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Do cats really hate aluminium foil? What makes them startle and what science says |

Why Cats Hate Aluminium Foil: The Sounds, Textures and Sensory Overload That Send Them Running Videos of cats recoiling from aluminium foil have become a familiar internet gag, with owners lining worktops and tables to keep curious paws at bay. The reactions look dramatic, startled jumps, instant retreats, but the science behind them is more […]

‘Respect victim’s family’: Charlotte mayor appeals against sharing violent CATS stabbing video; calls attack ‘heartbreaking’ | World News

Charlotte mayor appeals against sharing violent CATS stabbing video Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has urged the public and media not to circulate surveillance footage of the fatal Blue Line stabbing, calling the killing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska a “senseless and tragic loss.”Her statement came a day after the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) released video […]

This virus is turning rabbits into ‘zombie bunnies’ with horn-like growths — can it spread to dogs or cats? | World News

A bizarre, naturally occurring virus is giving wild rabbits a truly unsettling makeover — transforming their faces with horn-like or tentacle-shaped growths that have earned them the nickname “zombie bunnies.” Known as Shope papillomavirus (SPV) or cottontail rabbit papillomavirus (CRPV), this infection primarily affects wild cottontail rabbits in the United States. While the strange protrusions […]

‘One less thing to worry about’: Around 130 cats and dogs airlifted from flood-stricken Texas; disaster’s scale continues to grow

Amid the deadly flooding in central Texas, animal rescue groups are working tirelessly to shelter displaced pets, relocate them, and ensure their safety until they can be reunited with their families.Marc Peralta, chief program officer at Best Friends Animal Society, quoted ABC News, said, “When the floods occurred, we knew right away from other emergency […]

Fortune for cat’s future: 82-year old Chinese man seeks trusted carer for pet feline; inheritance pledge sparks wide discussion

An 82-year-old man from China’s Guangdong province has offered his assets to any individual willing to provide lifelong care for his cherished cat.The elderly man, identified as Long, continues his search for a suitable guardian for his pet Xianba after his passing. Reports indicate that Long, who has no children, became solitary after his wife’s […]

‘Ensures financial independence’: Vietnam bride gets unusual dowry; gift includes 100 civet cats

A 22-year-old Vietnamese bride received a bizarre dowry featuring 100 civet cats and substantial wealth in various forms, with her father claiming it will ensure her financial independence.The wedding, which took place last May in southwestern Vietnam but recently reported by the South China Morning Post, saw the bride receive breeding-capable female civet cats valued […]