6+ min ago (324+ words) My heart stopped" It was disturbing, disgusting," marine life advocate Melina Clark tells ABC 7. It just showed once again that here we are in 2025, nothing has improved." " Hawaii News Now (@HawaiiNewsNow) November 22, 2025 The video was originally posted by TikTok user @itsbleuworld who appears to imply that the sea turtle was dead and had washed up on the shore. But whether the animal was alive or not, it is still unacceptable to behave in this way. These turtles have been here for millions of years," Clark adds. The more people who don't show care or teach others how important they are to the islands, the more harm we'll keep seeing. Locals care. Hawaiians care." Hawaiian green sea turtles are safeguarded by state regulations as well as the federal Endangered Species Act, meaning even getting too close can earn you a citation....

21+ min ago (584+ words) Dehradun, Nov 25 (PTI) Amid a rising number of bear attacks in Uttarakhand over the past two months, the state forest department has decided to conduct an extensive study on the behaviour of the black Himalayan bear to find a long-term solution to the conflict between humans and wildlife. Ranjan Kumar Mishra, the state's Chief Wildlife Warden, said, "With the help of wildlife experts, the forest department will conduct a study on bears to find a long-term solution to their conflicts with human beings in Uttarakhand." The districts of Chamoli, Pauri, and Pithoragarh have been the worst affected, with a significant increase in bear-human conflicts. Wildlife experts have welcomed the move, noting that such studies are essential for long-term resolution. "We have conducted studies on bears in Kashmir in the past, but no such study has been done in Uttarakhand. This…...

21+ min ago (1011+ words) November 25, 2025 | 03:33 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Jakarta provincial government has officially banned the sale and consumption of meat from animals that can transmit rabies, including dogs and cats, in the capital city. The move comes amid growing public health concerns over rabies and animal welfare. The regulation was signed into law by Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo on Monday, November 24, 2025. The ban is outlined in Gubernatorial Regulation Number 36 of 2025, which prohibits the trade, slaughter, and consumption of meat from rabies-transmitting animals (RTAs). "This regulation can now take effect," Pramono said in a written statement on Tuesday, November 25, emphasizing the government's commitment to public health and animal protection. The regulation targets both individuals and businesses. It bars the sale of live animals, raw or processed meat, and other products derived from RTAs. It also prohibits the slaughter of dogs, cats, monkeys,…...

24+ min ago (249+ words) A thermal drone has become a vital tool in preventing human-elephant conflicts during the annual elephant migration season in the Hosur region. This year, however, authorities are using smarter, technology-driven methods to manage the challenging season. The custom-fitted thermal drone offers continuous real-time monitoring of elephant herds moving through the region. It enables early detection of approaching herds, allowing forest officials to intervene swiftly and guide about 50% of elephants back towards the safety of interior forests before they reach human habitations. IAS officer Supriya Sahu shared the drone footage on X. This early detection has not only prevented accidental encounters but also enhanced the safety of ground personnel working in the area. It has effectively more than doubled the efficiency of ensuring safe passage for elephants migrating through the landscape. Alongside drone surveillance, approximately 20 anti-depredation teams operate through the night to…...

40+ min ago (315+ words) Police later fatally shot man who killed the K-9, Spike, during a standoff Southern California residents are mourning a police dog named Spike, a K9 that was killed during a lengthy armed standoff on Saturday. "K9 Spike made the ultimate sacrifice, putting his life on the line for his family," the Burbank Police Department wrote on Instagram. Spike, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois who had been on the force for two years, was killed during a traffic stop that escalated into a standoff. During the stop on Buena Vista Street that evening, near Interstate 5, police say a suspect jumped out of his car, ran up a freeway on-ramp, and hid from officers in a nearby residential area. Multiple police departments and a SWAT team joined the search, which spanned multiple hours. During the standoff, police dispatched Spike to hunt for the suspect, and the…...

46+ min ago (503+ words) One half of the beloved social-media duo Peggy and Molly has faced a frightening health scare. On Friday, Peggy the dog underwent urgent surgery after a vet discovered a cancerous lump near her ribs with her owners revealing it was "definitely something we need to act on quickly. Peggy the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Molly the magpie shot to fame in 2020 thanks to their unlikely friendship. Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen rescued the magpie, who quickly became part of the family and formed a close bond with their dog Peggy " and later with puppy Ruby too. On November 20, the couple posted a video of the trio, alongside an update on Peggy's cancer diagnosis. "It still doesn't feel real. Peggy is the calm, nurturing soul in our little family, the girl who became famous without ever trying, simply…...

51+ min ago (172+ words) Modern sharks trace their origins to the Age of Dinosaurs, with the oldest known lamniform fossils dated to about 135 million years ago. These early sharks started small, around 1 meter in length, but later produced larger species including the Megalodon, which may have reached lengths up to 17 meters, and the Great White shark, now reaching about 6 meters. Because sharks have cartilaginous skeletons, their fossils mainly consist of teeth. Fossil shark teeth are common in ancient seabed sediments and are found alongside remains of bony fish and marine reptiles. To estimate the shark's true size, a team including paleontologists and tomographic experts from Sweden, the U.S.A., South Africa, and Australia collaborated on the reconstruction. The study is published in Communications Biology, and fossil specimens from the Age of Dinosaurs are exhibited at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. Research Report: Early gigantic lamniform…...

52+ min ago (529+ words) My friend and I had just stepped out of May's Drive-In late one October morning when she pointed to a large black bird on the telephone pole across the highway, near the east end of the Lewisburg river bridge. Looking closer, we saw there were actually two crow-sized black birds, both with prominent red crests and white neck stripes. Clinging and climbing with their talons, they chased each other up, down and around the pole, frequently reaching over to jab with their bills. Without binoculars, we couldn't see whether either bird had the male pileated woodpecker's narrow red cheek stripe. I knew pileated couples behave this way during courtship, but it wasn't nesting time. What was going on here? I wanted answers. My Stokes Guide to Bird Behavior explained that pileated woodpeckers' territorial displays, in which birds may hitch around…...

52+ min ago (632+ words) When they cast their ballots earlier this month, Lycoming County voters were asked if they wanted to retain President Judge Nancy Butts, but what they didn't realize was that the courthouse dog, Ludo, could be collateral damage of their no votes. As of Jan. 2, Ludo's handler, Jerri Rook, who is Butts' executive assistant, will be out of a job and so will Ludo. Ludo has been on duty since 2022, replacing the original Court House canine Jedi, who passed away from lymphoma. The program was initially started by Judge Joy McCoy and Rook said that she also worked "very hard to get the program started and make it work." "So, I believe the program is mine," she said. The dog was provided to the county's program by Canine Companions and is owned by them along with Rook. The county does not…...

53+ min ago (107+ words) LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) " What better way to give thanks this Thanksgiving than by giving a doggy a forever home! Sophie is 2 years old, who loves to play and give kisses! In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, adoptions are $20. For more information on Sophie & other pets up for adoption, click here. Categories: Pet of the Week... LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) " What better way to give thanks this Thanksgiving than by giving a doggy a forever home! Sophie is 2 years old, who loves to play and give kisses! In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, adoptions are $20. Categories: Pet of the Week...