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Rare Ivory Gull from the high Arctic turns up in Poland on November 23, subsequently found dead


Birdguides.com
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:24 UTC
Ivory Gull, Władysławowo, Pomerania
© Zbigniew KajzerIvory Gull, Władysławowo, Pomerania
Poland's second-ever Ivory Gull has been found dead at a coastal town in the north of the country.

The bird, an adult, was found at Władysławowo, Pomerania, on 23 November. It frequented the town harbour, offering point-blank views and attracting plenty of admirers in the process.

However, after the bird was last seen alive on 29 November, it was discovered dead the following day.

Ivory Gull breeds in the High Arctic and has a circumpolar distribution through Greenland, northernmost North America and Eurasia. It is a rare but regular vagrant to Continental Europe. The only previous Polish record was at Rewa, Pomorskie, on 29 September 1989.

Britain's most recent record came in January 2019, when a bird at Loch Ryan, Dumfries and Galloway, was taken into care before being released at Stevenson Point, Ayrshire.

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Man severely injured in polar bear attack while defending wife in Ontario

Natalie Neysa Alund
USA TODAY
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:09 UTC
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A man who jumped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in Canada is recovering from serious injuries, local officials said this week.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officers responded to a home in a residential area of Ontario following reports of gunfire and, at the scene, said they located a dead polar bear.

Prior to arrival, the department announced in a news release, police also received reports of a possible bear sighting in the same area.

Arriving officers learned a husband and wife at the address left their home at 5 a.m. to look for their dogs.
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Horror as man dies after attack by 'fighting dog' in east London as woman charged

Jon King
Daily Express
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:11 UTC
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A man has died after an alleged dog attack in east London, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Officers were called to Shirley Road, Stratford, at 4.53am on Wednesday, after reports the man had been seriously wounded, according to Scotland Yard.

The man, 42, was taken to hospital where he later died. His family has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Leanne McDonnell, 32, of Shirley Road, Stratford, has been charged with owning a dog dangerously out of control causing injury resulting in death.

She is also charged with failing in the duty as a person responsible for an animal to ensure its welfare and with having custody of a fighting dog.

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Bovaer Trial...are we being played?

Kit Knightly
Off-Guardian
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:47 UTC
Milk Down the Sink
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We published an article last week on "Bovaer", the chemical compound, currently being trialled in the UK, which is added to cow feed to reduce methane emissions (allegedly).

Since then the story has grown, and I just wanted to do a quick update and ask a question that's nagging at me, but we'll get to that.

Firstly the good news - the widespread disgust. People all over the country have objected to the "low emission" drug, leading to boycotts of the dairy giant Arla and their associated brands.

Social media users are posting pictures of stacked shelves of unsold Lurpak butter and Cravendale milk.

Smaller farms and organic dairy producers have jumped on the chance for good publicity and released statements declaring themselves "Bovaer free" (Some people have made lists)

Some are even taking potshots and Bill Gates, which is always fun.

The BBC has turned Marianna Spring loose to do a fact-check, and "experts" have reassured her that Bovaer is safe...which was pretty much always going to happen.

A stranger development can be found in The Daily Mail, which has run a few stories on this issue, including publishing a full list of all the products Arla is involved with to enable boycotts.

Why would they do that? Appeasing their audience? Hopping on the bandwagon?

Perhaps.

But there's more. The story isn't actually new, Bovaer was approved by the UK government back in December of 2023 and was already being trialled by Marks & Spencer in April of this year.

So why the big fuss now, a year later?
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92-year-old woman found dead after pit bull attack in Rochester, New York


13wham.com
Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:38 UTC
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Police said a woman's suspicious death on the city's west side Tuesday night was discovered after a dog attack.

Officers responded to a home on Orange Street around 9 p.m. and found Velma Leake, 92, "clearly deceased."

Police said Leake lived at the home with other family members, one of whom woke up and went downstairs to find Leake had been mauled by a pit bull owned by the residents.

The Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the cause of death. Police said it's unclear whether she died as a result of the mauling or from other causes.

The dog is in the custody of Rochester Animal Services pending further investigation.
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Dog attack claims life of 8-year-old boy in Onslow County, North Carolina

Alaina Laster
wcti12.com
Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:56 UTC
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An 8-year-old boy tragically lost his life following a dog attack in Onslow County over the weekend. The incident occurred as the boy and his sibling were letting their family's pit bull and Great Dane mixes outside, according to investigators.

The Onslow County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies responded to a home off Harris Creek Road in Jacksonville at approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, November 29. Upon arrival, they found the young boy suffering from a bite mark on his neck. He was transported to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

Authorities stated that neither of the dogs involved had any recorded history of violence with law enforcement or Onslow County Animal Services. The family also reported that the dogs had not shown any signs of aggression prior to the attack.

Both dogs have been quarantined as the investigation into the incident continues. The reason for the attack remains unknown.

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668 killed in elephant attacks in last 3 years in Odisha, India


New Indian Express
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:53 UTC
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At least 668 people have been killed in elephant attacks in Odisha in the last three years, Forest and Environment minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia informed the Assembly on Tuesday.

In a written reply to a question from Sanatan Mahakud (BJD), the minister further said during that period, 509 people from different parts of the state were injured in elephant attacks. Around 149 people died of the same reason in 2022-23 alone.

"Elephant herds have destroyed around 73,620 acre of crops and damaged 10,259 houses during the last three years," Singhkhuntia informed.

Replying to another question by BJD MLA Tusharkanti Behera, the minister said 40 elephants, five leopards and 200 other wildlife species have died between July 1 and November 20 this year in the state.

He said departmental inquiries have been conducted into the deaths of elephants and leopards. "While 26 people have been arrested in connection with elephant deaths, two forest guards and one forester have been placed under suspension for dereliction of duties. Similarly, 14 arrests have been made in connection with death of leopards in the state," the minister added.

Comment: Related: 2,853 killed by elephant attacks in India during past 5 years

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4 rare dolphins found dead on Mississippi barrier island on November 23


wlox.com
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:52 UTC
Four Pantropical Spotted Tropical Dolphins, a species rarely seen in the Mississippi Sound, were found beached on Petit Bois Island Saturday.
© Institute of Marine Mammal StudiesFour Pantropical Spotted Tropical Dolphins, a species rarely seen in the Mississippi Sound, were found beached on Petit Bois Island Saturday.
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reports that four dolphins were found dead on Petit Bois Island Saturday.

IMMS says their staff responded to a 'stranding event' on the island after a group of dolphins was discovered and reported to their Stranding Hotline.

IMMS collected photographs and tissue samples in the field. To their surprise, the dolphins were Pantropical Spotted Dolphins, a species rarely seen in Mississippi waters.

IMMS says these dolphins usually inhabit deeper waters, so it was a surprise to find four together on one of the barrier islands.

Each animal was brought back to IMMS for further analysis. Necropsies— animal autopsies— are being performed, in collaboration with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, to determine the causes of death.

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Octogenarian dies after stray dog attack in home in Chennai, India

A Selvaraj
Times of India
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:01 UTC
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An octogenarian, who was living alone, died after two stray dogs mauled him while he was sleeping inside his house in Arumbakkam.

The deceased man was identified as Subramanian, 80.

Police said Subramanian, a bachelor, lived in his nephew's house in Arumbakkam. On Tuesday night, the neighbours heard Subramanian crying in pain and the dogs barking. They rushed to Subramanian's house, where they found the two dogs mauling the old man.

The residents chased the stray dogs away and rescued Subramanian. They rushed him to the Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) hospital, where Subramanian succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.

Arumbakkam police have registered a case.
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Woman found dead inside West Philadelphia home with several dog bites, police say

Joe Holden, Brad Nau
CBS News
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:19 UTC
Four pit bulls seen being led from the home on Parrish Street, where a woman died.
Four pit bulls seen being led from the home on Parrish Street, where a woman died.
A 51-year-old woman was found dead inside a home in West Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood Monday afternoon and had visible dog bites on her body, police said.

The woman was found dead at the home in the 4100 block of Parrish Street and pronounced dead at 12:15 p.m., according to police.

It's unclear if she lived at the home, but police say she was at the property frequently.

Many parts of the investigation are in the early stages. Right now, the Philadelphia Police Department is characterizing the incident as a death investigation. It's unclear how the woman died — if it was an attack — or if her death was caused by something else.

Police said four dogs were removed from the home. Sources said the deceased woman had sustained an unknown number of dog bites.

Family members arrived at the home visibly upset at word of her death. Sources said the woman did have what the family believed to be a good relationship with the dogs. Her family declined to speak with CBS News Philadelphia on camera.

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