Despite global condemnation, the hunting season for bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales returns causing the sea to turn red as the numbers fall. This gruesome spectacle of tyranny and bloodshed has reached the sky, as many as a 100 dolphins and around 50 whales have been killed during the first hunt of the season which started on 1st of September. Incredibly brutal and vicious attacks on not expecting anything mammals have sparkled a worldwide debate about these incidents. It’s been confirmed that many more will die as the hunters are not willing to stop profiting from innocent death.
What is surprising the town’s officials of Taiji in Japan are considering the slaughter a s a legitimate pest control which will bring more good than bad. What they don’t know is that the dolphins are far more than just mammals.
It has come to our attention that there has been a drop in numbers of grizzly bears in both Canada and United States of America. A various photographers from around the world that were ‘hunting’ for snapshots of these really big buddies, came disappointed after finding out that the amount of bears that was coming to the riverside to feed on salmon has drastically dropped. Ecologist around the country started voting for not opening the hunting season as the bears are in small numbers, presumably due to the starvation as the salmon is being intercepted by fishers before they get to the the river.
From 10 million of salmons that were expected to come back only 1 million turned up proving that the grizzlies are more likely to go without their favorite dish – a pink fish.
A bear on a rampage injured nine people at the service station in Nyukawa, central Japan, around 140 miles west of Tokyo. The bear first attacked people at the bus parking area and than was trapped in the lodge of the souvenir shop where was shot dead by a qualified hunter after an hour long terrifying experience. No one suffered any major damage (apart form the bear).
This highway service station is a very nice place with amazing scenic views, although locals say that the bears are usually keeping their distance from the urban areas like this particular service station and that the bear attacks are very rare.
Many of us hate these little fellas. We think that they are disgusting, little creatures with no meaning in life, so we kill plenty of them if we find them in the house. But consider this: a spider might become very useful at times, especially during the summer/fall time when flies and mosquitoes are on the run and often inside the premises which annoys us a lot more than a tiny eight-legged freak. How useful?
Spiders are natural predators and hunt small insects for food. An average spider can catch and dispose around 20 flies in your house and it’s very effective at it so if you keep it alive this little hero can do the job for you. So when you see the spider, don’t run for a book or a shoe just to kill it. It didn’t do anything wrong while trying to survive. Leave it alone or take it outside, but remember that spiders are more useful than you think!
A vehicle carrying beehives hit a truck today near Mediterranean resort of Marmaris, releasing the furious insects and starting a nightmare for all the people involved in the crash. Around 20 people were stung and taken to the hospital, including rescue squad which was suppose to get the injured out of the scene. The bees were infesting the whole area and the local beekeepers where called into the action using blankets, fire and water hoses to drive the bees away from the scene. It took the about an hour to evacuate all injured and stung from the scene.
A similar accident happened in 2006 when the van carrying beehives overturned on the road releasing the dangerous stingers that nearly killed two drivers.
We all love our pets, sometimes even more than our neighbors which might look awkward to some people. We care about our dogs, cats, birds and even spiders. But there is a specie that is far more threatened than any of our favorite furry friends. Yes, it’s all about pandas. These big fellas are not only the biggest grass eaters in China, but also one of the most endangered ones. Some Britons say that we should stop supporting them and let them be killed by hunters and poachers. But for once young people from China stood out from the crowd and with the support from their government they will try and change panda’s history. The animal that survived nearly half a million years is not just a symbol of freedom – many other species depend on their survival so go on and change the world!
Australians announced that since gathering the very first data into one huge catalog of wildlife creatures and plants three years ago our database has expanded in about 6.8 per cent proving that the research is a valuable asset to humanity. Currently the statistics say that we have gathered data about 1.9 million different species living on Earth. So far this impressive collection of wild life allows us to better understand our planet and protect the best of it by trying to preserve the most valuable animals. Although Australians proved useful in gathering data it’s been said that total number of species is closer to 11 millions.
British Broadcasting Corporation finally made it to the end of their biggest project of the last few months. From now on we are able to follow lives of the most astonishing, rare and incredible animals from all around the world just by browsing BBC’s website. The biggest online zoo just opened up and we are really excited about the content of the website. The website is gathering clips featuring very interesting material about freaky, sometimes dangerous but overall everyday mates of ours – animals. Starting with over 370 species the content grows and it’s very interesting, therefore anyone can find something suitable!
When you live within the city center range and usually are out at work during the day it’s good to have your neighbor or a friend to visit your property and make sure that your animals are fine. Trustful neighbor is a treasure, and they usually won’t mind checking upon your little ones, plus you will be sure that your home is safe from burglars and other unfriendly types.
In return, when you have your day off and stay at home you can check up on their household an make sure that everything is as it should be. There is nothing better than the feeling that you can always count on somebody to overlook your place while you are away.
You’ve heard of postmen being attacked by dogs yes? The scene usually goes like this; the postman opens the gate to go up the path and posts his letters in the front door or post box. The dog lays in wait for his mortal enemy and charges out of the bushes as the postman is going about his job. The postman runs away and the dog feels like it has done its duty by protecting the family from this intruder! So imagine this, you’re a postman and you have to post your letters at a house with no fence and an open yard. And there is a big dog waiting to attack you. Yes, I would be terrified too. Imagine walking to the post box which is on the door at the side of the house and seeing the dog charging towards you, barking loudly. Imagine your surprise when the dog stops feet away from you, cowers away and leaves you alone. You think it must be magic, but it’s not. It is probably an invisible fence! You can buy these electronic barriers to stop dogs going anywhere you do not want. The dog wears a collar that gives him a mild shock similar to static electricity if he goes near the boundary and it is very quickly learned that he must stay within a certain area. Perhaps if you are a postman, a leaflet on these electric fences should be posted to every house with a dog!