Animal welfare, the well-being of non-human animals, is an essential consideration in modern society. It encompasses the ethical treatment of animals, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, and preventing unnecessary suffering. The significance of animal welfare extends beyond ethical obligations; it has profound implications for environmental sustainability, human health,...
In 2001, a pro fox hunting 'person' egged John Prescott. This happened.
#OTD 2001. Labour Manifesto Launch. Deputy PM John Prescott is hit by an egg after encountering pro-fox-hunting protesters in Rhyl. He responds with a left jab.Prescott later tells Blair 'well you asked me to go out and connect...
The Natterjack Toad, one of the UK’s rarest amphibians, enjoys a stable population at Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve because of careful and targeted conservation work over the last 30 years, working closely with the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust.
Helped by the wet conditions in 2024, the toad is having...
In 2005, a nursing home in the US got a six-month-old kitten named Oscar as a therapy cat. The staff soon noticed something unusual about him. Oscar often liked to be by himself, but sometimes he would go and lie next to one of the residents. Strangely, the resident...
Came Down Woods, located between Weymouth and Dorchester in Dorset, England, is a place of profound natural beauty and historical significance. The history of Came Down Woods is intertwined with the broader narrative of the land and its inhabitants, spanning centuries of human endeavour, ecological change, and cultural evolution.
The...
In the U.K., mental health disorders affect a significant portion of the population, with 1 in 4 individuals experiencing such challenges every year. Anxiety and depression are amongst the most common mental health disorders. This reality highlights the pressing need for awareness, support, and empathy towards mental health problems...
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,...
A collision involving two vehicles that resulted in a car fire occurred following the sighting of a swan on a dual carriageway.
Firefighters and police were summoned to the A3049 Dorset Way, Poole, shortly before 08:00 BST.
Dorset Police reported that those implicated in the collision, near Mannings Heath roundabout, sustained...
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...
