New problem plagues cheetah cubs in India reintroduction project
At least seven cubs that are part of a cheetah relocation project are suffering from tick infestation, creating a tricky situation for wildlife authorities looking to treat them safely in the open forest.The cubs were born to cheetahs relocated from Africa in a bid to reintroduce the animal to India, where it went extinct in 1952.Authorities at the Kuno National Park in the central Madhya Pradesh state said they feared darting the cubs and carrying out a medical intervention could result in their mothers abandoning them.The cubs belong to two female cheetahs brought from South Africa and Namibia under...
Bernalillo County Animal Care Services and Resource Center relocating animals following discovery of black mold
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Black mold was discovered at Bernalillo County Animal Care Services and Resource Center, and efforts are underway to remove it and protect animals and staff. The areas affected include the main hallway and surrounding rooms, as well as several kennel areas. The county said the most affected areas have been closed […]
New Animal Shelter Needed For El Paso After Rent Hike
Law 'N Paws is asking for help to build a new animal sanctuary in El Paso following a massive rent hike at their current location. Law 'N Paws have already bought the land to build the sanctuary for abused and neglected animals to be built on but need help funding the actual facility.