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Bunka is a solitary Asian elephant living in captivity at the Yerevan Zoo in Armenia. He was born in captivity to parents Malka and Bacho at the Tbilisi Zoo in Georgia on the 30 December 2007. Bunka's father Bacho died in August 2008 at Tbilisi Zoo of autointoxication caused by peritonitis and hemorrhagic of the duodenum.
Bunka was originally intended to be transferred to Antwerp Zoo but this did not go ahead, possibly as a result of biosecurity import restrictions at the time. Bukna was transferred to the Yerevan Zoo on the 9 July 2014 to replace Grand who was suffering with dental problems and two broken tusks....
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Dr. Cheryl Laite, known as The Maverick Vet, shares a transformative experience on The Wildlife Guardians podcast. She recounts her time with Sudan, the last Northern White Rhino, just before the species became extinct. This encounter changed her perspective on wildlife conservation and life itself.
Cheryl's encounter with Sudan led her to engage in various wildlife rescue and conservation projects, including assisting at the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in Africa and aiding in Australia's bushfire crisis. Her dedication even involves extreme actions like skydiving for conservation fundraising. Hosted by Jeff Harrison and Erica Salvemini, this emotionally charged episode of The Wildlife Guardians delves into Cheryl's inspiring journey.
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Every year on August 26, we celebrate International Dog Day, a time to honour our beloved furry companions while also raising awareness about the challenges they encounter. This occasion serves as a platform to discourage the purchase of dogs from unethical and illegal breeders, commonly known as puppy mills.
Through participating in International Dog Day and standing against puppy mills, you can play a role in improving the lives of these innocent animals and contribute to creating a more compassionate world for them.
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Did you know?
- At only 1 cm (⅜ in) the Antarctic midge insect is the largest land animal native to Antarctica.
- Dragonflies have existed on earth for 300,000,000 years.
- A box jellyfish has 24 eyes.
- Giant squids can be up to 18 m (59 ft) long.
- The mimic octopus can change its colour and texture to look like rocks, coral, and even other animals.
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