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Hero Rat Magawa Retires After Discovering 71 Landmines in Cambodia
Magawa, a mine-detecting rat, retired on June 4, 2021, after discovering 71 landmines and numerous explosive devices in Cambodia over five years; he was awarded the PDSA medal for his service, and a new generation of HeroRATS is ready to continue his work.
Hero Rat Magawa Retires After Discovering 71 Landmines in Cambodia
Magawa, a mine-detecting rat, retired on June 4, 2021, after discovering 71 landmines and numerous explosive devices in Cambodia over five years; he was awarded the PDSA medal for his service, and a new generation of HeroRATS is ready to continue his work.
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24% Bias Score
Berlin Considers Abolishing "Dangerous Dog Breeds" List
The Berlin Animal Welfare Association urges the abolishment of the "dangerous dog breeds" list, suggesting a mandatory dog owner's license instead, citing irresponsible ownership as the main issue and highlighting the difficulties faced by shelters in rehoming the affected dogs.
Berlin Considers Abolishing "Dangerous Dog Breeds" List
The Berlin Animal Welfare Association urges the abolishment of the "dangerous dog breeds" list, suggesting a mandatory dog owner's license instead, citing irresponsible ownership as the main issue and highlighting the difficulties faced by shelters in rehoming the affected dogs.
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60% Bias Score
Slovak Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak: 3,500 Animals Culled, €60-70 Million in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at a Slovak dairy farm necessitates the culling of at least 3,500 animals, causing an estimated €60-70 million in additional economic losses, potentially linked to a Hungarian farm and sparking public outrage and debate about government response.
Slovak Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak: 3,500 Animals Culled, €60-70 Million in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at a Slovak dairy farm necessitates the culling of at least 3,500 animals, causing an estimated €60-70 million in additional economic losses, potentially linked to a Hungarian farm and sparking public outrage and debate about government response.
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64% Bias Score
German Horse Rescue Facility Faces Funding Crisis
The Dorettenhof in Brandenburg, Germany, is the only horse surrender facility in the state, caring for over 50 horses, half of which were abandoned due to owners' financial difficulties, aging, or underestimated workload; the facility struggles with limited resources and high demand.
German Horse Rescue Facility Faces Funding Crisis
The Dorettenhof in Brandenburg, Germany, is the only horse surrender facility in the state, caring for over 50 horses, half of which were abandoned due to owners' financial difficulties, aging, or underestimated workload; the facility struggles with limited resources and high demand.
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40% Bias Score
Five Ukrainian War Lions Find Sanctuary in England
Five lions rescued from the Ukraine war zone, suffering from neglect and trauma, are settling into a new home at an English sanctuary after a £500,000 fundraising campaign covered their transportation and care.
Five Ukrainian War Lions Find Sanctuary in England
Five lions rescued from the Ukraine war zone, suffering from neglect and trauma, are settling into a new home at an English sanctuary after a £500,000 fundraising campaign covered their transportation and care.
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32% Bias Score
Kennedy's Controversial Avian Flu Proposal Sparks Outrage
US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. proposed letting avian flu spread unchecked in poultry farms to identify immune birds, a controversial idea supported by Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, despite warnings from veterinarians about the economic and animal welfare consequences, and the risk of...
Kennedy's Controversial Avian Flu Proposal Sparks Outrage
US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. proposed letting avian flu spread unchecked in poultry farms to identify immune birds, a controversial idea supported by Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins, despite warnings from veterinarians about the economic and animal welfare consequences, and the risk of...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Dolfinarium Faces €10,000 Fine for Animal Welfare Violations
The Dutch RVO found the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk violated animal welfare regulations 20 times, forcing dolphins and seals into unnatural tricks lacking educational value, resulting in a €2000 per violation fine and potential park closure.
Dutch Dolfinarium Faces €10,000 Fine for Animal Welfare Violations
The Dutch RVO found the Dolfinarium in Harderwijk violated animal welfare regulations 20 times, forcing dolphins and seals into unnatural tricks lacking educational value, resulting in a €2000 per violation fine and potential park closure.
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36% Bias Score
€750,000 Pigeon Theft Exposes Organized Crime in Belgium
In November 2023, thieves stole five champion racing pigeons, including the renowned breeder Finn, worth an estimated €750,000, from Belgian champion Tom Van Gaver's aviary, highlighting a recent surge in well-organized thefts targeting high-value birds in Belgium.
€750,000 Pigeon Theft Exposes Organized Crime in Belgium
In November 2023, thieves stole five champion racing pigeons, including the renowned breeder Finn, worth an estimated €750,000, from Belgian champion Tom Van Gaver's aviary, highlighting a recent surge in well-organized thefts targeting high-value birds in Belgium.
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52% Bias Score
Ukrainian Soldiers Rescue Animals from Front Lines
Ukrainian soldiers are rescuing animals near the front lines, facing dangers and resource constraints; they work with volunteers to transport them to safety and find new homes, highlighting the human-animal bond during wartime.
Ukrainian Soldiers Rescue Animals from Front Lines
Ukrainian soldiers are rescuing animals near the front lines, facing dangers and resource constraints; they work with volunteers to transport them to safety and find new homes, highlighting the human-animal bond during wartime.
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24% Bias Score
Couple Sentenced for Neglect of 67 Animals
A Gidgegannup couple received suspended 12-month prison sentences and 15-year animal ownership bans after 67 neglected animals—including dogs, cats, goats, and horses—were seized from their property in January 2023 due to appalling living conditions.
Couple Sentenced for Neglect of 67 Animals
A Gidgegannup couple received suspended 12-month prison sentences and 15-year animal ownership bans after 67 neglected animals—including dogs, cats, goats, and horses—were seized from their property in January 2023 due to appalling living conditions.
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48% Bias Score
Mass Tasmanian Salmon Die-off Exposes Industry Unsustainability
A bacterial disease outbreak killed over one million farmed Tasmanian salmon in Tasmania, resulting in over 5,500 tonnes of dead fish being dumped in February, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about the industry's practices and sustainability.
Mass Tasmanian Salmon Die-off Exposes Industry Unsustainability
A bacterial disease outbreak killed over one million farmed Tasmanian salmon in Tasmania, resulting in over 5,500 tonnes of dead fish being dumped in February, raising serious environmental and ethical concerns about the industry's practices and sustainability.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico City Bans Bullfighting, Sparking Outrage and Celebration
Mexico City banned bullfighting on Tuesday, prohibiting the killing of bulls and sharp objects, sparking protests from supporters but celebrations from animal rights advocates; the law limits bulls' arena time, aiming for a compromise in a decades-long debate.
Mexico City Bans Bullfighting, Sparking Outrage and Celebration
Mexico City banned bullfighting on Tuesday, prohibiting the killing of bulls and sharp objects, sparking protests from supporters but celebrations from animal rights advocates; the law limits bulls' arena time, aiming for a compromise in a decades-long debate.
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24% Bias Score
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