How the man was exposed to the virus remains unknown at this stage. Aman in Mexico has died after contracting the first lab-confirmed human infection with H5N2 bird flu. It’s unclear how the man was exposed to the virus, but this type of avian flu has previously been found in poultry in the country. The risk to the general public is still considered to be … [Read more...] about First Ever Human Case Of H5N2 Bird Flu Leads To Death In Mexico
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Japan Unveils New Whaling Mothership Set To Revitalize The Industry
Japan is looking to revitalize its dying whaling industry – and the unveiling of their new “mothership” shows they mean business. Japan’s new whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru, set sail on its maiden voyage from the port of Shimonoseki on May 21, according to Japanese media. The $48 million ship is a colossus, measuring 112.6 meters (369 feet) long and 21 … [Read more...] about Japan Unveils New Whaling Mothership Set To Revitalize The Industry
Keep Cats Inside For Their (And Others’) Own Good, Say Scientists
For cat owners, the age-old dilemma of whether to let their feline friends roam freely outdoors or keep them indoors has sparked passionate debates. However, a recent study, particularly relevant for those residing in Washington D.C., provides compelling reasons to consider the indoor option, and it goes beyond the typical arguments. Daniel Herrera, lead author of the … [Read more...] about Keep Cats Inside For Their (And Others’) Own Good, Say Scientists
Japan To Start Hunting Fin Whales, The Second-Largest Animal On Earth
Fin whale meat is back on the menu in Japan. The resumption of commercial whaling by Japan in June 2019 stirred global controversy, and now, the nation’s latest move has once again ignited furor among conservationists. Japan has announced its decision to include fin whales, the second-largest animal on Earth, to its list of commercial whaling species within its exclusive … [Read more...] about Japan To Start Hunting Fin Whales, The Second-Largest Animal On Earth
Trash crew finds tiny puppy abandoned in a garbage bag — one man sees him and knows it’s meant to be
Sometimes animals come into our lives in the most unexpected ways, and we know it’s meant to be. Recently, members of a clean-up crew discovered a dog abandoned in the trash… and one of them went above and beyond to give him a great new life. According to a Facebook post from the Missouri Department of Conservation, a crew consisting of Missouri Stream Teams, … [Read more...] about Trash crew finds tiny puppy abandoned in a garbage bag — one man sees him and knows it’s meant to be