Swimming with dolphins in the open ocean might seem like a much better activity to pay for and support than swimming with dolphins in captivity, but the truth is that either way, dolphins are negatively affected. Many people don’t realize that swimming with dolphins in the ocean disrupts their routine and causes changes in their
A cat family that had been living under a deck, came out from hiding one night when they saw rescuers coming their way. Flatbush Cats Early September, Flatbush Cats, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) focused cat rescue in Brooklyn, New York, was contacted about a feline family that needed help. A neighborhood cat and her six kittens
Rescuers saved four kittens found in a trash bag and went back to find their mom. Saving One Life – San Diego Brenda Ortiz, an animal rescuer based in Los Angeles, was contacted about a feline family that had been abandoned in a neighborhood of southern Los Angeles. A Good Samaritan from the area heard
The French government has approved the legal trapping and hunting of more than 150,000 wild birds in France this season – a total higher than last year’s permitted catches. The figures, published on 5 September, legalise the use of various trapping methods, some of which are widely considered inhumane and invariably inflict pain and suffering
To Loijuk the elephant, nothing is more important than family — especially now that she is starting one of her own. In 2006, the orphaned elephant was found all alone at only 5 months old, and was rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) in Kenya. She was hand-raised by SWT until she was old enough
If Quentin Leroy had blinked, he might have never seen her. But thankfully, he caught a glimpse just in time. Quentin Leroy While out for a motorcycle ride near his home in Belgium late last month, Leroy spotted a little life huddled in the most perilous of places — a kitten moments away from disaster.
More and more we’re seeing cats being kept as inside pets only, and there is good reason for this. The great outdoors, even in your neighborhood, are full of dangers for our domestic felines. Dogs, coyotes, other wildlife, cars, cruel humans, infectious diseases, and even other cats are all reasons to keep your kitty confined
Photo: Ryan David Brown When Steve Kress set out in 1973 to reintroduce Atlantic Puffins to an island that had last hosted them a century ago, he did not fully comprehend the potential magnitude of this single project. His idea was to translocate chicks from Canada to Eastern Egg Rock, an island off Maine’s coast, and raise them
A neighborhood cat and her kittens were rescued from life on the streets. Her little lookalike quickly stood out. Cindy Congdon @foster_kittens A Good Samaritan from Seattle, Washington brought a cat and her kittens to the Seattle Humane Society for help. The tortoiseshell, named Rosie, was living outside until a neighbor noticed she was pregnant.
It’s been widely known for some time now that cetaceans do not belong in captivity. Marine mammals like whales and dolphins are incredibly intelligent and highly social animals that belong in the wild with their pods. Like all other captive wild animals, their health is also negatively affected and deteriorates when in captivity. In the
Even though Charley is a Great Dane puppy and absolutely huge, she’s still scared of a lot of things. “She goes into attack mode over things that are out of place,” Jessi Mach, Charley’s mom, told The Dodo. “She has kept us ‘safe’ from candles, trash cans, baskets and weird things that she thinks don’t
Tundra Swans. Photo: William Pohley/Audubon Photography Awards Washington, DC (September 12, 2019)—Today, the Bureau of Land Management released its final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for oil and gas drilling within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, an area that is pristine habitat for birds and other wildlife. The FEIS describes a massive
Great Blue Heron. Photo: Alexia Svejda/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON—Today, the White House announced its final repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, a 2015 law which protects wetlands—essential habitat for birds and other wildlife. This is the first step in a two-phase proposal by the Administration to repeal the previous rule and
(Picture Credit: Tacio Philip Sansonovski / EyeEm/Getty Images) You may have heard the term “Schrödinger’s Cat” referred to in party conversation or vaguely recall it from high school physics class. It’s a thought experiment, and it’s as famous as it is vexing. Schrödinger’s Cat is alive. Schrödinger’s Cat is dead. It’s both until you confirm
A stray cat who was brought to a clinic, surprised everyone when they found newborn kittens in her carrier. Itty Bitty Kitty Committee A few months ago, a calico cat was brought to Fix’Em Clinic in West Virginia, as a stray. When staff came in to check on her, they were surprised by what they
A massacre of nearly 1500 Turtle Doves in one day by foreign tourist hunters in the Marrakech region sparked great outrage in Morocco. The total exceeded by three times the hunting quota set by the law according to an official inquiry. A hunting party organized in the region of Marrakech has turned into a real
Meet Bella Salvino — a little girl with big heart for animals, and a clear knack for solving mysteries. Jacqui Salvino The other day, 10-year-old Bella and her mother found a flyer on their home’s doorstep. A cat named Alfred, belonging to one of their neighbors, had gone missing and his owners were desperate to
This is Bella Sellers — an 11-year-old girl from Florida who just started sixth grade. Tiffany Kennedy With the new school year now underway, Bella certainly has a lot on her plate — but there’s someone special who’s still always on her mind. (And, on this day, secretly in her backpack, too.) Tiffany Kennedy Bella’s
Snow Goose. Photo: Danny Hancock/Audubon Photography Awards Washington, DC (September 11, 2019)—Today, leaders in the U.S. Senate introduced the Arctic Refuge Protection Act to designate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain a wilderness area and protect it from destructive oil and gas development. Later this week, the U.S. House of Representatives is slated to
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) There are a lot of different theories and practices when it comes to introducing your new baby to your cat. Parenting sites may have a different approach than a pet site like CatTime. However, the best advice I can give you is to read as many articles and research as much
A disturbing new report released this week reveals that British hunters have killed 500 baboons and other primates over a 30-year period. In recent years, tourists have brought hundreds of dead primates and their body parts back to the UK as “trophies” from hunting trips. The report follows the release of photos showing British tourists
A family found an orphaned kitten alone in a garden. They took him in and saved his life with a bottle. Chatons Orphelins Montréal About a month ago, a family from Montreal Canada spotted a tiny kitten in a garden all alone. His cat mother never returned for him. Genevieve scooped him up and brought
photo credit: The John James Audubon Center For almost 200 years, James Audubon’s magnificent and defining art book, The Birds of America, has been an ongoing inspiration for many lovers of birds in thousands of ways. Little did John James Audubon realize that, generations later, his name would become synonymous with birds of all species
When Danni Meyerson first started Tiny Pet Rescue out of her house in 2010, she was hoping to help a handful of the kittens born on the streets of Tel Aviv, Israel. She has since rescued and rehomed hundreds of tiny kittens; given advice to rescuers and fosterers all over the world; and even has
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) We at CatTime love our daily dose of cat facts. If you’ve come looking for facts about totally terrific tortoiseshell cats, you’re in the right place! Torties are sweet, lovable felines with a feisty side that’s sure to keep you on your toes. Here are a few facts you may not
Fanta was rescued along with her siblings. When she discovered cuddles, she didn’t want to stop. Patricia Lika @fosterkittensvegas Patricia Lika, a foster volunteer based in Las Vegas, took in four kittens that were brought to her local shelter, in a box. They were in poor shape and covered in filth. “They were severely malnourished
Recent evidence suggests that great white sharks have all but vanished from the coast of Cape Town and no one can understand why. As with many other coastal towns, Cape Town has had a long term love/hate relationship with great white sharks. They are the main attraction for South Africa’s shark-diving industry but have also
Kevin Hollingsworth was stuck in traffic on his way to work in Los Angeles when suddenly the best thing happened to lift his mood — a gigantic husky sticking his head out a car window, living his best life, passed by. “I thought, ‘Oh! What a cute dog!’ But we were moving so I couldn’t
The medium-size Golden Parakeet is almost entirely yellow—a rich, bright color, like a jar of French mustard—save for deep green feathers along the tips of its wings. The indigenous people of the Amazon call it an ararajuba, or small yellow macaw. The endemic Brazilian Amazon birds are known for caring so much for their young that they
(Picture Credit: Getty Images) The tabby cat is one of the most popular types of cats in America. They’re also considered one of the most “classic” looking domestic cats, most likely because they’re the most common. But just because they’re common doesn’t mean they’re boring. In fact, there are plenty of fascinating facts about tabby
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