ANIMALS
4,000 Beagles Rescued from Medical Facility and Available for Adoption
Recently, the US Department of Justice requested that the Humane Society of the United States and their shelter partners remove about 4,000 beagles from a breeding facility that provided animals for testing labs.
Currently, around 4,000 beagles are being saved from Envigo, a facility that breeds beagles for use in scientific experiments, by the Humane Society of the United States and their shelter partners.
An animal rescue coalition is collaborating to rescue numerous beagles from a Virginia facility that was supposed to have been shut down for reported animal welfare offenses.
The breeding facility of Envigo was found to be violating animal welfare laws and instead of providing veterinary care for easily treatable conditions, they euthanized the dogs, according to an investigation.
The nursing beagles were deprived of food and the food they were given contained maggots, mold, and other contaminants.
Inspectors’ reports revealed that the dogs were being fed contaminated food containing feces, mold, and maggots. Additionally, some nursing dogs were deprived of food altogether.
The Humane Society of the United States reached out to their partner shelters, seeking to find new homes for the rescued beagles amidst the ongoing situation.
Kitty Block, the President and CEO of the US Humane Society stated that it will take 60 days to rescue all the animals and work with shelters and rescue partners to find them new homes.
This week alone, more than 400 dogs have been rescued and are in need of urgent rehabilitation and forever homes.
The beagles that were rescued from Chino Hills, California, Elgin, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been placed at adoption centers across the United States. Beagles are frequently used in pharmaceutical testing, according to the American Anti-Vivisection Society, which is an organization that opposes animal experimentation.
“We don’t know what condition these poor pups will arrive in, but we want to make sure that we give them every possible chance at living happy healthy lives,” a Facebook post said.
The Humane Society of West Michigan is presently raising funds and making efforts to rescue, provide medical care and relocate the dogs.
The process of rescuing, treating, and relocating the dogs requires a massive effort that relies on the assistance of veterinarians, volunteers, and drivers.
This event aims to provide financial and medical support for the rescue of these dogs and other similar organizations.
The rescued dogs are finally getting the love and care they were always entitled to, and any contributions would be deeply appreciated.
“The most common breed of dog used for experiments are beagles, but not because scientists view them as the best model for human disease,” according to the organization’s website, beagles are not chosen for pharmaceutical testing because of any special traits they possess. Instead, they are preferred due to their small size and docile nature, which allows for more animals to be housed in less space and at a lower cost.
Image Sources: Kevin Wolf for the HSUS
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
Image source: nationalgeographic
3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
Image source: nationalgeographic
4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
Image source: nationalgeographic
5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
Image source: nationalgeographic
7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
Image source: nationalgeographic
8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
Image source: nationalgeographic
9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
Image source: nationalgeographic
10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
ANIMALS
Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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