Cow burps under fire in New Zealand as part of plan to tackle greenhouse gas emissions June 10, 2022 Cows burps and other livestocks in New Zealand may be taxed under a new plan to curb the country’s gas emissions with a charge… Continue Reading
New LEGO set about life on a farm criticized for unrealistic depiction of working animals May 31, 2022 Animal rights group PETA has criticised the LEGO Group for misleading children with a colourful and sanitized depiction of farming in its new CITY… Continue Reading
Baarack the sheep burdened by too much wool saved by Australian animal sanctuary February 28, 2021 The pandemic has left many of us feeling a bit shaggy and in need of a trim. But that was never more true than… Continue Reading
Google street view captures hundreds of red crab migration on Christmas Island April 24, 2018 Google Earth and Streetview have been recording and sharing places off the beaten track like sheep in places around the world and one of its… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Farmer creates lamb pram to move sheep March 28, 2018 Tiffany Hanson is a fourth generation farmer. She tends to a variety of sheep breeds at her place in rural Leicestershire. Which gives her… Continue Reading
Dogs riding sheep rise above the rest in the sheep herding world December 14, 2017 Talk about your lazy watchdogs. It seems pooches hopping on top of sheep field is an entire genre. And much of it is caught… Continue Reading
Hey, is that….? Scientists figure out sheep can recognize celebrities November 9, 2017 Sheep can be trained to recognize human faces from photographic portraits – and can even identify the picture of their handler without prior training… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: A farm where sheep get their hooves trimmed to classical music November 1, 2017 In Suffolk, Virginia, farmer Kate Callahan is nurturing sheep, lavender and peace. We felt calm just reading this story from the Virginian-Pilot about how… Continue Reading
Using sheep genetics to breed healthier new generations September 19, 2017 New information on the genetic code of sheep could lead to breeding programs that might improve their health and productivity. Scientists at the University… Continue Reading
Koala desperately hangs onto tree branch as mega-storm lashes Australia September 28, 2016 An extreme storm is hammering Australia cutting power to tens of thousands, causing flooding and cancelling flights. Rain, hail and strong winds are slicing… Continue Reading