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Foreign Ministry warns against smuggling rare animals, plants to China
Egypt
November 30, 2015
Foreign Ministry warns against smuggling rare animals, plants to China
The Foreign Ministry has called on Egyptian citizens traveling to China not to take any rare animals or rare plants…
Are pets in the bedroom a problem for sleep?
Health & Fitness
November 21, 2015
Are pets in the bedroom a problem for sleep?
There are many potential health benefits to pet ownership, but a good night’s sleep may not necessarily be one of…
Zoo animals roam loose in Georgia’s capital after flooding
World
June 14, 2015
Zoo animals roam loose in Georgia’s capital after flooding
Tigers, lions, a hippopotamus and other animals have escaped from the zoo in Georgia's capital after heavy flooding destroyed their…
It’s a dog’s life: An innovative new kennel seeks to remedy the lack of quality digs for dogs
Life & Style
September 21, 2012
It’s a dog’s life: An innovative new kennel seeks to remedy the lack of quality digs for dogs
For many, a vacation away entails many complicated arrangements, from closing up the house to finding a friend to water…
Amid obstacles, enthusiasts hope bird-watching tourism will take flight
Environment
May 28, 2012
Amid obstacles, enthusiasts hope bird-watching tourism will take flight
Take a map of the world and dribble lines of honey from north to south, avoiding water. These are basically…
Animal welfare organizations criticize veterinary faculty over animal torture
Environment
May 21, 2012
Animal welfare organizations criticize veterinary faculty over animal torture
Three animal welfare societies submitted requests to Cairo University Veterinary Medicine Faculty Dean Fathy Farouq demanding investigations on violations they…
Foot-and-mouth disease kills over 9,000 animals, Agriculture Ministry says no human cases
Egypt
March 27, 2012
Foot-and-mouth disease kills over 9,000 animals, Agriculture Ministry says no human cases
There have been no reports of human cases of foot-and-mouth disease to date, said Assistant Agriculture Minister for veterinary medicine…
Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues
Environment
March 7, 2012
Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues
The hunt for a penguin at large in Tokyo after escaping from an aquarium continued for the third day Wednesday,…
A dramatic rescue attempt saved animals in Mohamed Mahmoud Street pet store
Environment
November 26, 2011
A dramatic rescue attempt saved animals in Mohamed Mahmoud Street pet store
Left unattended since Saturday morning, dozens of animals inside an unfortunately located downtown pet store were rescued Wednesday evening when…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s dugong
Environment
November 17, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s dugong
The survival of the elusive, blubbery sea-trawler known as the dugong is hanging in delicate balance amid ever-increasing development, tourism…