Herd of 80 camels rampages through Russian villages

1 week, 2 days ago

Krishnagiri residents slam foresters for delay in taking action against jumbo attack

KRISHNAGIRI: Residents of Keratti village gheraoed the vehicle of a few forest officials on Friday night as they reached the village late after they were informed about the elephant movement. However, the vehicle was released on Saturday morning after the Anchetti forest ranger and Anchetti police inspector visited the spot and pacified the residents. V Baiyappa, a resident of Keratti …

Denkanikottai Keratti Village

1 week, 4 days ago

Four arrested for cattle smuggling; 46 bovine animals rescued in Jharkhand

India TV News

Police in Seraikela-Kharswan district arrested four alleged cattle smugglers and rescued 46 bovine animals in an operation conducted late Thursday night. The operation was carried out at the Kundusal roundabout near Bandi village, where officers spotted a group of people moving cattle from Kuchai in Seraikela-Kharswan district towards the West Bengal border. Those arrested turned out to be Tony Bodra …

Jharkhand Cattle Bovine Animals District Arrested Rescued 46

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns

China Daily

Police officers help herders count and corral the sheep during the migration in Bortala. Sticking to tradition However, some herders choose to follow the old method of trekking their herds to winter pastures, believing in the adage of "survival of the fittest". In late November, 230,000 camels, cattle and sheep marched across snow-covered mountains from Jeminay county, Altay, Xinjiang Uygur …

Fresh approaches to winter pasturing see strong returns

China Daily

An official talks to a herder about trekking livestock to winter pastures to ensure smooth operations on Nov 15 in Altay By scanning the QR code on a small orange tag on a sheep's ear, information such as its birth date and vaccination status can also be verified. At Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture, 491 herdsmen and about 100,000 livestock from …

2 weeks, 3 days ago

2 men carry camel on motorcycle with tied legs in viral video: 'Humanity hits a new low'

Hindustan Times

A video showing a camel being transported on a motorcycle has grabbed the attention on social media, leaving viewers shocked and outraged. Camel tied and transported on a motorcycle sparked outrage online over shocking animal cruelty. Watch the clip here: Social media backlash The video has ignited a wave of criticism online, with users condemning the act as blatant animal …

Animal Men Act Camel

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Half of the "saved" Konik horses to be killed after all

Dutch News

Animal protection organisations have criticised a decision by the Dutch forestry commission to kill 28 of the 55 Konik horses which were moved to the Lauwersmeer in Friesland in September. The animals were moved from their former home in the Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve near Lelystad following a judicial order because they had been exposed to the greater burdock, a prickly …

Animals Horses Reserve Staatsbosbeheer Oostvaardersplassen Lauwersmeer

1 month, 1 week ago

How a Soviet swamp rat scheme for Azerbaijan went horribly wrong

BBC

How a Soviet swamp rat scheme for Azerbaijan went horribly wrong Getty Images A Soviet zoologist with a passion for long-extinct mammals set out to reinvigorate the landscape of the Caucasus in the 20th Century. Today, 70 years on from publication of Vereshchagin's book, coypu can be found across almost every wetland in Azerbaijan, says ecological researcher Zulfu Farajli. Farajli's …

Animals Europe Hunting South America Invasive Species Species Getty Images

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man found guilty of stealing sheep and killing them in garage

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A man has …

Crime Theft Livestock Email Boberschi Livestock Theft

2 months, 1 week ago

Activists risk their lives to rescue animals in areas of Lebanon hit by Israeli airstrikes

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While civil defense members were …

Animals Rescue Israel Israeli Beirut Sharawi Lebanon Hit

3 months, 1 week ago

Takeaways from AP's report updating the cult massacre that claimed hundreds of lives in Kenya

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some in Malindi who spoke …

Church Kenya Mackenzie Kakala Malindi

3 months, 2 weeks ago

South African farmers accused of killing women and feeding them to pigs in case that shocked country

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three men have appeared in …

South Africa Men

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Faridabad death a reminder of cow vigilantes’ reign of impunity

Hindustan Times

The tragic death of Aryan Mishra, a Class 12 student from Faridabad, once again brought into focus the dangerous operations of so-called “cow vigilantes” who operate with impunity on the outskirts of Delhi, carrying out unchecked violence. The death of Aryan Mishra, a Class 12 student from Faridabad, once again brought into focus the dangerous operations of so-called “cow vigilantes” …

Law Death Delhi Vigilante Faridabad Cow Mishra

4 months ago

Trucker held with 500kg camel meat on way from Nuh to Delhi

Hindustan Times

Gurugram Police said they will take the accused on remand and question him to identify others involved in the racket. The cow protection cell of Gurugram Police intercepted a truck containing 500 kilograms of camel meat, which is illegal, near the Rajiv Chowk underpass and arrested a person who was ferrying it to Delhi for distribution to food outlets, police …

Delhi Farid Nuh Camel Meat

4 months, 1 week ago

Activist Seeks Court Action to Protect Stray Cows in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle

KARIMNAGAR: Animal activist A. Goutham on Tuesday filed a petition with the district legal services authority, Karimnagar urging it to protect stray animals, especially cows which are found on the roads abandoned by their owners here in Karimnagar district. In the petition where he mentioned Karimnagar municipal commissioner and Karimnagar police commissioner as respondents, he sought implementation of the Telangana …

Karimnagar Court Action Stray Cows

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Uttarakhand to give honorarium for adopting destitute bovine animals

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government is planning to give a fixed honorarium to State residents who will adopt the destitute bovine animals. A meeting to speed-up the ambitious bovine adoption scheme of the Bharatiya Janata Party -lead State government was held in Dehradun on Friday in which chief secretary Radha Raturi said that the administration and general public will have to work together …

Animals Uttarakhand State Destitute Bovine Animals Stray Bovine Animals Bovine Bovine Animals

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers raise concerns as wild elephants continue to raid cattle sheds, fields near Coimbatore

The Hindu

Farmers have raised concerns about recurring incidents of wild elephants entering villages in the Thadagam valley and Maruthamalai foothills near Coimbatore, feeding on crops and cattle feeds. Wild elephants broke into a cattle shed at the #Maruthamalai foothills near #Coimbatore and feasted on cattle feed early on Thursday morning. The Forest Department has advised farmers to avoid stocking of cattle …

Elephants Forest Coimbatore Farmer Cattle Shed Forest Department

5 months ago

Pictured: Vets blindfold giraffes ahead of delicate relocation mission

The Telegraph

In the mid-2000s, Pokot and Ilchamus elders took matters into their own hands, launching an initiative to resettle the Rothschild’s, or Nubian, giraffes into the Ruko conservancy around 174 miles north of the capital Nairobi. The elders hoped the world’s tallest mammals would attract tourists and income, quelling tensions in the neglected region by providing employment in an area where …

5 months ago

Row over Karnataka govt’s plan to issue guns to nomadic shepherds

Hindustan Times

The state government’s proposal to grant gun licenses to the nomadic shepherd community and permit them to graze sheep in forest areas has drawn criticisms from environmentalists and wildlife experts. Experts have warned that the proposed actions could violate the Wildlife Protection Act and exacerbate human-wildlife conflicts and poaching The proposal was put forward to help the shepherds in protecting …

Wildlife Forest Sheep Forests Forest Areas Wild Animals Gun Licenses

5 months, 3 weeks ago

24 held for killing cows and oxen in Madhya Pradesh; police say conspiracy to slaughter them hatched in Nagpur

The Hindu

Madhya Pradesh police have arrested 24 persons in connection with the killing of more than 60 bovine animals, including cows, in Seoni district last week. The accused persons were assigned the job of killing the bovine animals in return for money and local residents were also found to be involved in the crime," a police official said. Initially, a case …

Animals Khan Arrested Cows Nagpur Madhya Pradesh Israr

6 months, 1 week ago

Heavy snows and drought of deadly ‘dzud’ kill more than 7 million head of livestock in Mongolia

Associated Press

HANOI, Vietnam — An extreme weather phenomenon known as the dzud has killed more than 7.1 million animals in Mongolia this year, more than a tenth of the country’s entire livestock holdings, endangering herders’ livelihoods and way of life. Dzuds occur when extremely heavy snows cause impenetrable layers of snow and ice to cover Mongolia’s vast grasslands, so the animals …

Animals Climate Change Livestock Snow Mongolia Mongolian Million Camels

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Four workers of private resort in Masinagudi arrested for feeding wild elephant

The Hindu

Four persons working at a private resort in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for feeding a wild elephant, reportedly to entertain visitors at their resort. Forest Department said that the four men were working at Avadale, a private resort functioning in the Singara Forest Range in Masinagudi. They checked …

Men Fed Resort Feeding Wild Elephants Wild Animals Mtr

8 months, 2 weeks ago

American tourist, 80, killed by charging elephant in Zambia

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors …

Elephant Headlines Email Zambia

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Groups seek to ban large-scale animal farming in Sonoma County

LA Times

Holstein dairy cows graze next to a vineyard in the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County in 2009. Explore the section “For too long these operations have been banking on the image of small, humane, environmentally sound Sonoma County farms,” said Samantha Faye, spokeswoman for the Coalition to End Factory Farming — a collection of animal welfare advocates, environmentalists and …

Animals Animal County Farm Farms Sonoma County Cafo

9 months ago

Killing of stray sparks campaign for justice, PCA amendment

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: On the heels of the killing of a stray dog in Lokhandwala, Andheri, in the wee hours of Sunday, a campaign has erupted on ground and online, calling for justice for the animal. As per the procedure, we have sent him a notice under Section 41 A of the CrPC and investigations are on.” Meet Ashar, Cruelty Case Division …

Animal Bail Case Dog Accused Ipc Fir

9 months ago

Tiger attacks on cattle in NSTR limits cause fear among villagers in Prakasam

New Indian Express

ONGOLE: The recent attacks on cattle by a tiger in the Nagarajunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve have once again instilled fear among the residents of the forest fringe villages in Peddaraveedu mandal in Prakasam district. According to villages, two cows were attacked by a big cat on Tuesday, while they were grazing near the Gundamcherla-Katamraju temple area. Prior to this incident, …

Village Nstr Limits

10 months, 2 weeks ago

4,000 kg ‘illegal’ meat seized from market in Govandi; 3 vendors fined

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: 4,000 kg ‘illegal’ meat seized from market in Govandi; 3 vendors fined The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s markets department has seized nearly 4,000 kg of allegedly illegal goat and sheep meat from the Kena market in Govandi west over the past one week. The seized meat comprises offal such as head, legs, brain and intestines of goat and sheep slaughtered …

Mumbai Market Meat Bmc Vendors Illegal Seized

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Forest Officials Rescue 49 Exotic Animals And Birds, 2 Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed

ABP News

Guwahati: A joint team of the Assam Rifles and Mizoram forest department, on Thursday, nabbed two alleged wildlife smugglers in the northeast hill state’s Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, and rescued as many as 49 exotic wild animals from their possession. Based on specific information, troops of the Assam Rifles and personnel of the Champhai division of Mizoram forest department, while …

Animals Wildlife Rescue Birds Rescued Exotic Animals Exotic

10 months, 3 weeks ago

A ship carrying thousands of livestock returns to Australia after month-long ordeal

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ …

Australia Livestock Sign Email

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam: Four people nabbed for killing hog deer at Kaziranga

Hindustan Times

On January 2, a hog deer was hunted and its body was found near No 1 Koilakhat village in Bokakhat of Golaghat district, the Kaziranga National Park said in a statement. HT Image Acting promptly upon receipt of this information, a team was formed comprising the Bokakhat Range Officer, Investigating Officer and 10 armed personnel, and it was rushed to …

Kaziranga Hog Deer

1 year ago

What’s for desert?: A Wknd interview with camel activist Dr Ilse Köhler-Rollefson

Hindustan Times

She had always loved animals; grew up the daughter of a botanist and an agricultural scientist. “Now, of course, I am inspired to write a ‘camel cookbook’, highlighting camel cultures of the world and what they do with camel milk.” She has already begun work on such a book, she adds. *** Much of Hoofprints on the Land is dedicated …

Animals Rajasthan World Book Jordan Camel Camels

1 year ago

Making friends with camels: Read an exclusive excerpt from Hoofprints on the Land

Hindustan Times

MADHURAM RAIKA, camel herder Herding only works if there is trust between humans and animals. Since we could not find anybody to replace him, it was suddenly up to us to look after the newly composed herd – several breeding females with their offspring as well as the ‘rescue camels’. During those visits, besides drinking camel milk tea, the special …

Herd Camel Camels Raika Madhuram

1 year, 1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Yogi govt on stray cattle menace, asks to release data of people killed during BJP rule

India TV News

Stray cattle menace: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday attacked the Yogi Adityanath government on stray cattle menace and asked to release the number of deaths due to attack by stray cattle in the past five years under the BJP's rule. In a post on X, Yadav targeted the Uttar Pradesh government and asked if the party leaders' statements …

Yadav Bjp Cattle Stray State Assembly Stray Cattle Stray Cattle Menace

1 year, 1 month ago

Elusive cattle-killing leopard in Erode district, caught on camera

The Hindu

A leopard that is suspected of killing cattle in Arachalur and Perundurai areas in Erode district was caught on camera, even as the Forest Department stepped up vigil in these villages and asked people to remain cautious. About a month ago, four goats owned by a farmer, Gopal of Kongampalayam village in Perundurai taluk, were killed by an unidentified animal …

Animal Perundurai

1 year, 3 months ago

Cow smugglers flee after firing at cops in Rajasthan’s Deeg: Police

Hindustan Times

Rajasthan’s Deeg police on Thursday said they came under attack from alleged cow smugglers in the district’s Mewat region, who fled away after firing at them. Rajasthan’s Deeg police conducting raids to nab cow smugglers The incident took place in the Kanwari village on early Thursday morning when the alleged smugglers carrying cattle in a mini truck were stopped by …

Cow Smugglers Flee Cow Smugglers

1 year, 3 months ago

Forest Dept to seize animals kept in illegal captivity at Katraj Zoo

Hindustan Times

PUNE: Not only has the Pune division of the forest department registered an offence against the director of Katraj Zoo for mismanagement of wild animals, it now plans to take seizure action against the zoo wherein several animals kept in illegal captivity at the zoo – including four under scheduled 1 or ‘most protected animals’ category – will be seized …

Zoo Pune Forest Department Pune Forest Division Seize Animals Illegal Captivity

1 year, 3 months ago

Residents protest alleging man arrested for poisoning tigers in the Nilgiris is innocent

The Hindu

Around 30 residents from Emerald in the Kundah taluk in the Nilgiris staged a protest in front of the District Forest Officer’s office in Udhagamandalam on Thursday, September 14, 2023 alleging that the man they arrested for poisoning a tiger was innocent and had been wrongly implicated by the department. The residents alleged that the man arrested for the poisoning …

Tiger Forest Nilgiris Cattle Sekar

1 year, 3 months ago

Undercover footage reveals alleged breaches in live export regulations affecting Australian sheep

ABC

Footage allegedly showing Australian sheep being sold, handled, and slaughtered in violation of Australian regulations has raised new questions about the effectiveness of the government's live export assurance system. Key points: The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System requires exporters to ensure animals are handled, sold and slaughtered in approved facilities Evidence has been sent to the Department of Agriculture showing …

Animals Australia Department Live Told Watt Export

1 year, 4 months ago

Action taken to keep wild boars at bay

China Daily

A wild boar and its offspring walk in the suburbs of Xi’an, Shaanxi province. NING FENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Mammal removed from list of protected species after human-animal conflicts Wild boars have been removed from a list of protected animals in China following economic losses caused by the animals in agricultural areas, along with increasing conflicts with residents. Despite using various …

China Wild Han Boar Wild Boars Boars

1 year, 4 months ago

Action taken to keep wild boars at bay

China Daily

A wild boar and its offspring walk in the suburbs of Xi’an, Shaanxi province. NING FENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Mammal removed from list of protected species after human-animal conflicts Wild boars have been removed from a list of protected animals in China following economic losses caused by the animals in agricultural areas, along with increasing conflicts with residents. Despite using various …

China Wild Han Boar Wild Boars Boars

1 year, 4 months ago

Police nab 3 persons for selling venison in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Shamshabad special operation team arrested three persons, including a hunter, for killing deer and selling venison for Rs 3,000-Rs 5,000 per kg in the city, in a raid at Gagan Pahad industrial area early Monday. The main accused was identified as Busaramoni Venkatesh, 34, a native of Kandukur mandal in Ranga Reddy, who roped in Manupati Srinu, 37, …

1 year, 4 months ago

Coimbatore Corporation warns cattle owners against letting out cows roam streets

The Hindu

With increase in number of cows roaming on the roads, the Coimbatore Corporation has issued a warning to the owners, who let their cattle out on the city streets. Recently, residents near Pullukadu at Ukkadam in Coimbatore reported that cows were frequently roaming close to the parks, particularly in wards 62 and 84 of the Central Zone, and 86 of …

Cows Coimbatore Corporation Roam Streets

1 year, 5 months ago

Few buyers for Eid camels as record inflation hits Pakistan

Al Jazeera

As inflation reaches record 38 percent in May and an IMF bailout package is awaited, the economic crisis affects celebrations. Teenager Amanullah Khan teeters on his tiptoes, daubing towering camels with festive henna patterns to entice Eid al-Adha customers at a market near the Pakistan capital. IMF package awaited Pakistan rushed through a recent slew of policy adjustments, including a …

Pakistan Market Imf Pakistani Camel Zakaria Rupees

1 year, 6 months ago

Review: Hoofprints on the Land by Ilse Kohler-Rollefson

Hindustan Times

If you are interested in herding cultures, alternatives to industrial agriculture, and the ethical treatment of animals, Ilse Köhler-Rollefson’s book Hoofprints on the Land is a must-read. 288pp, ₹1568; Chelsea Green Publishing Co She believes that people who are concerned about animal welfare need to engage seriously with how herding cultures tend to camels, sheep, goats, yaks, alpacas, and other …

Animals Author Factory Farms Camel Camels Raika Cultures

1 year, 6 months ago

Xora pub owner, six others held; exotic animals rescued

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad task force police, along with officials from the forest department, apprehended seven persons in connection with the display of exotic animals at Xora Pub in Jubilee Hills. They also conducted searches at ‘Hyderabad Exotic Pets’, a store in Saidabad and rescued several exotic animals belonging to various species. Task force DCP P. Radha Rao said that the apprehended …

Exotic Animals Exotic

1 year, 6 months ago

Lounge in Jubilee Hills displays exotic animals, cops take note

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The Jubilee Hills police are probing into allegations of exotic wildlife species being put on display at the Xora Bar & Kitchen, an eatery located on Road No. In a post, user Ashish Chowdhury said: “Xora night club put up exotic wildlife display in their premises over this weekend. Please do the needful.” Alerted by the message, the Jubilee …

Jubilee Hills Wildlife Display

1 year, 8 months ago

Cattle raiding by jihadis soars in Mali, fuels conflict

Associated Press

BAMAKO, Mali — Ayouba Ag Nadroun was at the market in central Mali in March when Islamic extremists attacked his village, killing dozens of people and stealing about $10,000 worth of his cows and camels. Cattle raiding by Islamic extremists is soaring at unprecedented levels in Mali, with jihadis linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group stealing millions of …

Region Burkina Faso Cia Islamic Cattle Mali Niger

1 year, 8 months ago

'Cow Slaughter Law' Misused; IO Recovered Only Cow Dung From Spot: Allahabad HC Grants Relief To Accused, Says Fair Probe Not Done

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court recently granted anticipatory bail to a man booked under the UP Cow Slaughter Act as it noted that the case against the accused was a glaring example of misuse of penal law and that the state did not conduct a fair probe in the matter.The bench of Justice Mohd. The Allahabad High Court recently granted anticipatory …

Court Case State Accused Fir Cow Cow Slaughter

1 year, 8 months ago

Cow vigilante, aides booked for killing cattle trader in Karnataka

Hindustan Times

A 39-year-old cattle trader was allegedly killed and one of his associates was assaulted by a group of cow vigilantes who accused them of illegally transporting cattle in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district, police said on Sunday. Police said local residents spotted Indrees’s body a few metres away from the police station. The first information report registered by the deceased’s family at …

Karnataka Bjp Station Fir Cattle Associates His Associates

1 year, 10 months ago

Camel tied to tree, beaten to death for killing owner in Bikaner

India Today

A camel was tied to a tree and beaten to death with batons in Rajasthan's Bikaner for biting its owner. In a viral video, angry relatives of the owner and other villagers are seen beating the camel on its head in Panchu village in Nokha town. On Monday evening, the camel owner, Sohanram Nayak, reached Dhani with a camel cart …

Camel Stray Dog Sohanram

1 year, 10 months ago

Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says

Associated Press

MOMBASA, Kenya — The Tanzanian government is seizing livestock from Indigenous Maasai herders in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in its latest attempt to clear way for tourism and trophy hunting, a report released Thursday said. The update from the Oakland Institute, a U.S.-based environmental think tank, found that the government forcefully confiscated some 5,880 cattle and 767 goats and sheep …

Tanzania Maasai Loliondo Tanzanian

Herd of 80 camels rampages through Russian villages

Discover Related