We in Pakistan have taken sparrows for granted for over 10,000 years. This is unfortunately no longer the case. Ornithologists and bird enthusiasts across the country fear the only reason the house sparrow has not yet gone on the Red… Read More »The Fall of a Sparrow
Many of the wildlife has been displaced from inside the reverine forests and game reserves throughout the Sindh province during the 2010 floods; there are also fears that a number of endangered species, especially hog deer might have been killed.… Read More »2010 Floods Affected the Sindh Wildlife
Government study suggests long-term exposure to chemicals can destroy colonies The combination of two pesticides commonly used on UK fields can have… Read More »Double Dose of Pesticide Poses New Danger For Bumblebees
On March 26, 2014, a five-metre-long whale shark weighing between three and four tonnes was caught in Balochistan and brought to Karachi Fish Harbour where it was auctioned before being chopped and transported to markets to be used in poultry… Read More »Pakistanis Continue to Kill Whale Sharks
Dogs are not always man’s or a woman’s best friend! Dog bites can produce nasty injuries, especially in young children and babies. As well as the obvious injury caused, dog bites carry an extra risk from infectious diseases. One of… Read More »Handling Dog Bites
More and more dog owners are putting their pet’s health at risk by keeping them shut up or chained all the time. The survey, by UK’s Churchill Pet Insurance found that 14% of dog owners leave their pets shut in one… Read More »Dogs Should Not be Chained
Life with the family dog will give young children hours of loyal companionship, cherished memories, and, in some cases, possibly even better health. A study in the Journal of Pediatrics says that children with a family history of allergies may… Read More »Life with a Dog Can Improve Your Childrens’ Lives
Victims of the surprise attacks limp into one of this city’s biggest public hospitals. Among the hundreds on a recent day were children cornered in their homes, students ambushed on their way to class and old men ambling back from… Read More »Stray Dogs in India
The dog `Faith’ was born on Christmas Eve in the year 2002. He was born with 2 legs. He of course could not walk when he was born. Even his mother did not want him. His first owner also did not… Read More »Two-Legged Dog Walks Learnt to Walk Like a Human
In America, MRI has been conducted on the brains of some dogs and the results have confirmed that dogs have the ability to experience positive emotions, like love and attachment. This means that dogs have a level of sentience comparable… Read More »Considering Dogs as Persons
