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Capuchin Monkey Assaulted at City Zoo: Viral Video Triggers Animal Welfare Investigation
Outrage and Reflection After Monkey Assault Incident at City Zoo In a disturbing incident that has sparked widespread anger and renewed calls for stricter enforcement of animal protection rules, a visitor at a local zoo was caught on camera striking a monkey inside its enclosure. The event, which unfolded on a busy weekend afternoon, has triggered an internal investigation, possible criminal charges, and a broader community conversation about how humans interact with animals in captivity. According to zoo officials, the incident occurred near the primate habitat during peak visiting hours. Witnesses reported seeing an adult visitor lean over a protective barrier and reach into a section of the enclosure where a young capuchin monkey was perched near the glass viewing area. Within moments, the individual allegedly struck the monkey before staff intervened.
By Pets and animals about 4 hours ago in Petlife
A Tale Of Two Kitties
Introduction This is just another excuse to share pictures of some of the cats that I see on my walks, and that sometimes come to demand treats at my back door. There was just Mrs P at first, but now she is followed by another that finishes the treats that Mrs P leaves if the magpies and birds don't get there first.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 27 days ago in Petlife
The Lost Penguin
The first time I saw the penguin, it wasn’t in a zoo or on a nature show. It was on my feed—just one lone bird, walking away from the colony, slow and deliberate, as if it had decided the world outside its group was where it belonged. And for some reason, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.
By John Smith28 days ago in Petlife
14 Animals That Are Often Confused for One Another
Have you ever confidently pointed at an animal in the wild only to realize you were completely wrong about what you were looking at? The natural world presents us with countless creatures that seem almost identical at first glance, yet belong to entirely different families, habitats, and evolutionary paths. With over eight million species sharing our planet, nature has developed some remarkable similarities that can fool even experienced observers.
By The Big Bad 2 months ago in Petlife
Cat A Log
Introduction I do this every so often. Every day I walk, and if I see cats, I take photographs and sometimes share them on Instagram with the hashtags #CatsInNam and #CatsOfVocal, but there are some strange things that come back with those hashtags:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Petlife
Your Dog Is Not Truck Cargo
In much of the country, dogs standing loose in the back of a pickup have been treated as part of the scenery for decades. People point at it, smile, say the dog “loves it” and keep driving. The scene looks normal because the community has rehearsed it for years. From a forensic and trauma standpoint, it is anything but normal. It is a low-speed, high-frequency mechanism of serious injury and death that we keep pretending is harmless.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin2 months ago in Petlife
The passing of pets
We've all heard that expression, "you don't need to be blood to be family," but does that also apply to pets in September? I lost the dog that I had had for about 15 years. I'm not much of a dog person. I'm more of a cat person. My dog Rosie was a corgi mix, and to be 100% honest, in the beginning, I really did welcome the dog. Sadly, I thought my dog was kind of ugly, and I rejected her, but the dog did something I couldn't believe she did. She saved my life. I won't get into detail, but let's say I was actually gonna hurt myself, and my dog saved me. She even got the cat to help. Stop me from hurting myself. That is why I love my animal so much, so when they passed away, it was a heartbreaking day that still is to this day. Nothing can fill that void. Yes, I currently have two other cats. They're amazing animals, but not as amazing as the two that recently passed. Amber was born a stray. She was a runt, but she was a fighter, even as we all know runts usually don't survive because the mother refuses to feed them. The original owner that, at a young age, Amber began eating dry food to survive. She was a fighter.
By stephanie borges2 months ago in Petlife
