Man Walked Dog Whilst Driving Car

March 2nd, 2010

Press Association:

A dog owner too lazy to walk his pet has lost his driving licence after getting caught walking the animal while driving his car.

Paul Railton, 23, of County Durham, had wound down the window of his Nissan Navara to exercise his lurcher when police caught him.

Officers reported seeing him driving at 5mph along a country lane in County Durham…

Rare Siberian Tiger Cub Dies After Being Found In Woodpile

March 2nd, 2010

Times Online:

A Siberian tiger cub, one of the rarest animals in the world, was found trapped in a woodpile in snowbound northeastern China — the first seen in the area for at least 60 years.

Even though the cub later died, evidence that the endangered animal is reproducing in the wild has delighted conservationists, with only 20 Siberian tigers known to survive in China outside captivity…

Petition Calls For Action On Illegal Bird Killing

March 2nd, 2010

BBC News:

A demand for tougher action on the illegal killing of birds of prey will be delivered to MSPs later.

Almost 22,000 people have signed the petition which will be presented by RSPB Scotland director Stuart Housden…

Wakefield Couple Face Jail Over Dead Animal Trading

March 2nd, 2010

Yorkshire Evening Post:

A Wakefield couple are facing jail after admitting trading in dead, endangered animals including a lion cub and monkeys…

Animal Charity Seeks Deer Cull

March 2nd, 2010

BBC News:

A conservation charity has called for the annual cull of deer in Scotland to continue because large numbers of the animals are starving to death.

The Scottish Wildlife Trust said the harsh winter had left many deer suffering through lack of food…

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