8 points to consider when getting a family pet
Never get a pet because your child saw the animal in a movie and wants one. Get everyone involved but keep pet chores age appropriate
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Rabies: real facts you need to know
When last were your pets vaccinated against this deadly zoonotic disease? Rabies is caused by a virus and affects all mammals. The World Health Organisation estimates that the disease claims around 60,000 human lives annually, with close to 95% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Rabies is found on every continent in the
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5 steps to responsible pet ownership
Pets are treasured members of our families who bring joy, companionship and endless entertainment to our lives. However, with the privilege of pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring their wellbeing. One way to fulfil this responsibility is to prioritise the five animal freedoms. Originally proposed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1979,
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10 Cool things about the Asiatic black bear
1.American Family
The Asiatic black bear also has a cousin in America – the American black bear.
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10 cool things about the golden lion tamarin
1.Monkey business
Social groups mean safety for golden lion tamarins.
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Interesting facts about the caracal, tarantula and mantis shrimp
Time to broaden your general knowledge with #DidYouKnowFridays. Did you know these facts about the caracal, tarantula and mantis shrimp? Did you know? The caracal has very distinctive markings. The first marking is black tufts on the tips of black ears. There are also black lines above the eyes, with a black nose with white
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Pets are not Christmas gifts!
Buying Christmas gifts can be so much fun. But if you’re thinking of buying a puppy or a kitten as a gift for anybody, think again – no matter how special that person is. Here are eight reasons why you should say NO to buying an animal as a gift… Financial reasons You don’t know
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Crabs found dead and dying at cargo facility
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) was alerted to a shipment of approximately 5,300 crabs that had been left in the sun at a cargo facility at O R Tambo International Airport, and were either dead or dying, and infested with maggots. The crabs had arrived on 11 August 2019 from Mozambique and were destined
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4 Rabies facts you should know
Rabies is caused by a virus and affects all mammals. The World Health Organisation estimates that the disease claims around 60,000 human lives annually, with close to 95% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Rabies is found on every continent in the world, excluding Antarctica, and in 150 countries and territories. In South
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Scholarship in animal behaviour and welfare for African students
Three veterinarians or animal scientists from Africa who want to complete their masters in applied animal behaviour or animal welfare, can now apply for a scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. This grant is made available by the University and the Open Philanthropy Project, and all the international tuition fees will be covered. There are
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5 tips for being a better pet parent
We all want to give our pets the best, and you too can go from being a good parent to a great one with these tips, courtesy of the South African Pet Food Industry Association. 1. Implement a routine Animals thrive on routine because there is comfort in knowing what to expect from life. Uncertainty
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NSPCA to take legal action against Johannesburg Zoo
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) was made aware that the Johannesburg Zoo is bringing in another elephant in the immediate future. This decision has been made following the death of one of their elephants, Kinkel, last year – leaving their remaining elephant alone. The captive environment for elephants at any zoo, including the Johannesburg
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