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Till death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (369+ words) QUITO, Ecuador — When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate. With recently authorized "pet…...
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
1+ week, 3+ day ago (431+ words) RIO DE JANEIRO — Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures during their…...
Stay Cool, Calm, and Collected - The AKC Offers Tips on Helping Your Dog Beat the Summer Heat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (205+ words) NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, reminds dog owners the importance of…...
New study finds alarmingly low genetic diversity in Philippine eagle
1+ week, 5+ day ago (221+ words) The team aimed to create a draft genome of the Philippine eagle to help guide conservation efforts. Through collaboration with PEF, they sequenced the DNA of Philippine eagles under their care in Davao City. “A genome is a living organism’s…...
Happy 250th Birthday, America! AKC Reminds Dog Owners How to Celebrate 4th of July Safely with Your Pup
1+ week, 5+ day ago (152+ words) NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, reminds dog owners not to forget…...
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (317+ words) NEW YORK — Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, tucked away for decades in a drawer. The bone comes from the tail of a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur called a titanosaur. Scientists haven't yet identified the species it…...
Ontario Finalizes Animal Research Regulations, Leaving Critical Loopholes Unaddressed
2+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) TORONTO, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario's final regulations implementing the amendments to the Animals for Research Act enacted through Bill 75 have now been published and will come into force on January 1, 2027. Animal Alliance encouraged the Ontario government to adopt clearer definitions,…...
Zenapet Highlights Ongoing Conversations Around Aging Dogs and Mobility Support
2+ week, 2+ day ago (537+ words) Costa Mesa, California, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenapet has continued highlighting its Hip & Joint Superfood Supplement for Dogs as interest in canine mobility support continues to expand. According to the company, conversations surrounding aging dogs, joint wellness, and long-term mobility maintenance…...
The way we treat animals is the way we treat people
3+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) The Manila Times...
Scientists discover 'hyperparasite' in Malaysia Borneo jungle
3+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus in Borneo's jungles that preys on "zombie fungus" that are known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death. The new species was collected during multiple…...