http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:59:49 +0000 MyBB http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9325 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:01:54 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9325 It wasn't planned, but the area has turned into a giant laboratory. Scientists have continued to study the effects of radiation on nature.
Nature has thrived in the absence of humans. Actually, in spite of the radiation levels nature has done better that it would have if humans were still present.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...lear-shift

The exclusion zone is thriving. Many species have greatly increased in numbers. The same conclusion was reached about Fukushima.
The planet can do without us very well. Maybe we need to rethink how we use the planet. Currently, over time, we are more harmful than a nuclear disaster.
We need to think about that and change our ways,]]> It wasn't planned, but the area has turned into a giant laboratory. Scientists have continued to study the effects of radiation on nature.
Nature has thrived in the absence of humans. Actually, in spite of the radiation levels nature has done better that it would have if humans were still present.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...lear-shift

The exclusion zone is thriving. Many species have greatly increased in numbers. The same conclusion was reached about Fukushima.
The planet can do without us very well. Maybe we need to rethink how we use the planet. Currently, over time, we are more harmful than a nuclear disaster.
We need to think about that and change our ways,]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9321 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:50:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9321 Three hours after the visit, Bobby was dead.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv4l4em7xo

I knew tulips were toxic to dogs, but I did not know they were that toxic.
I thought they actually had to eat a tulip. Bobby was exposed to the flowers, but nothing more.
I am glad the tulip festival put up a better sign. I think if you have a dog, it is not worth the risk to take your dog to a festival or anywhere that has a lot of tulips.]]> Three hours after the visit, Bobby was dead.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv4l4em7xo

I knew tulips were toxic to dogs, but I did not know they were that toxic.
I thought they actually had to eat a tulip. Bobby was exposed to the flowers, but nothing more.
I am glad the tulip festival put up a better sign. I think if you have a dog, it is not worth the risk to take your dog to a festival or anywhere that has a lot of tulips.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9318 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:45:21 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9318 About 1000 protestors showed up and 25 were arrested. No dogs were freed during this protest, but in March 30 dogs were taken.
The facility is giving up  its licence as of July 1. 2026. 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/tea...eagle-lab/

Ridglan built a manure filled trench to try and stop the protestors.

https://www.channel3000.com/news/ridglan...6eb31.html

Did they really think manure would stop people who are trying to rescue dogs?

https://riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-...jsQAvD_BwE

There is a history here of dog mistreatment.
The best thing will be for the place to close.

What do they plan to do with the dogs when they do close?]]> About 1000 protestors showed up and 25 were arrested. No dogs were freed during this protest, but in March 30 dogs were taken.
The facility is giving up  its licence as of July 1. 2026. 

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/tea...eagle-lab/

Ridglan built a manure filled trench to try and stop the protestors.

https://www.channel3000.com/news/ridglan...6eb31.html

Did they really think manure would stop people who are trying to rescue dogs?

https://riseforanimals.org/news/ridglan-...jsQAvD_BwE

There is a history here of dog mistreatment.
The best thing will be for the place to close.

What do they plan to do with the dogs when they do close?]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9313 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:20:45 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9313 This is the fourth transfer of bison. Wood Bison were sent to Alaska in 2008, 2022 and 2024. 
It was a long trip on the road, but the animals made it safely.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-9.7165865

It has taken years, but gradually the Buffalo are returning to North America.
Herds of Wood Buffalo and Plans Buffalo are being sent to places that are prepared to receive them.
Some of those herds have grown enough to send Bison elsewhere.
It is a slow steady process, but the Buffalo are coming back.]]> This is the fourth transfer of bison. Wood Bison were sent to Alaska in 2008, 2022 and 2024. 
It was a long trip on the road, but the animals made it safely.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/...-9.7165865

It has taken years, but gradually the Buffalo are returning to North America.
Herds of Wood Buffalo and Plans Buffalo are being sent to places that are prepared to receive them.
Some of those herds have grown enough to send Bison elsewhere.
It is a slow steady process, but the Buffalo are coming back.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9308 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:53:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9308 They can't be returned to Africa. They are dangerous and destructive to Colombian ecology. The have tried a neuter and release program. They have tried catching them and sending them to zoos. They have already tried a cull.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/13...-drug-lord


I don't know what the solution is. When a non native species establishes itself and does a lot of damage, something has to be done.
The hippos didn't ask to be taken to Colombia. They didn't ask to be turned loose to multiply and do damage. This is a problem caused by humans, but the hippos are going to pay the price. I wish someone could come up with a better solution than a cull.]]> They can't be returned to Africa. They are dangerous and destructive to Colombian ecology. The have tried a neuter and release program. They have tried catching them and sending them to zoos. They have already tried a cull.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/13...-drug-lord


I don't know what the solution is. When a non native species establishes itself and does a lot of damage, something has to be done.
The hippos didn't ask to be taken to Colombia. They didn't ask to be turned loose to multiply and do damage. This is a problem caused by humans, but the hippos are going to pay the price. I wish someone could come up with a better solution than a cull.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9300 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:19:41 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9300

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...extinction

Just thinking of all those helpless little penguin chicks falling in the water and drowning makes me sick. 
They didn't cause climate change. We did! We caused this. It will get worse if we don't do something.]]>

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...extinction

Just thinking of all those helpless little penguin chicks falling in the water and drowning makes me sick. 
They didn't cause climate change. We did! We caused this. It will get worse if we don't do something.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9294 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:49:26 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9294 The picture shown is real. It is not AI generated as some have suggested. It is the sad reality of animals caught in terrible situations.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxkdeyk7ko

How could anyone let this happen. There is no way the dogs have been properly fed and cared for.
They are dirty and need grooming. I am sure some of them are desperate for socialization before they can be adopted.
There first home let them down. I hope they all find the forever homes they deserve.]]> The picture shown is real. It is not AI generated as some have suggested. It is the sad reality of animals caught in terrible situations.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxkdeyk7ko

How could anyone let this happen. There is no way the dogs have been properly fed and cared for.
They are dirty and need grooming. I am sure some of them are desperate for socialization before they can be adopted.
There first home let them down. I hope they all find the forever homes they deserve.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9290 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:47:22 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9290 The automatic mowers can harm and kill the small nocturnal animals. They only way to protect them is to ban the mowers at night.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...-hedgehogs

Good for the mayors that they stood up for hedgehogs and other small animals. We have already made life so hard for them. Do we need to threaten them with lawnmowers when they are just trying to feed at night. I hope other places ban the use of automated equipment that can harm small animals.]]> The automatic mowers can harm and kill the small nocturnal animals. They only way to protect them is to ban the mowers at night.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/...-hedgehogs

Good for the mayors that they stood up for hedgehogs and other small animals. We have already made life so hard for them. Do we need to threaten them with lawnmowers when they are just trying to feed at night. I hope other places ban the use of automated equipment that can harm small animals.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9289 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:34:24 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9289 Crows did very well even though this was thought to be a human trait. 

[email=https://www.ecoticias.com/en/crows-outperform-monkeys-in-an-intelligence-test-that-until-now-was-believed-to-be-exclusive-to-humans/30337/]https://www.ecoticias.com/en/crows-outperform-monkeys-in-an-intelligence-test-that-until-now-was-believed-to-be-exclusive-to-humans/30337/[/email]

How intelligent are crows? We are not sure yet. Much more testing is needed to really understand. They are definitely smarter than we thought.
We keep thinking certain intelligence traits only belong to humans, but the more we test animals, the more we are prooved wrong.]]> Crows did very well even though this was thought to be a human trait. 

[email=https://www.ecoticias.com/en/crows-outperform-monkeys-in-an-intelligence-test-that-until-now-was-believed-to-be-exclusive-to-humans/30337/]https://www.ecoticias.com/en/crows-outperform-monkeys-in-an-intelligence-test-that-until-now-was-believed-to-be-exclusive-to-humans/30337/[/email]

How intelligent are crows? We are not sure yet. Much more testing is needed to really understand. They are definitely smarter than we thought.
We keep thinking certain intelligence traits only belong to humans, but the more we test animals, the more we are prooved wrong.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9282 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:43:11 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9282
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/drive...in-trouble

Using lead shot or rodent poison is killing our birds of prey. There have to be better ways of dealing with rodent pests.
This eagle is lucky it was found in time. It is going to take a while, but in time the eagle could be released.
How many other birds of prey are not so lucky.]]>
https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/drive...in-trouble

Using lead shot or rodent poison is killing our birds of prey. There have to be better ways of dealing with rodent pests.
This eagle is lucky it was found in time. It is going to take a while, but in time the eagle could be released.
How many other birds of prey are not so lucky.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9274 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:43:40 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9274 treat is gone. They like the actual puzzle solving.

https://www.earth.com/news/raccoons-love...in-cities/

That fits what the rest of us see with raccoons. All the money that was spend to create food waste bins with  locks just created a puzzle gave for raccoons.
They opened them very quickly. They love to get into our homes and figure out how to open jars of food. They will figure out electric can openers, just give them time.
If we want to outsmart raccoons we just need to set up puzzles to keep them busy. If they are really busy with puzzles, they will leave my garbage alone, maybe.]]> treat is gone. They like the actual puzzle solving.

https://www.earth.com/news/raccoons-love...in-cities/

That fits what the rest of us see with raccoons. All the money that was spend to create food waste bins with  locks just created a puzzle gave for raccoons.
They opened them very quickly. They love to get into our homes and figure out how to open jars of food. They will figure out electric can openers, just give them time.
If we want to outsmart raccoons we just need to set up puzzles to keep them busy. If they are really busy with puzzles, they will leave my garbage alone, maybe.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9266 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:30:29 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9266 They were all kinds of dogs, but they were being led by a Corgi. It was still cold and there were fears for their wellbeing. 
They made it home on their own, a journey of at least 17 km.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...-17km-home

It is a little unclear how 7 dogs went missing at once. The three from the same house might wander off together, but what about the other four.
It is thought that they were stolen, perhaps even to be eaten. Who knows. That is a long way for all 7 dogs to just randomly wander off.
Theft seems most likely, but we will never know. The big thing is the dogs travelling home together. That was smart. It increased their chances of making it home safely. Who knew a corgi would be a pack leader. Interesting.
It would make a great movie. I would watch it for sure. (real dog, not computer generated ones)]]> They were all kinds of dogs, but they were being led by a Corgi. It was still cold and there were fears for their wellbeing. 
They made it home on their own, a journey of at least 17 km.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...-17km-home

It is a little unclear how 7 dogs went missing at once. The three from the same house might wander off together, but what about the other four.
It is thought that they were stolen, perhaps even to be eaten. Who knows. That is a long way for all 7 dogs to just randomly wander off.
Theft seems most likely, but we will never know. The big thing is the dogs travelling home together. That was smart. It increased their chances of making it home safely. Who knew a corgi would be a pack leader. Interesting.
It would make a great movie. I would watch it for sure. (real dog, not computer generated ones)]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9257 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:30:33 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9257
https://www.upworthy.com/people-are-shar...elligence/


I knew about the octopus. He only left his tank when the people had gone home for the day and he reclosed the other tank after he had finished feeding and returned to his own tank. I know people who are not that smart.
We all know crows are smart. I am pretty sure a crow could beat me at chess.
I know parrots have learned to use Alexa and Siri to order food and play music.
Humans spend thousands of dollars developing garbage cans to keep animals out and they figure out the locking mechanism in minutes. 
The longer they hang around us the more they learn. Who knows what else they will learn to do.]]>
https://www.upworthy.com/people-are-shar...elligence/


I knew about the octopus. He only left his tank when the people had gone home for the day and he reclosed the other tank after he had finished feeding and returned to his own tank. I know people who are not that smart.
We all know crows are smart. I am pretty sure a crow could beat me at chess.
I know parrots have learned to use Alexa and Siri to order food and play music.
Humans spend thousands of dollars developing garbage cans to keep animals out and they figure out the locking mechanism in minutes. 
The longer they hang around us the more they learn. Who knows what else they will learn to do.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9243 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:05:56 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9243 Then the garbage storge facility in Churchill burned down in 2024. The garbage is being stored in the open, protected by an electric fence.
The bears gather and when the power went out the bears feasted on the garbage. The bears now spend their time searching for garbage they can eat.
This puts them close to humans, which is a very dangerous situation.

Something was supposed to be done about safe garbage storage. Nothing has been done.
Churchill needs a solution that is good for the humans and good for the bears.
It needs a solution now.

https://thewalrus.ca/churchills-famous-p...eat-trash/

I agree it is undignified and insulting that our beautiful polar bears are fighting over our trash.
We should have had a better garbage solution years ago.
The idea of composting organic waste is a good one. Maybe Churchill could use the compost in green houses and help solve the problem of fresh vegetables.

We also need to work on climate change and global warming so the bears are not so hungry that they need our garbage.
Whatever gets done, it needs to be done soon. There are going to be a lot of hungry bears this summer and they need our help.]]> Then the garbage storge facility in Churchill burned down in 2024. The garbage is being stored in the open, protected by an electric fence.
The bears gather and when the power went out the bears feasted on the garbage. The bears now spend their time searching for garbage they can eat.
This puts them close to humans, which is a very dangerous situation.

Something was supposed to be done about safe garbage storage. Nothing has been done.
Churchill needs a solution that is good for the humans and good for the bears.
It needs a solution now.

https://thewalrus.ca/churchills-famous-p...eat-trash/

I agree it is undignified and insulting that our beautiful polar bears are fighting over our trash.
We should have had a better garbage solution years ago.
The idea of composting organic waste is a good one. Maybe Churchill could use the compost in green houses and help solve the problem of fresh vegetables.

We also need to work on climate change and global warming so the bears are not so hungry that they need our garbage.
Whatever gets done, it needs to be done soon. There are going to be a lot of hungry bears this summer and they need our help.]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9229 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:24:19 +0000 Catherine]]> http://www.animalloverswebforum.com/showthread.php?tid=9229 The North American Buffalo, known as Bison were almost driven to extinction. Few remained, but efforts to increase their numbers have been successful. 
The bison have been returned to a number of areas. Chitek Lake Anishinaabe Provincial Park is already home to a herd of about 200 bison. Ten more bulls and cows will benefit the herd.


https://thenarwhal.ca/skownan-first-nation-wood-bison/


This is Manitoba's only herd of wild Bison, at this time. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitek_Lak...ncial_Park


The bison were numerous. They estimate 30-60 million before they were hunted to near extinction. 
The bison restoration in North America is a work in progress. There are a number of herds all over and as the numbers grow in each herd they are able to send bison to new locations. 
Having a strong herd in Manitoba, in such an isolated area, is insurance against diseases that could wipe out other herds. They will remain a strong healthy gene pool. Some day they could send bison to other herds. It will take many years of patient work, but the Buffalo will return.]]> The North American Buffalo, known as Bison were almost driven to extinction. Few remained, but efforts to increase their numbers have been successful. 
The bison have been returned to a number of areas. Chitek Lake Anishinaabe Provincial Park is already home to a herd of about 200 bison. Ten more bulls and cows will benefit the herd.


https://thenarwhal.ca/skownan-first-nation-wood-bison/


This is Manitoba's only herd of wild Bison, at this time. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitek_Lak...ncial_Park


The bison were numerous. They estimate 30-60 million before they were hunted to near extinction. 
The bison restoration in North America is a work in progress. There are a number of herds all over and as the numbers grow in each herd they are able to send bison to new locations. 
Having a strong herd in Manitoba, in such an isolated area, is insurance against diseases that could wipe out other herds. They will remain a strong healthy gene pool. Some day they could send bison to other herds. It will take many years of patient work, but the Buffalo will return.]]>