Daily Top News: Cannabis Treatments in Veterinary Medicine, Indian State Plans to Build Elephant-Proof Walls, Migratory Animals are Facing Extinction, and More!

Every day, One Green Planet brings you today’s top news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up!

Here you’ll find different categories of news and links to each article published! Enjoy!

1. Golfing Giraffes? Tournament Interrupted by These Amazing Creatures

Lots of things can derail a golf tournament. After all, it is the great outdoors! However, in Kenya a pair of wild giraffes decided to amble onto the green, pausing the game. The giraffes decided to wander onto the 18th fairway during a tournament, pausing the game.

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2. Sweet Video Shows Snuggly Dog Duo

A cute video showing a snuggly dog duo is delighting TikTok viewers. Posted to the account @diffledorf, the post shows a smaller dog named Frankie being the “little spoon” as another dog cuddles him from behind.

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3. Shelter Crowding Leads to High Euthanasia Rates for Dogs

In recent years, shelter populations across the United States have surged. Homeless dogs and cats are filling shelters, while lower numbers of adopters can give them new homes. Sadly, this has led to rising euthanasia rates in recent years. While both dogs and cats are at critical risk for euthanasia in overcrowded shelters, 2023 was a particularly bad year for homeless canines.

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4. Exploring the Frontier of Cannabis Treatments in Veterinary Medicine

As the world becomes increasingly open to the medicinal benefits of cannabis for humans, a similar trend is emerging in the realm of veterinary medicine. From domestic pets to zoo animals, the use of CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is beginning to gain traction as a viable treatment option for a variety of ailments.

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5. India Responds to Elephant Attacks in Kerala with Elephant-Proof Walls

In response to elephant attacks in Kerala, India’s federal government has unveiled plans to construct elephant-proof barriers in the region. The move comes after protests erupted in the southern state following the deaths caused by these encounters. During his visit to Kerala, Federal Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav not only announced the plans for constructing elephant-proof walls but also criticized the state government for what he perceives as negligence in addressing the issue effectively.

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6. New York City’s Eagle Owl, Flaco, Passes Away

Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl that captivated hearts across New York City, met a tragic end after escaping from the Central Park Zoo last year. Flaco’s journey, marked by resilience and a quest for freedom, came to an abrupt halt when he collided with a building in Manhattan, leaving animal lovers mourning his loss.

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7. No Matter Who Takes Wildlife Selfies, They are Harmful

In the digital age, social media platforms serve as powerful tools for communication, education, and advocacy. However, the impact of social media on wildlife Conservation is a topic that demands our attention and scrutiny. As Andrea L. DiGiorgio, a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher in Biological Anthropology at Princeton University, aptly points out, the impulse to share encounters with wild animals online can have unintended consequences for the creatures we seek to protect.

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8. Migratory Animals are Facing Extinction Because of Humans

Female leatherback turtles, known for their journeys that span up to 10,000 miles, symbolize the remarkable feats of migratory species across the globe. But, a recent landmark report by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) paints a concerning picture. Published on Monday, the report highlights that more than one in five migratory species face extinction due to human interference. Among them are whales, sharks, elephants, wild cats, raptors, birds, and insects, reflecting the breadth of the crisis.

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9. Bats Return to Roost in “Leap-Frogging” Pattern, Suggests Study

Bats are a crucial part of many ecosystems. These airborne mammals are crucial for pest management, pollination, and seed dispersal. However, habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and new diseases threaten bat populations around the world. Indeed, in North America, researchers have estimated that Climate change alone will cause severe population loss in more than half of all bat species. White-Nose Syndrome has already caused three species, northern long-eared, little brown, and tri-colored, to lose over 90 percent of their populations. 

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10. A Look into Russia’s War and Ukraine’s Ecological Struggle

In the wake of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the scars of war extend far beyond human casualties and political turmoil. With a focus on the environmental toll, Darya Tsymbalyuk, Ph.D., a Ukrainian environmental humanities researcher, looked into the issues that have arisen since the Russian invasion. Tsymbalyuk’s observations shed light on the ecological devastation that has unfolded following the collapse of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric reservoir and dam in June 2023. The disaster, attributed to Russian occupation, unleashed a torrent of water, sewage, and pollutants downstream, ravaging the Lower Dnipro region and decimating habitats critical for endangered species like the sandy blind mole-rat.

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