Trunk Call: How Elephants Communicate Using Secret Language

February 23rd, 2010

Daily Mail:

Their trumpeting is loud enough to rattle every snake in the jungle.

But it seems elephants have a secret quiet side too – at least to us humans.

Scientists are trying to decode a series of deep growl calls, much of which are inaudible to our ears…

Protest To Save Felixstowe Animal Centre

February 23rd, 2010

BBC News:

More than 300 people turned out in a Suffolk seaside resort to march in protest against the closure of an animal rescue centre.

Felixstowe’s Blue Cross Animal Centre is under threat of closure as the charity re-allocates resources…

Animal Centre Has Deluge Of Degus

February 23rd, 2010

Oxford Mail:

A west Oxfordshire animal centre has had an influx of degus rescued from dustbins and washing machines.

The 22 rodents – similar to chinchillas – arrived at The Blue Cross Centre, near Burford, after being transferred from another charity…

Animal Abuser Online Registry Proposed For California

February 23rd, 2010

LA Times:

Animal abusers may soon be on same level as sex offenders by getting listed in an online registry, complete with their addresses and where they are employed, if one California senator has his way…

Greyhound Trainer Banned For Life From Keeping Animals

February 23rd, 2010

Liverpool Echo:

A greyhound trainer has been banned for life from keeping animals after neglecting 29 dogs in his care.

Ian Street, 49, had previously entered a guilty plea to 11 charges of failing to provide a suitable environment or protect animals from pain, suffering, injury and disease…

Nottinghamshire Police Dog Handler Guilty Of Animal Cruelty

February 23rd, 2010

Guardian:

Judge censures force over officer with mental health problems at time of incident in which two dogs died of heatstroke in car…

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