Etiket: animals
VUB study: “Impact of carbon dioxide on dinosaur extinction is overestimated” | Animals
The impact of carbon dioxide on dinosaur extinction is overestimated. This is what VUB geologists say after an initial measurement of the temperatures from the Chicxulub meteorite crater in Mexico.…
IN PICTURE. Just lick those flakes and a polar bear will be happy: animals in Pairi Daiza enjoy the snow | Snow in Belgium
“Is that the snow bomb they predicted?” these Golden Takins wonder. This giant panda has already started a thorough quality investigation. Let’s lick it, let’s feel it… Yes, it’s good…
Floods in Australia don’t stop deadly red fire ants from spreading: they form a ‘raft’ | Animals
Red fire ants continue to spread in Australia, despite the havoc caused by the storms there. The ants, whose poison can be fatal, are not stopped by the floods. Together…
Dogs dumped at boarding houses: ‘These people should not have animals’
The Australian shepherd Snoetje has been in an animal shelter in Oss for six months, because his owners no longer come to pick him up. And although he is well…
LOOK. Dutch photographer (28) captures spectacular natural phenomenon in Antarctica: humpback whales hunt fish with ‘bubble nets’ | Animals
In America, Australia and New Zealand the news suddenly mentions “Piet from the Netherlands”. 28-year-old nature photographer Piet van den Bemd has captured a special natural phenomenon in Antarctica with…
Which animals can you best provide extra food in the winter and how? | Pet food
For those who live outside, the dark months with little food and the chance of snow are difficult to overcome. Especially animals that do not hibernate can use some food…
Lost elephant can be reunited with mother, three days later drone captures this powerful image | Animals
A beautiful photo from the animal kingdom warms hearts worldwide. The drone image shows an elephant calf resting snuggled close to its mother in a game reserve in southern India.…
The Exloo sheep herd could use extra money for ‘defenseless animals’
A low wool price, the threat of the wolf and the advancing bluetongue virus. Sheep flocks face numerous challenges. But help is on the way. Six flocks of sheep in…
Looking back on 2023: Drenthe animals are in the news
The Drentsche Patrijshond turned 80 this year. This four-legged friend is one of the two dog breeds, besides the Frisian Stabij, that have a Dutch province in the name. The…
Mosquitoes will also plague us in winter and bring new diseases. Biologist explains why | Animals
If you have been bothered by buzzing mosquitoes the past few nights, you are certainly not alone. And that in the depths of winter. “We will have to learn to…