Go to mass in a Cairo, Egypt church built out of a cave
Historically marginalized and evicted from Giza in 1970, a community of Coptic Christians took up residence at the foot of the Mokattam hills in south east Cairo.
Animals
First bee vaccine approved
Dalan Animal Health’s vaccine for American foulbrood, an aggressive bacterial disease, is the first for any insect in the United States.
Light pollution killing rodents within days
A new study from the desert has found that light pollution hurts small mammals Which means light pollution is hurting our planet and probably us.
Bees are turned off by pesticides at first glance
Bees are turned off by the electrical changes created by pesticides. A study offers a new perspective on how human-made chemicals disturb the natural environment.
Do not feed the wild boars. We repeat…
Wild boars are slowly taking over a city in Israel. Over the last 10 years it seems that the sightings of the hairy and strong wild animals have multiplied by double or more.
Man catches stray “dog” but brings fox to shelter
He thought he was doing a good deed but it turns out a man in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mistook a fox for a dog. The Arabian fox was caught and brought to the shelter and surprised the staff
Malaria a new threat to Europe
Malaria threatens Europeans as the world warms
Mayor offers $6 dead dog bounty in Hebron
The mayor of Hebron needed to get rid of stray dogs and win favor before the elections. His idea? A $6 bounty for every dead dog's body.
Desert kites are massive death traps built by the ancients
The ancients used desert kites, or a sort of mega-trap to catch their prey. The structures seen from up high in the sky were named 'kites' by aviators in the 1920s.
Even crickets can’t get romantic under city lights
Artificial city lights are a "turn off" to crickets who sing love songs to their mates. A new study from the University of Haifa in Israel has found that even low levels of artificial lighting at night cause an interruption in the biological clock of male crickets. This may lead to extinction of the species, the researchers speculate.
Key Things to Know About Parvo in Dogs
Raise your pet sustainably with vegan or wild range organic food. But make sure you stay abreast of latest viruses so your guy lives his best life.
Smuggled African elephants at Abu Dhabi Zoo
Against conventions, a UAE safari and zoo are acquiring wild animals with no regards to international laws and agreements. A big surprise in a nation where the wealthy drive gold Mercedes, and who believe everyone with money should own their own private zoo and walk cheetahs on a leash?
Bats didn’t transmit Covid: new study
Did Covid start in bats? New research from scientists in Israel refute the theory which points to the opposite: bats have a highly effective immune system that enables them to deal relatively easily with viruses considered lethal for other mammals.
The Importance of Pet Insurance for Atlanta Pet Owners
Some cities in America, like Atlanta, are helping people take better responsibility raising their pets sustainably. Insurance is one of the keys.
Can CBD oil help your pets?
Does your cat or dog have anxiety or arthritis? CBD might help.