ISLAMABAD: The human empathy and affection towards animals and wildlife species could be harmful as human food may cause diseases or damage their health due to its unhealthy nature for animals. The scenic federal capital resting close to a living ecosystem of thriving Asian Leopards and foothills of the Himalayan Mountain range has reported various […]
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Poultry in lockdown after Belgium detects bird flu
Belgium ordered its poultry into lockdown from Monday after detecting a case of bird flu in a wild duck, extending avian quarantine measures already in place in neighbouring countries. Authorities are attempting to prevent farm birds coming into contact with wild migratory ones to prevent the H5N1 virus from spreading. The sickened wild duck was […]
March of the elephants: China’s rogue herd spotlights habitat loss
A mammoth trek across southern China by a herd of elephants that has captivated the world with their playful antics has thrown a spotlight on the loss of their habitat and conservation challenges. The lumbering mammals have journeyed around 500 kilometres (310 miles) from their home in one of the longest animal migrations of its […]
Eidul Azha: Roasting head and hooves of sacrificial animals banned in Lahore
LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Dr Mujtaba Piracha has said that on Eid ul Azha parching/roasting of head and hooves of sacrificial animals [on roadsides or public places] had been banned by the imposition of 144 Section and administration would take action in case of violation. He said that parching/roasting of sacrificial animals is a source of anomalous smell […]