Critically endangered leatherback sea turtle found dead in Bogo City

CNU Main Intern Ma. Hazel P. Casul 06/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A critically endangered leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) was found dead along the shores of Barangay Nailon in Bogo City, northern Cebu. This species is listed as “Critically Endangered” under the International Union…

How DVMF revolutionized animal care in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 03/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The City of Cebu, home to hundreds of proud fur parents, is recognized as one of the most ‘pet-friendly’ cities in all of Asia. The Queen City of the South was recently named…

Cebu City DVMF given ‘Best Animal Welfare’ award

Emmariel Ares 03/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Veterinary Services has been chosen as the recipient of the “Best Animal Welfare Award” by the Biyaya Animal Care organization. In a letter addressed to Cebu City’s Department of Veterinary…

Philippine Eagle: ‘Riley’ is 31st eaglet hatched in Davao facility

Joselle R. Badilla - @inquirerdotnet 02/21/2025

DAVAO CITY— The hatching of an eaglet at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Davao City was announced by the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), the country’s sole conservation group engaged in breeding the national bird. The…

Pod of 157 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

Agence France Presse 02/19/2025

SYDNEY, Australia — Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia’s southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday. A pod of 157 dolphins from a…

Cebu hawk-owl also delisted from Endangered species

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/18/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More good news for Cebu’s wildlife. Another bird species endemic to the island province just got delisted from the Red List of Endangered birds of the International Union for Conservation and Nature (IUCN).…

Taiwan invading iguanas: Bounty hunters kill them as numbers soar

Agence France Presse 02/17/2025

TAIWAN — Armed with a slingshot, Taiwanese bounty hunter Wu Cheng-hua bends sideways and aims his lethal weapon up at a green iguana, one of tens of thousands in the crosshairs of a government cull. Taiwan’s iguana…

Cebu’s siloys no longer endangered

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Exciting news for Cebu’s wildlife! Black shamas, or locally known as siloys, are no longer endangered, the latest research from conservation experts showed. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has upgraded…

Pandas, like Trump, are back in Washington

Agence France Presse 01/25/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — Move over President Trump — the newest stars in Washington are two giant pandas who made their public debut on Friday in front of hundreds of adoring fans. Bao Li and Qing Bao…

‘Baby’ Philippine Eagle: Hatchling stirs hope for critically endangered raptor

Agence France Presse 11/20/2024

    A baby Philippine Eagle has hatched in the Southeast Asian country with the help of artificial insemination, sparking hope that science and conservation can save the critically endangered raptor from extinction. Habitat loss and ruthless…

Losing a pet: How to cope with the heartbreak

Ricazen Tan 08/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Losing a pet is one of the most profound and heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. For many, pets are more than just animals—they are beloved family members who offer unconditional love…

How to protect your pets from parvovirus and leptospirosis

Pia Piquero 07/25/2024

As much as you enjoy watching your pets frolic in the rain, a hidden danger lurks with every raindrop. The sight of your dog or cat happily splashing in puddles can be heartwarming, but fur parents must…

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