Category: Animals

1. Canine neglect Whilst any and all animal cruelty is despicable, it might surprise you to learn that over 70% of cruelty to any animal involves dogs. Bred over the years to become man’s best friend, crime and violence has turned dogs to be both neglected and used as weapons. From patrolling criminal’s homes for intruders without being adequately fed, to being pitted against each other in organised dog fights, cruelty to these beautiful and intelligent animals is prevalent the world over. For people in England or Wales, if you are witness to any dog cruelty or need advice contact

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Camels are thought to have originated around 40 million years ago, in the Americas, migrating to Asia before the last Ice Age. The two types of camel are the Dromedary, which has one hump, and the Bactrian, which has two humps. A hybrid (a crossbreed of the two species) has one long hump and is bigger and stronger than either of its parents. The Dromedary Camel There are approximately 14 million Dromedary camels in the world today. Dromedary is a Greek word meaning fast or swift.  The Dromedary has a long neck and legs and, although known for having just

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Since time immemorial, lions have been associated with courage, power, and royalty. Primitive man doubtless treated these beasts with both fear and reverence. The lion’s recognizable profile, sheer strength, and association with nobility all make him the King of Beasts in the eyes of many people. How much of that reputation is myth, and how much is fact? Let’s find out – here are ten things you might not have known about the King! 10. Lions Don’t Live in Jungles If you grew up in the 90’s, you may have grown up with two conflicting ideas. For the longest time, the lion

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If you have a dog, somewhere along the line, your vet will tell you that your dog shouldn’t be eating “people food.” Sometimes, this can be entirely beyond your control; if a bit of tomato sauce falls on the floor, and you can’t clean it up in time, what’s an owner to do? Otherwise, the general advice is “don’t feed your dog scraps.” There’s a good reason: dogs can’t handle many of the foods that people eat on a regular basis. First, let’s look at what a dog is. A dog is a domesticated version of Canis lupus – a

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