Monthly Archives: April 2010
Two arrested over monkey meatballs
Indonesian police have arrested a couple who made meatballs from the flesh of protected monkeys, an animal conservation group said on Wednesday.
Kerala initiates signature campaign for using elephants in temple festivals
By Juhan Samuel, Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 30 : Scores of elephant-lovers and owners in Kerala are undertaking the task of collecting one million signatures on a petition to save the centuries-old tradition of parading caparisoned elephants during temple festivals, following … Continue reading
Don’t put pets in trunk: SPCA
An animal protection group is calling on people to use travel kennels to transport animals after police in eastern Newfoundland stopped a man with a dog in the trunk of his car.
Jonah Evans’ CyberTrackers Mark Their Territory in Wildlife Counting Clash
On a foggy winter morning, the shoreline of San Diegos Torrey Pines beach resembles a forensic crime scene investigation into the animal kingdom. A series of red, orange, and yellow flags mark fresh outlines in the sand around various bird, … Continue reading
Delhi HC declines contempt proceedings against Maneka
New Delhi, Apr 29(PTI) The Delhi High Court has declined to initiate contempt proceedings against former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi after accepting the apology tendered by her for writing an article in a newspaper during the pendency of a case … Continue reading
Man arraigned in shooting of dog with bow and arrow
A 51-year-old Huron Township man has been charged with animal killing after he allegedly shot the family dog with a bow-and-arrow in front of his 12-year-old daughter.
Debate over wind farm continues
Planning permission for the Cotton Farm wind farm has been refused but debate continues as appeal looms.
Man hoards birds, cats in his home
In his front room, 40 pigeons and eight or nine doves have free roam.
Couple who cooked monkeys arrested
INDONESIAN police have arrested a couple who made meatballs from the flesh of protected monkeys.