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- 1WHO Holds Webinar on Influenza A(H9N2) Risks▼WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinar: Understanding Influenza A(H9N2): current risks, One Health action and pandemic preparedness
The World Health Organization's Health Emergencies programme is hosting an EPI-WIN webinar on influenza A(H9N2), covering current risks, One Health action and pandemic preparedness. The session brings together health experts to discuss the avian flu subtype, which circulates in poultry and occasionally infects humans, and how animal and human health sectors can coordinate monitoring and readiness for a potential wider outbreak.
- 2Colorado weighs constitutional right to hunt amendment▼The latest in the war on wildlife: Colorado considers ‘right to hunt’ amendment to constitution
Colorado is considering a constitutional amendment that would establish a right to hunt, drawing criticism from animal welfare advocates who frame it as part of an ongoing 'war on wildlife.' Groups including Humane World for Animals argue the measure would entrench hunting protections in the state constitution, while supporters see it as safeguarding a traditional practice. Debate is growing over wildlife policy in the state.
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Attention is gathering around claims that people in some parts of the world are being treated as livestock, stripped of basic dignity and exploited for labor or profit. The stark framing of human beings reduced to animals has struck a nerve, with viewers reacting strongly to the alleged conditions described. No specific country, perpetrator, or incident is named in the circulating material.
- 4Writer reflects on sacred lives of wild animals●'The animal lives here have no numbers, no names. They are simply a people, nations of their own kind with lives as sacr
A passage describes the animals of a wild place as living without numbers or names, existing as nations of their own kind whose lives are as sacred as human lives. The writer describes learning their different ways and framing all species as one shared life and breath. Readers are sharing the passage for its meditation on kinship with the natural world.
- 5Mantis shrimp's 16 colour channels stun science fans▼The mantis shrimp sees the world in a way we can barely imagine. Where humans juggle 3 color channels, it packs up to 16
The mantis shrimp is going viral for its extraordinary vision: where humans have three colour channels, it packs up to 16, and it can detect circularly polarized light, a feat no other known animal manages. People are also marveling at its punch, which reaches speeds of up to 50 mph, fast enough to briefly heat the surrounding water.
- 6WOAH pushes One Health investment from national action to lasting solutions●Advancing One Health implementation and investment: from country action to sustainable solutions
The World Organisation for Animal Health is highlighting efforts to advance One Health implementation and investment, moving from country-level action to sustainable, long-term solutions. The approach links human, animal and environmental health, and the organisation is calling for continued funding and practical national commitments to make integrated health systems durable.
- 7Flox Intelligence deploys edge AI to keep wildlife off critical infrastructure●Flox Intelligence builds edge AI devices equipped with motion sensors and cameras to deter wildlife from critical infras
Flox Intelligence builds edge AI devices that use motion sensors, cameras and on-device models to detect wildlife and emit species-appropriate deterrents at sites such as airfields and rail lines. The company operates across North America, Europe and Australia, positioning its hardware as a way to protect critical infrastructure from animal-related disruptions without human intervention.
- 8The plague isn't history: where it still exists and how it's treated▼The plague isn’t history. Where it still exists, how it spreads and a cure
The plague has not disappeared. South China Morning Post reports that the disease still exists in parts of the world today, explaining where cases occur, how the infection spreads between animals and humans, and how it can be cured with modern treatment such as antibiotics. The piece aims to correct the assumption that plague is purely a medieval scourge.
- 9Los Angeles wildfire documentary to premiere at Dok Leipzig 2026●Los Angeles wildfire title among world premieres at Dok Leipzig 2026
A documentary about the Los Angeles wildfires has been selected as one of the world premieres at the Dok Leipzig 2026 festival, one of the world's leading documentary and animated film festivals. The announcement highlights continued international attention on the devastating LA fires, with filmmakers examining their human and environmental impact.
- 10Ben Affleck's 'Ethical AI' Thriller Fails to Impress Viewers●🎮 Ben Affleck’s ‘Ethical AI’ Vehicle Failing To Impress Human Viewers As Affleck seeks to establish a seat for movie sta
Ben Affleck has been positioning himself as a Hollywood advocate for responsible AI use, seeking a seat for movie stars in discussions about the technology's role in filmmaking. But his AI-backed political thriller 'Animals' is drawing criticism, with audiences unimpressed by the results, undermining his case that AI can serve filmmakers ethically.
- 11Tuskegee University hosts One Health Symposium on humans, animals, environment▼One Health Symposium focuses on real-world outcomes for humans, animals and the environment
Tuskegee University held a One Health Symposium examining how human, animal and environmental health intersect and what practical outcomes can come from that approach. The event highlighted the One Health framework, which treats the three areas as connected and pushes for collaboration across medicine, veterinary science and environmental research to solve real-world problems.
- 12Jonathan the Tortoise, 194, Has His Genome Sequenced●Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be around 194 years old and thought to be the oldest known living land animal, has had his genome sequenced. Scientists hope his DNA will offer insights into extreme longevity, healthy ageing and disease resistance. The story has drawn wide attention as readers marvel at the tortoise's remarkable lifespan and what his genetic code might reveal about ageing in humans.
- 13Humane World for Animals shares winter wildlife coexistence tips▼Humane World for Animals offers tips for coexisting with wildlife in colder weather
Humane World for Animals has issued guidance on living alongside wildlife during colder weather, offering advice on how people can avoid conflicts with animals seeking food and shelter in winter. The tips, distributed via a news release, cover practical steps households can take as temperatures drop and wildlife moves closer to human environments.
- 14Scientists Study Jonathan the Tortoise's Anti-Aging Secrets●Jonathan the Tortoise Has Survived 2 Centuries and a Fake Death. Now Scientists Are Unraveling His Anti-Aging Secrets ht
Jonathan, a giant tortoise believed to be the world's oldest living land animal at around 193 years old, is the subject of new scientific research into why he shows so few signs of aging. Interest surged after a false report of his death circulated, followed by confirmation he is alive and well on the island of St Helena, where scientists hope his longevity could reveal secrets relevant to human aging.