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Mountain Lion Spotted Roaming California City, Killed by Vehicle

Residents of Oceanside, California were both fascinated and alarmed this week after a mountain lion was spotted roaming the streets of the coastal city's downtown area. However, the urban adventure ended in tragedy days later when the big cat was...

What is Takahe, the Extinct Prehistoric Bird That Came Back to Life

The takahe, a notably large and exceptionally rare flightless bird, was thought to be extinct until fairly recently. This remarkable species has experienced multiple instances of what could be called "resurrections" throughout its relatively brief history known to humanity....

Police Hunt Down Bull Running Free in Downtown Lamia, Central Greece

A rather ...peculiar spectacle was viewed by people in the Greek city of Lamia on Friday morning, when a bull on the lam charged through city streets, reaching the city center of the Central Greece municipality. Amazed onlookers who saw the...

Greek Islanders Angry Over Animal Carcasses

  WARNING: Some readers may find these images upsetting. Photos courtesy of: Cyclades24.gr Residents on a string of scenic Greek islands have been left stunned and shocked by a series of grisly finds on their beautiful beaches. The bodies of dead cattle have...

Top Court Prosecutor Asks for Strict Implementation of Animal Protection Law

Greek Supreme Court prosecutor Vasilis Pliotas issued a circular on Thursday requesting first instance prosecutors to strictly implement the legislation for the protection of animals. Pliotas told his colleagues they should intervene in every case involving the torturing of animals...