursing. Those…
Washington Dairy Bird Flu: Why Raw Milk Is a Risk for Cats
The state agriculture department's table records two herds on October 8, one on October 15 and five on October 16. The Yakima Health District repeats that…
NYC Council Passes Horse-Carriage Phaseout Bill, Targeting June 2028
New York City's Council approved a horse-carriage phaseout bill on October 22, 2026, setting a June 1, 2028 target for ending regular operations. The Council…
Delaware Bay Sand Tiger Shark Trade Raises a Population Data Question
The authors report complete destination data for 76 sharks collected in 2021–2024: nine went to U.S. destinations and 67 abroad, about 88%. A separate total…
Jackie the Big Bear Bald Eagle: Tests Identify Bird Flu as Underlying Cause of Death
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, pathologists at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance found a severe stomach ulcer associated with the…
Can a Dog DNA Test Really Predict Your Pet's Behavior? New 2026 Features Raise Questions
These are company descriptions of their own products. Embark pairs genetic insights with guided training. Wisdom Panel says its models combine genetic…
How Beavers Are Restoring Rivers in the American West
The barriers, called beaver dam analogs, use posts, branches and mud. AP reported more than 100 human-made dams on the Ramsay ranch, in addition to natural…
Charlie and Luna Lead Rover’s 2026 U.S. Dog Names; Rumi Tops Its Trend List
Popularity is counted by volume; trends measure growth subject to a minimum number of pets added in 2026. Rumi’s reported 71% increase is not its share of…
Argentina Reminds Pet Owners of Travel Certificate Rules Ahead of Vacation Season 2026
Argentina's animal health authority, SENASA, used an October 15, 2026 advisory to explain how owners can obtain the veterinary certificate needed to take…
Four Polo Mares Reported Dead in San Isidro Lightning Incident
La Nación described the mares as tethered and waiting for training, citing sources close to the case. TN described a practice and quoted a club source. Those…
Solensia Safety Update: What Cat Owners Should Review Before Each Injection
The agency's entry describes a labeling change, not a recall announcement. For an owner deciding whether to attend the next treatment appointment, the…
Cologne Customs Report 92 Animals Hidden in a Traveler’s Suitcase
The traveler had arrived from Mexico City via Istanbul, according to the customs statement. Officers searching his luggage found the animals; the agency said…
Vienna Hands Dog Owners Free Water Bottles to Protect Street Trees
Dog owners in Vienna's Neubau district are being offered small refillable water bottles in a neighborhood campaign intended to reduce urine exposure around…