Animal Welfare

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a brown horse was found dead on Winterbourne Road in Stoke Gifford, Bristol. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 March, and was reported around 6pm. Officers believe the horse may have been pulling a cart with two males prior to the event.

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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has euthanised its 17-year-old endangered red panda Rou Rou after degenerative joint issues and no response to palliative care. The decision spared her unnecessary suffering following five years of geriatric monitoring.

A new ABC docuseries, Donkey King, is drawing attention to The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, by showcasing its influence on a California-based animal rescue. The series follows Ron King and his team at Oscar’s Place as they learn from the UK sanctuary's experts. Premiering on January 3, the 17-part show has quickly gained popularity among viewers.

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An abandoned 85kg alligator snapping turtle found eating fish in a Hong Kong pond has prompted animal rights activists to demand a list of approved pets and tougher penalties for releasing animals into the wild. Experts say the discovery highlights the city's lag in biosecurity measures. The turtle, now named Yoshi, has been transferred to a community education base.