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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.

Coral reefs and light pollution

Coral reefs are at risk as the City of Eilat plans to illuminate its Red Sea beaches

Crowdfunding to save Africa’s land

Crowdfunding has been used to raise money for hightech coolers and video games. A group of Israelis hope the model will protect land in Africa.

Big Data invention saves wildlife using movement, GPS

Bats, whales, bugs, fish and all creatures big and small move to stay alive. A new invention can track animal movements to avoid bird flu epidemics and help give wildlife an easier path to survival.

Bird community shows world how to protect the migrators

The group stopped wind turbines, decreased glass use in buildings, created watering holes and even make sure that "snacks" are available for the birds when they pass through the southern tip of Israel. 

Gender-fluid worms discovered

Before this new study, only two other animal species were known to live in the lake: brine shrimp and diving flies. In the new work, Caltech Professor Paul Sternberg, University of Haifa’s Dr. Amir Sapir and colleagues from the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Israel found eight more animal species, all belonging to a class of worms called nematodes. Only three of them are known to science.

Light pollution on animals

Animals are losing sight of the Milky Way... crickets don't know when to chirp. For the love of god, turn out your lights 

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In California's self-proclaimed State of Jefferson, a small agricultural technology company is challenging the dominant laser-weeding business model. Laudando & Associates believes farmers should own and repair their AI-powered weeding tools rather than pay ongoing subscription fees. The approach has put the company on a collision course with industry leader Carbon Robotics, sparking a patent dispute that has pushed the Jefferson startup toward overseas markets while raising broader questions about ownership, right-to-repair, and the future of farm automation.

Etihad offers free travel insurance to any visitor to the UAE

Talk about a way to woo your visitors. Etihad, the UAE's national carrier has decided to offer free travel insurance to visitors heading to the UAE.

Weston Higginbotham’s Funeral Set for June 17 as Family and Friends Honor Environmentalist

The family of environmentalist and eco-engineer in training, James "Weston" Higginbotham will gather with friends, classmates, and supporters on June 17 in Birmingham, Alabama, to celebrate the life of the Auburn University student whose death in a Kyoto forest in Japan touched people around the world.

Health Canada approves lab grown milk

Canada's approval of animal-free dairy proteins marks a milestone for precision fermentation and the growing alternative-protein industry. Will consumers embrace milk made without cows?

Before Funeral, Auburn University Creates Environmental Scholarship in Memory of Weston Higginbotham

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