Predict, a government research program, sought to identify animal viruses that might infect humans and to head off new pandemics.
Tag: Animals
Startled Marmot and a Fox Lead the Way at Wildlife Photography Awards
The winning image showcases “the humor and horror” of nature, the Natural History Museum in London said.
Where Pugs Rule the Racetrack
Pugs enjoy a certain cultlike status in Germany, where their owners gather regularly to swap stories about the breed, and let the dogs compete to see who’s fastest. Or slowest.
You’re Swabbing a Dead Gorilla for Ebola. Then It Gets Worse.
Carrion flies inside your hood. Sweat turns your gloves into water balloons. This is tough work, but it could predict disease outbreaks.
India’s Wild Tiger Population Rises, Despite Conflict With Humans
According to a government estimate, the country now has about 3,000 Bengal tigers, a third more than it had in 2014.
This Town Comes Alive Once a Year, as Thousands of Snakes Mate
More than 70,000 snakes slither out of dens to breed each spring at a Manitoba wildlife area, and thousands of people just can’t keep away from the writhing show. Just don’t call it an orgy.
London Zoo Defends Return of Late-Night Parties Among the Animals
Activists say the mix of alcohol and music at the event, which is intended to bring visitors closer to the wildlife and raise conservation funds, is inappropriate.
Afghanistan Dispatch: In Afghan Blood Sports, the Animals Aren’t the Only Ones Fighting
In Afghanistan, dogfights attract stadium-sized crowds and big purses. Fighting birds and even camels also feed the Afghan love of animal “sports,” although religious leaders decry them as sinful.
Protests in Australia Pit Vegans Against Farmers
Vegan protests across Australia have reignited debates about animal cruelty and sustainability, while raising questions about vigilante action.
This Songbird Is Nearly Extinct in the Wild. An International Treaty Could Help Save It — but Won’t.
Over a quarter of the species threatened by commercial trade are not protected by Cites, the global agreement intended to save them.