A Chinese zoo stands accused of employing a rather curious tactic to captivate its visitors: the alleged painting of dogs in hues of black and white to mimic the appearance of pandas.
Reports circulating on social media unveiled Taizhou Zoo's latest attraction, purportedly showcasing "panda dogs" on the 1st of...
THURSDAY 16 MAY FROM 5PM.
Come gather everyone and everything, at County Hall, Dorchester. Welcome and congratulate the 82 Councillors that will represent our county, our communities, and Dorset creatures for the next four years.
From our seas to our trees and everything in-between, come in your costumes, in your good-spirits,...
In this article, I intend to challenge my own fear of snakes by finding out why and how they exist, the different types of snakes, and the psychology behind my and many others fear of this reptile. I hope that many others will, like me, see snakes differently by...
Drivers in Dorset are reminded of the precautions to take on the county’s roads where deer may be present.
With between 42,000 and 74,000 deer-related collisions in the UK every year, Dorset Council is sharing advice from the British Deer Society on how to be deer aware and keep safe.
Deer can be...
In the enchanting tapestry of nature, the adder (Vipera berus) weaves its own intricate thread, embodying resilience and adaptation. As one of the few venomous snakes native to Europe, adders possess a captivating life cycle that mirrors the rhythm of their surroundings. From birth to adulthood, these serpents navigate...
Crows, members of the Corvidae family, have long captured the fascination of humans with their extraordinary intelligence and complex social behaviours. Revered in mythology and folklore across various cultures, these sleek, black birds possess cognitive abilities that rival those of some primates. Through intricate problem-solving skills, intricate communication, and...
Organisations, landowners and farmers came together last month to help shape a new plan to protect and restore nature in Dorset.
Through a series of events, Dorset Council heard from local farm businesses, landowners and members of the Dorset Local Nature Partnership (LNP) on what they think should be done to make...
Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because they need to understand this reality:
I am a 21st century dog
I'm a Malinois
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines, and I'm always ready to work. I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the...
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Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal.
Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for...
A shocking revelation has brought to light a disturbing trend involving children across the UK engaging in heinous acts of violence against animals, all documented and shared within a clandestine network on WhatsApp. This appalling activity, which includes the use of catapults to inflict harm and death upon innocent...
