(SHARKS) AUSTRALIA — In response to last year’s five fatal shark attacks, the Australian government has launched a rather excitable plan to lash back and attack the sharks instead. Taking what they call, “proactive action,” the government unveiled the $7.12 million track, catch, and destroy operation. If a shark happens to wander too close to the beach, it’s their life that will be in danger now. Read on for the full details on this controversial new preventative measure. — Global Animal
(CIRCUS ANIMALS) ITALY — A giraffe escaped from an Italian circus in the northern city of Imola, southeast of Bologna, for several hours last Friday. The 2,000-pound animal was on the run for approximately four hours, damaging cars and public property as people looked on in astonishment. Read on for the full story. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS) CALIFORNIA — A 300-lb black bear was spotted strolling through residential neighborhoods heading towards the freeway in Montrose, CA. Highway patrol stopped traffic and a deputy helicopter monitored the scene while waiting for Fish and Game officials to arrive. The bear was successfully tranquilized and officials delivered him to a location deep in the Los Angeles National Forest. Although bear sightings are common this time of year, Montrose has a unique mindset towards encounters with their furry four-legged neighbors. Read on for more information. — Global Animal
(ENVIRONMENT) — Arctic sea ice levels are set to hit record lows this September. With the ice melting and the ocean temperatures becoming warmer the effect on animals is not going to be good. Polar bears among many other animals depend heavily on the ice for survival. Read on for more about this disappointing discovery. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) COLORADO — An abandoned German shepherd, Missy, was found trapped under rocks and badly injured on a Colorado mountain. Her guardian had left her on the mountain during a storm eight days before and never returned for her. Now Missy’s guardian is being charged with animal cruelty, yet still wants his dog back. Read on for more on Missy’s story. — Global Animal
(PETA) CAMBODIA — Police broke up PETA’s first protest in Cambodia on Monday, saying the activists who were sitting outside KFC had disturbed public order with their strange behavior. A local onlooker claimed Cambodians don’t have much knowledge on animal rights and are mostly concerned with the chemicals that may be in their food. These protestors were taken to the local police station, but hopefully PETA can find other ways to educate Cambodians about animal welfare. Read on for more information. — Global Animal
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