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Animal tourism in central and northern Victoria strengthens native species conservation
Australia: The newly established Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation and Wildlife Education Centre near Castlemaine offers the public a chance to interact with animals while learning about the threats they face.
It was formed last October when owners Tehree and Hamish Gordon decided to combine their dingo farm at Chewton with the Jirrahlinga Koala Sanctuary at Barwon Heads, some 170 kilometres away.
More than 30 animals seized from Tennessee breeding mill
Tennessee law enforcement seized 34 animals from a breeding mill where the animals were living in inhumane conditions.
Animal Rescue Corps said it assisted law enforcement in rescuing around 25 dogs, seven cats and two chinchillas from the backyard breeding operation in Macon County on Thursday.
Cat survives school run ride under car bonnet
A cat was lucky to survive a five-mile round trip beneath a car bonnet after she escaped from her home.
Scots man who starved pet bearded dragon banned from keeping animals for one year
A man who starved his pet bearded dragon for months has been banned from keeping animals for a year.
Gary Ross, of Dufftown in Moray, failed to feed his pet lizard Coco or keep the animal warm. It was found in a badly emaciated state by welfare workers and after a vet inspection, was put to sleep.