[ad_1] For immediate release:May 18, 2021Contact:Megan Wiltsie 202-483-7382 Victoria, British Columbia – Following recent reports that Victoria Police had to rescue three dogs from hot cars – and that the temperature in one of the cars was reportedly 47 ° C (116 ° F), even though it was only 16 ° C (60 ° F) ). outside – PETA urgently warns of the importance never leave animals in hot vehicles… Last year, at least 31 pets died from heat-related causes… (These are just the ones reported – most are not.)Someone who leaves animals outside to get hurt in harsh weather…
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[ad_1] Photo by: Living Habitats / National Wildlife Federation Recording $ 25 million call grant from Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation was just transferred National Wildlife Federation #SaveLACougars Wildlife Crossing Construction Campaign Angels region. A grant for this landmark project will help them take their first steps this year. Wildlife crossing in Liberty Canyon via 101 Freeway – which will be the largest wildlife crossing in the world – will reunite a long-fragmented ecosystem, a hotspot of biodiversity, and help protect the endangered mountain lion population and other wildlife species that cause Santa monica mountains house. It will be…
[ad_1] PETA and NYCLASS Call on NYRA to Explain How Ties with Disgraced Coach Will Affect DecisionsFor immediate release:May 18, 2021Contact:David Pearl 202-483-7382 New York – PETA and NYCLASS today are calling on the New York Racing Association (NYRA) to explain how it will deal with conflicts of interest that could influence its decision on whether Coach Bob Buffert will be permanently banned from NYRA-operated tracks, provided that at least four board members have or have had business ties with the disgraced coach.On Monday, the NYRA suspended Buffert from racing on New York City tracks, pending a decision by the…
[ad_1] With the many changes in the world today, the sharp boom of cicadas in the eastern region of the United States is understandably worrisome. They are very similar to locusts, which gives them a rather ominous look, although they are not the same family.While locusts are more like grasshoppers, cicadas are like aphids. However, large numbers of any insect can be of concern without further information. Since they spawn in parks, neighborhoods, and literally anywhere else, it’s best to prepare.Understanding why these cicadas appear in Washington DC provides little insight based on this. tweet from pest control specialists… In…
[ad_1] Over the past 17 years, most Maryland residents have not seen a single cicada. There are people who will soon see the massive X brood move through the state, especially in neighboring states. While it may seem disturbing to see so many at once, these insects will provide an abundance of nutrients for many animals in the area. They do not have the destructive nature of locust swarms, so there is no need to fear or spray pesticides.BUT tweet from the Center for History and Culture of Maryland sheds light on researchers’ continued admiration for this animal since the…
[ad_1] Don’t hold your breath. IN Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) did not release videos from its secret baby monkey lab. It also does not offer tours to the public. Even staff are reportedly prohibited from filming videos or photos.So, PETA has released an exciting new video, compiled from footage taken at other national primate research centers and government laboratories that are doing the same methods. Watch the video below to see how baby monkeys suffer when used in experiments:What are the monkeys carrying inside the WaNPRC?More than 50 years ago, in 1970, the University of Washington experimenters set…
[ad_1] During a joint covert operation against suspected rhino poaching in southern Zimbabwe International Anti-Poaching Fund (IAPF) Early Sunday evening, the ranger was knocked off the road by two vehicles. Then the suspects, using ranger laces, tied his hands to the steering wheel, covered his head with a jacket, doused the car with fuel and set it on fire. Miraculously, he was able to escape through the window when they began to explode from the heat of the fire. The victim sustained severe burns on 30% of his body and was airlifted to a private hospital where he was stabilized,…
[ad_1] Stop and think about the loudest person you know. They are even nearly as loud as the noisiest animals on earth. While many animals expect them to be very quiet to surprise their prey, these animals use their loudness in unusual ways, such as finding another person, defending territory, cherishing a mate, or warning their companions about predators. The average human conversation is about 50 decibels, and the human eardrum ruptures at about 200 decibels. However, many of these animals regularly approach this level. This list of the loudest animals on Earth is compiled for the decibel level they…
[ad_1] For immediate release:May 17, 2021Contact:But back 202-483-7382 Washington – PETA ran ads on bus stops and bike routes in DC, denouncing the National Park Service (NPS) for promoting a controversial livestock development plan on California’s Point Reyes National Coast that would also kill thule. Elk the world’s rarest subspecies of elk.Today, most of the remaining Thule moose are trapped on a small peninsula on the national coast behind a high fence that protects feed resources for cattle. Hundreds of moose reportedly died in 2020 because a fence prevented them from looking for food and water elsewhere. However, the plan…
[ad_1] For immediate release:May 17, 2021Contact:Nicole Meyer 202-483-7382 Faithful, Wisconsin. “Upon learning that students from Loyal Elementary School were participating in a dairy-supported program, TeachKind – PETA’s humane education arm – sent a letter to School District Chief Loyal Wisconsin asking permission for Carly, PETA’s life-size mechanical cow. voiced by Alicia Silverstone to attend class. Carly could offer a different perspective on the dairy industry and give the kids an actual but age-appropriate lesson about cow’s milk production.In the letter, TeachKind indicates that the farm participating in the milking program allows calves to be raised in cages and fed with…