Animals

Animals

Why hikers with dogs face extra risks near cows in Austria

A woman was seriously injured after a herd of cows charged during a hike in Styria. Here's why experts say dog owners must be extra cautious.

Politics

Mutilation ban and microchips: The new EU laws around cat and dog welfare

Compulsory microchips as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that have been approved by European lawmakers.

Animals

Berlin zoo panda gives birth to twins for second time

Berlin Zoo said Friday its resident panda Meng Meng had delivered twins for the second time, hailing the rare births as a boost to the endangered creatures.

Animals 2

Do dogs in Italy's Bolzano really have to be DNA tested under new laws?

The northern Italian province says it will push ahead with plans to fine dog owners who refuse to pay for DNA profiling in a crackdown on dog poo in the streets.

Animals

Swedish zoo's baby elephant dies after her family rejects her

A two-week-old elephant who was rejected by her family following the birth of another elephant calf has died in Sweden.