animals

250 sheep killed by lightning near Issyk-Kul

250 sheep killed by lightning near Issyk-Kul

A lightning struck a flock of sheep in Issyk-Kul region’s Tong district. As a result 250 sheep died, the press service of the local state administration said. Employees of the Emergencies Committee’s office in …

Baku cats: furry and laid-back owners of Baku

Baku cats: furry and laid-back owners of Baku

Today, the Day of Respect for Cats is celebrated all over the world, but this day is especially suitable for Baku. The capital of Azerbaijan is the place where cats are truly respected and loved. Vestnik Kavkaza shows you the photos of how Baku cats live.

South Korea banns eating of dog meat

South Korea banns eating of dog meat

South Korea’s parliament has voted to ban the production and sale of dog meat, in a decision campaigners hailed as a “historic victory” for animal welfare. The country’s national assembly voted …

How much Kadyrov's stolen horse worth?

How much Kadyrov's stolen horse worth?

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov thinks there may be some nefarious conspiracy against him that allowed “horse thieves” in the Czech Republic to kidnap his treasured stallion. In a post on …

Rescue dog awarded medal for work in Türkiye

Rescue dog awarded medal for work in Türkiye

A rescue dog received an award for saving a human life while clearing rubble in Türkiye. The award was presented by Mamuka Sepiashvili, Deputy Head of the Department of Fire and Rescue Forces

Gori solves stray dog problem

Gori solves stray dog problem

The municipality of Gori announced a radical solution to the problem of stray dogs in the city. Wooden houses with straw bedding were built for animals. The Gori authorities stressed that the dogs will be able to survive the local …

Dolphins thrown into the sea not found yet in Sevastopol

Dolphins thrown into the sea not found yet in Sevastopol

Trained dolphins thrown on Wednesday into the sea in Sevastopol have not yet been found, city governor Mikhail Razvozhaev informed in his Telegram channel. “In the morning there was patrolling from the shore, and in the afternoon …

Yerevan Zoo gets electricity and water

Yerevan Zoo gets electricity and water

Water supply and grid have been put in an order at the Yerevan Zoo, the mayor's office of the Armenian capital reports. Water pipes were repaired. In addition, the entire territory of the zoo is now illuminated at night. …

Azerbaijan to breed yaks in Karabakh

Azerbaijan to breed yaks in Karabakh

Azerbaijan will import cattle from Kyrgyzstan for breeding in liberated Karabakh, Head of Minister's Protocol at the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Toghrul Gafarbayli said at the Baku Expo Center on October 19. According to …

Georgia intends to ban breeding of some dogs

Georgia intends to ban breeding of some dogs

The Animal Monitoring Agency of the Tbilisi City Hall and MPs are developing a new draft law, according to which the breeding and ownership of certain dog breeds may be banned in Georgia. According to the agency's chief lawyer, …

Stavropol to host first festival of homeless animals

Stavropol to host first festival of homeless animals

On August 20, Kislovodsk will host the first festival of homeless animals ”What if a friend is here”, the head of the resort Yevgeny Moiseev said. The central event will be an exhibition and distribution of dogs that are …

Inhabitants of Japan attacked by dolphins

Inhabitants of Japan attacked by dolphins

Dolphins began to attack people in the Japanese city of Fukui, NHK TV channel reports. Just the day before, the animals had bitten two people on the beach, so it was closed. The city administration has installed new …