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"From Loving Animals to a Profession". .. Dongshin University Hosts Recruitment Briefing with Animal Keeper
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (285+ words) Published 06 May. 2026 16: 26(KST) The Department of Companion Animal Studies at Dongshin University invited a practicing animal keeper to provide students with hands-on, field-oriented experience. The Department of Companion Animal Studies at Dongshin University recently announced on May 6 that it had…...
"Didn't Give Filming Permission": Sea Turtle Slaps Diver, Internet Users Amused
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (262+ words) Published 06 May. 2026 08: 34(KST) Interest among internet users surged after a sea turtle, usually known for its gentle nature, was spotted approaching a diver first and waving its flipper. On May 6, Yonhap News TV, citing NDTV and other sources, reported that…...
Eastar Jet Launches '2026 Stray Dog Adoption Encouragement Campaign"
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (224+ words) Eastar Jet Launches '2026 Stray Dog Adoption Encouragement Campaign' Published 06 May. 2026 08: 34(KST) Eastar Jet announced on May 6 that it will launch the '2026 Stray Dog Adoption Encouragement Campaign' in celebration of Family Month. This campaign aims to promote a positive perception of…...
T'way Air Launches Detection Dog Adoption Program "From Detection Dog to Companion Dog"
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (365+ words) Published 06 May. 2026 08: 38(KST) T'way Air announced on May 6 that it will launch an adoption matching program for retired quarantine detection dogs, called "From Detection Dog to Companion Dog," in collaboration with Sono Pet and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency....
Companion Cats: Most Common Diseases by Age. .. "Conjunctivitis" in Kittens, "Chronic Kidney Disease" in Seniors
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (149+ words) Published 06 May. 2026 11: 00(KST) It has been found that the most common disease affecting companion cats between one and two years old is conjunctivitis. For adult cats aged three to eight, periodontal disease is most frequent, while after the age of…...
Companion Dogs Over Two Months Old Must Be Registered. .. Fines for Noncompliance
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (95+ words) Published 29 Apr. 2026 11: 13(KST) In order to keep a companion dog that is two months old or older, it must be registered with the local government. Failure to register may result in a fine of up to 1 million won. On April…...
"Tragedy While Watching Neighbor's Grandson": Dog Owner Sentenced to 2 Years and 2 Months After 6-Year-Old Killed by Large Dogs
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (186+ words) Published 29 Apr. 2026 08: 18(KST) Updated 29 Apr. 2026 08: 19(KST) A woman in her 50s in the United States was sentenced to prison after her large dogs attacked and killed a 6-year-old child while she was briefly looking after her neighbor's grandson. On April 25, local…...
Turned Up TV to Hide Meowing. .. Chinese Man Abused 1, 500 Cats Over Four Years
1+ week, 2+ day ago (206+ words) Published 27 Apr. 2026 13: 48(KST) In China, a man is under investigation by authorities for allegedly abusing and killing more than 1, 000 cats over several years. According to the Hong Kong Ming Pao and other local media outlets on April 27, a man surnamed…...
"Did a 19m Giant Octopus Rule the Cretaceous Seas?". .. Apex Predator Theory Raised [Reading Science]
1+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) Published 24 Apr. 2026 03: 00(KST) While mosasaurs and sharks have long been considered the apex predators that dominated the Cretaceous seas, a new possibility has emerged suggesting that a colossal octopus, potentially reaching lengths of up to 19 meters, may have been at…...
From Simple Viewing to a "Site of Respect for Life": Surge in Uchi Zoo Visitors
1+ week, 6+ day ago (232+ words) Published 23 Apr. 2026 13: 27(KST) The number of citizens visiting Gwangju Uchi Zoo is on the rise. As the zoo has shifted its operation from simply focusing on viewing animals to publicly sharing the processes of rescue, treatment, and recovery, observers note…...