7 h. ago Penguins sent to live on ‘geriatric island’ as zoos and aquariums grapple with growing problem

The concept was inspired by a larger concern that is confronting zoos and aquariums around the world

Society

16 h. ago Much like a nursing home, penguins at a Boston aquarium can age with dignity

Lambert, a critically endangered African penguin, has moved to a special geriatric island at the New England Aquarium in Boston

Politics

3 d. ago A handful of surprising food ‘should count towards your five

BRITS love a good handful of peanuts. And now, experts say it could be included as part of the five-a-day fruit and veg advice. Experts also warned dried fruit needs improved guidance, as their nutritional benefits are different from whole fruits. A report by Dr Max Gowland noted the UK is grappling with a growing...

Events

1 week ago Novo Nordisk chair and directors exit after row with shareholder

Chair and six directors to leave as Danish drugmaker grapples with slowing growth and falling share price

Politics

1 week ago Novo Nordisk chair and six directors exit after dispute with shareholder

Danish drugmaker grapples with slowing growth and falling share price

Politics

4 w. ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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