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RSPCA say they receive 10 calls a day about animals affected by rubbish
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (675+ words) The RSPCA has revealed they receive an average of 10 calls a day about animals affected by rubbish, and reports spike even higher in the summer months. Friday (5 June) is World Environment Day, and the charity warn that how we dispose…...
Appeal launched as animal attacks increase in west Wales
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (878+ words) RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a cat has been shot for a second time and has subsequently died following an air gun attack. Concern is growing from the animal welfare charity and the local community after a number…...
RSPCA says "undervalued" wildlife missing from celebratory banknote shortlist
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (600+ words) A public debate about which animals should appear on banknotes is an opportunity for a "celebration of wildlife" " but the RSPCA thinks some underappreciated species are missing from the Bank of England's shortlist. The Bank of England has launched an…...
Wales set to choose nation's favourite butterfly as voting nears close
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (375+ words) Three species are neck and neck in Wales for the coveted title of Britain's Favourite Butterfly. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on the people of Wales to back their favourite butterfly as the race to crown the nation's champion…...
Parasitic fly "sacrifices sight" after finding host, researchers discover
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (439+ words) A blood-feeding parasitic fly appears to reduce its visual sensitivity after finding a host and permanently giving up flight, according to new research led by scientists in Wales. Researchers at Aberystwyth University and the University of Florence studied deer keds,…...
Owner disqualified from keeping animals after dog suffered "chronic pain and discomfort
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (593+ words) Nation. cymru - Do Not Process My Personal Information A Ceredigion man has been disqualified from keeping animals after failing to seek treatment for three injured dogs. Rhys Ebenezer (04/01/99), of Llangeitho, Tregaron, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates" Court on Thursday (21 May) where…...
Moments of great joy: My latest visit to Skomer's puffins
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (1065+ words) I first saw puffins at RSPB Ynys Lawd, on Ynys M'n about 10 years ago. It was like playing the bird version of "where's Wally, trying to spot one of only up to about a dozen puffins, at a huge distance…...
Welsh zoo recognised among UK's top animal attractions
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (355+ words) A tropical zoo has been recognised as one of the UK's leading animal attractions after receiving industry accreditation for standards in animal care, conservation and education. Plantasia Tropical Zoo has been awarded full accreditation by the British and Irish Association…...
Watch live: Three eggs laid at Llyn Brenig Osprey Project
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (455+ words) For the eighth season, a pair of ospreys have laid eggs at their nest on the banks of Llyn Brenig. The current pair are male osprey, ringed LJ2, and female osprey, ringed 372. This is their third season together and after chasing…...
Rescue charity appeals for help after taking in 12 chihuahuas
1+ week, 2+ day ago (361+ words) A south Wales rescue charity is appealing for donations after taking in 12 nervous chihuahuas surrendered following a change in their owner's circumstances. In a Facebook post, Hope Rescue shared that they had welcomed the "tiny" chihuahuas into their care, saying:…...