animal rights

Not so dumb: Chickens communicate their emotions with unique clucks

Researchers found that humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased just by the sound of their clucks.

Israel's live animal imports increased by 220% over last decade

While many countries are discontinuing the practice of live animal shipments for slaughter Israel continues to import animals for slaughter on a massive scale.

Debates over kiwi dog toy raises animal conservation issues

Conservation groups complained a kiwi dog toy was inappropriate since dogs are the kiwi bird's most dangerous predator.

Israeli forest (illustrative).

Chupacabra? 'Mythical creature' caught on camera in Texas backyard

Tina Kalig, of Hill Country Village, photographed the odd animal, which resembled a large dog, but its exact identity remained a mystery.

By WALLA!
12/09/2023

Why was a porcupine wandering alone near the Israeli Knesset?

Knesset guards found the porcupine and transferred her to veterinary care.

By WALLA!
09/08/2023

Dogs rescued from abusive living conditions during Israel Police operation

The innocent animals, previously subjected to neglect at the hands of now-apprehended criminals, have been given a second chance at a better life.

Long and strong: World's largest crocodile continues to grow

Though he is old, Cassius the crocodile still has lots of life to live.

REUTERS/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/File Photo

Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they'll be eaten

“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”

Turtle goes for a ride on a train in Washington DC

A turtle’s pace doesn’t matter when public transportation is an option.

Israel's Ein Gedi nature reserve denies entry to blind man's guide dog

A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."

By WALLA! TOURISM
26/06/2023
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