New Zealanders help to save stranded pilot whales 

11/25/2024

WELLINGTON, New Zealand— More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets.…

Carcass of endangered fin whale washes up near Alaska’s largest city

Associated Press 11/20/2024

An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska’s largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal’s death. The carcass found over the weekend near…

The Chiang Mai experience: Up close with the gentle giants

Immae Lachica 11/12/2024

Chiang Mai, Thailand—For many of us, Dumbo was the first elephant to capture our hearts, with his big ears, warm spirit, and boundless charm. But beyond the screen, real elephants face a harsher world, often enduring abuse…

Carabao attacks, kills farmer in Northern Samar

Joey Gabieta 05/16/2024

TACLOBAN CITY — A farmer was killed after being attacked by his carabao in Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Alvin Pagaban, 42, was attacked by his carabao while tending to it in a…

It’s Bond With Your Dog Day! Here’s how you can bond with your buddy

Immae Lachica 05/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Waking up in the morning and you feel something cold on your lap or hear panting on your ears. You look to your side and there you see your little or big ray of…

Rescuing hope: A Cebuana fur mom’s journey to free impounded animals

Immae Lachica 05/09/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The dream is to free all impounded animals. This Cebuana fur mother and animal advocate, Careen, is sharing her story on her dream to rescue all animals in pounds and give them a fur-ever…

Did you know that your pets may suffer from heat stroke too?

Pia Piquero 04/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As temperatures climb and heat waves become increasingly common, the spotlight often falls on the effects of rising heat index on humans. However, a lesser-discussed yet equally concerning aspect is the impact on…

PAWS to file charges vs. Killua’s ‘killer’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Animal welfare and rights group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws) will be filing charges against the man accused of killing Killua, a golden retriever dog, in Camarines Sur. Paws, in a statement, said…

Moalboal gov’t launches investigation on viral diving incident

Morexette Marie Erram 03/14/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The local government of Moalboal town in southwestern Cebu reminded the public not to touch marine wildlife when diving in their seawaters. This after a diver was caught on video touching a passing turtle while…

DENR-7 to blame for king cobra sightings in Cebu? Agency refutes claims of netizens

Pia Piquero 03/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to blame for sightings of king cobras here? Snake sightings, particularly of king cobras locally known as banakon, have been on the rise in Cebu, causing concern…

Understanding king cobras: Why we should not kill them

Pia Piquero 02/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – King cobras, locally known as “banakon,” have recently been stirring residents of local communities in Cebu due to the numerous sightings of these reptiles. From the first reported sighting on December 27 last…

Snakebite treatment in Cebu City barangays ‘feasible’ but…

Pia Piquero 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The distribution of snakebite treatments per barangay in Cebu is feasible. But an expert raised certain concerns. Dr. Beethoven Bongon, a toxicologist at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), spoke to CDN…

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