Animals
A sea lion on Kangaroo Island died from H5N1 after a shark attack. This is the first such case in Australia.
Portugal proposes financing the grazing of goats, sheep and cows in fire-prone areas. The funds are to come from the EU emissions trading system.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
In September, six new films will be shown in Ukraine: thrillers, mystical stories, a historical drama, and survival films.
A Japanese man was arrested for the second time on suspicion of killing hamsters at hotels for couples. Two women were detained along with him.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
September 1 marks Knowledge Day, World Letter Writing Day, and Ginger Cat Appreciation Day. Churches celebrate the ecclesiastical New Year.
August 31 marks the International Day of Awareness of Overdose and the International Day for People of African Descent. According to the new calendar, the Belt of the Virgin Mary is commemorated.
Due to the drought, bears have lost their natural food source and are increasingly entering cities. In New Mexico, 187 animals have been killed this year.
On August 29, Ukraine honors fallen defenders, John the Baptist, and the Nut Savior according to the old calendar. Around the world, the International Day against Nuclear Tests and Bat Appreciation Day are observed.
H5N1 was confirmed in a dead dolphin and a red fox in South Australia. Officials consider the risk to human health to be low.
A Threads user publicly threatened to mistreat stray animals. The community is demanding that he be blocked and held accountable.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
A Veterinarian Explains Why Raccoons Need Space, Activity, and Special Care. The Animals May Bite, Damage the Home, and Suffer from Obesity.
The 34-year-old man threw his mother's dog onto the floor because it was barking, and the animal died from its injuries. He was also found guilty of theft from a car.
A 60-year-old orca named Tonia was found in the Strait of Gibraltar with injuries resembling shotgun pellet wounds. Spanish authorities have launched an investigation; the animal's condition is not critical.
On August 17, Blueberry Pie Day and Homeless Animals Day are celebrated. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Martyr Myron is commemorated.
August 15 marks International Homeless Animals Day and World Honey Cake Day. Under the new calendar, Orthodox believers celebrate the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.
The Mayor of Venice, Simone Venturini, posted a video showing a dolphin swimming near the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal. The animal was named Nane, and the mayor urged boat operators to be careful.
At the "Syrets" metro station, navigation stickers have been placed indicating recommended platform zoning for different categories of people. The pilot project is intended to improve orientation and assistance while people are staying in the shelter.
From March to early August, 30 snakebite cases were recorded in Ukraine, including 4 involving children. The largest number of victims were in the Zhytomyr and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.
Due to the drought affecting 38% of the EU's territory, farmers are forced to use their winter feed stocks early. This is leading to a reduction in livestock numbers and lower milk production in France.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
Experts collected water and fish samples for testing and organized the collection of dead fish. The cause was a wastewater leak into the bodies of water of the Borshchahivska community, which has already been eliminated.
In Gravelines, France, three nuclear reactors were shut down due to an influx of jellyfish, while another is operating with restrictions. Operator EDF reported that the animals are interfering with operations, but there is no threat to safety.
A mass fish die-off occurred in the water bodies of the Borshchahivka community in the Kyiv region, with approximately three tonnes of fish dying. The likely cause is a leak of wastewater from a facility in Kyiv through the stormwater sewer system.
A fire broke out in the Dymer community, destroying part of the enclosures. According to preliminary data, the cause may have been a short circuit.
In the village of Fedorivka in the Kyiv region, according to the State Emergency Service, the "Sirius" animal shelter caught fire. The blaze destroyed 20 enclosures and utility buildings; the cause is being determined.
On August 7, quarantine restrictions were imposed in Lviv following confirmed rabies in a cat. The zone covers an area within 5 km of the intersection of Velykoho and Krilia streets.
The company "Nova Poshta" fired the employees of a branch in Ivano-Frankivsk who drove a dog out into the heat with a mop. The company is looking for the animal and will pay for its treatment.