A pack of dogs have been trained to protect South Africa’s wildlife – and have already saved 45 rhinos from being poached. Many breeds of dog from beagles to bloodhounds have been used to protect the endangered species from poachers. The dogs begin training from birth and learn how to handle all the pressures of … Read more
Wet markets selling live animals including bats, dogs and snakes are continuing to operate across South-East Asia, despite the coronavirus pandemic. Shocking pictures and videos show the animals crammed into tiny cages at markets in countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China, where the outbreak is believed to have first emerged. One … Read more
Dogs become less obedient to commands from their carer during adolescence just like teenage kids, according to British researchers. In experiments, dogs were more likely to ignore commands given by their caregiver and were harder to train at the age of eight months, during puberty. Despite being less mature, prepubescent dogs around the age of … Read more
Rarely seen ‘ghost dogs’ of the Amazon under threat as 30 percent of their national habitat could be lost to deforestation in just seven years A new study finds the mysterious short-eared dogs are under threat Researchers estimate their habitat could decline by 30 percent in 2027 The mysterious creatures play an important role in … Read more
Can dogs SMELL coronavirus? Scientists are launching pilot program to see if a ‘canine surveillance’ unit can screen people at airports and hospitals A pilot study is looking at whether eight Labrador Retrievers may accurately be able to sniff out coronavirus The dogs will be exposed to COVID-19 positive saliva and urine samples and then try to … Read more
Owners who tug on their dog’s leash risk injuring the animal’s neck – and it can lead to breathing difficulties, research finds Even the lightest tug on a lead said to exert force similar to that of a a tourniquet When a dog on a lead suddenly lunges, the force could even be six times greater … Read more
Nicole Murphy flaunts toned physique in t-shirt and running shorts as she wears face mask to walk her dogs in LA By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 03:56 BST, 29 April 2020 | Updated: 03:56 BST, 29 April 2020 She’s been keeping up her fitness regimen during the coronavirus stay at home order in Los … Read more
Lauren Silverman is joined by sons Eric and Adam as she walks Simon Cowell’s beloved dogs Squiddly and Diddly during Malibu lockdown By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 07:35 BST, 28 April 2020 | Updated: 07:35 BST, 28 April 2020 Lauren Silverman was joined by her loved ones on Monday afternoon as she took advantage … Read more
This week it was revealed she’ll reprise her character April Ludgate in the upcoming Parks And Recreation reunion. And on Saturday, Aubrey Plaza was spotted walking her dogs through Los Angeles with a friend. The 35-year-old actress wore a makeshift face mask around her neck as she strolled in casual attire. Here’s April! On Saturday, … Read more
They went public with their relationship during a romantic getaway to Costa Rica and Cuba. And ever since touching back in Los Angeles as quarantine started, Ben Affleck, 47, and Ana de Armas, 31, have been inseparable. The acting couple were spotted with their arms linked as they took their dogs out for a stroll … Read more