Vulnerable Animals News Today

On April 21, a disturbing incident shook the Broward County community in Florida. A 14-year-old was taken into custody for his involvement in a case in which several dogs killed a stray cat. The investigation began on April 22, and the authorities finally arrested the suspect on Wednesday, May 1. Teen arrested and faces charges […] The post Teen Encourages Dogs To Kill Cat in Florida, Faces Charges appeared first on CatTime.

America’s rarest mammal is staring down extinction—but these specimens offer hope.

It was a surprise — and a rare opportunity — for wildlife experts in California to care for a flock of four Nenes, which are Hawaii's state bird.

The paintings were made by dogs in their care and will raise funds for an upcoming 'difficult' winter.

Whales, dolphins and seals living in U.S. waters face major threats from warming ocean temperatures, rising sea levels and decreasing sea ice volumes associated with climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind assessment.

Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration examined more than 100 stocks of American marine mammal species and found more than 70% of those stocks are vulnerable to threats, such as loss of habitat and food, due to the consequences of warming waters. The impacts also include loss of dissolved oxygen and changes to ocean chemistry. The scientists found large whales such as humpbacks and North Atlantic right whales were among the most vulnerable to climate change, and th...

The world’s frogs, salamanders, newts and other amphibians remain in serious trouble. A new global assessment has found that 41% of amphibian species that scientists have studied are threatened with extinction, meaning they are either vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered. “Amphibians are the world's most threatened animals,” said Duke University's Junjie Yao, a frog researcher who was not involved in the study.

Thousands of vulnerable animals need urgent veterinary care due to a region-wide lack of available expertise. Sussex-based charity, Safe Haven for Donkeys, have launched an appeal to provide the critical veterinary care needed for thousands of donkeys and mules working in the brick kilns in Egypt.

The County Press team catches up with some local people who were doing the Isle of Wight Challenge for charity.

Sign this petition asking for Chicago to increase funding for vulnerable animals just like Arugula in the shelter system!