Married couple ID’d as suspects who threw 4 Chihuahuas over Sumter SPCA fence
By Kayla Robins From The Sumter Item Woman has turned herself in, says they turned the dogs in because they escaped an enclosure on their property A married couple has been identified as the suspects who are accused of throwing…
EU urged to protect giraffes from the wildlife trade
By Alicia Graef From Care2 Giraffes might be one of the most recognizable and beloved species on the planet, but over the past few decades they’ve suffered catastrophic population declines in Africa, which has led to concerns they may disappear forever….
Wildflowers & butterflies
Super Bloom Brings Brilliant Display of Wildflowers and Butterflies to California By Judy M From Care2 Thanks to tremendous rains in recent months, there’s a super bloom in California, bringing with it the arrival of swarms of butterflies known as painted ladies. They’re…
After 22nd horse dies, Santa Anita makes some (eventual) policy changes
By Laura Goldman From Care2 It took the deaths of 21 racehorses in two months for Santa Anita Park in Southern California park to finally announce it was cancelling racing indefinitely as of March 5. A track expert, Dennis Moore, would examine and refine…
This zebra trick might be better than bug spray
By Jordyn Carnier From Care2 Ever wonder why zebras have stripes? It’s an age-old question, and we may finally have the answer… and it’s fascinating! According to recent research, it doesn’t seem like zebras evolved their stripes for camouflage or fashion. Their…
RCIPS & Cayman Islands DOE host Turtle Friendly Lighting Seminar
From RCIPS Monday 18 March, the RCIPS and Department of Environment partnered to host a seminar on Turtle-Friendly Lighting for business owners and property managers in the Seven Mile Beach area. Turtle-friendly lighting refers to lighting on beachfront properties that…
Dozens of beagles are being force-fed a fungicide in ‘unnecessary’ study
By Laura Goldman From Care2 Because of their sweet and docile personalities, beagles are sadly the breed of choice foranimal testing. Right now in a Michigan laboratory, 36 of these gentle dogs are enduring unimaginable cruelty: they’re being forced to swallow…
Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture and RCIPS clarify actions taken following seizure of dogs
Released on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service. Following allegations made on social media with respect to a recent operation where three dogs were surrendered and later euthanized, the Department of Agriculture and…
Be a part of the Cayman Islands movement for Change at the Meals on Wheels ¢hange for Change Coin Drive
The Meals on Wheels, ¢hange for Change Coin Drive is taking place March 22 and 23, across 30 pre-approved high-traffic locations. We need 250+ volunteers to donate two-hours of their time to collect coins and donations from the Community for Meals on…
Cayman Islands Turtle Centre’s final payment of long term debt
Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter is pleased to announce that it is now free of all its long-term debt, having now fully paid down the final balance on what originally was the equivalent of just over…








