Animals' own world

China orders citizens to get rid of their pets due to coronavirus threat

2020-02-18T20:46:00.000-08:00

Now animals are paying heavy price coronavirus threat as the authorities in China orders citizens to get rid of their pets. Their are news that people are killing their pets (mainly dogs and cats) by throwing them off the building.

There are numerous incidents in China where dogs were beaten to death mercilessly because of coronavirus threat.

However, there are people who are trying to find other solutions like dogs masks and dog suits.

Coronavirus could have spread to humans from bats via pangolins - Source

A new research from China reveals that the novel corona virus that has killed hundreds of infected persons in Wuhan from the Hubei province in China and infected thousands across the world could have spread to humans via bats mediated via another species of animals – pangolins.

Researchers noted that pangolins are one of the most illegally trafficked animals in Asia mainly because these are the only species of scaled mammals. These mammals are trafficked for food as well as for the medicinal properties of their scales using in traditional Chinese medicine. Their poaching and trading is controlled by the international law says the World Wildlife Fund, but sales remain undaunted under cover in Asia and Africa. There has been a ban on trade and sale of pangolins since 2016 and their survival is at risk says the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to their high demands. These pangolins especially the Malayan pangolins are critically endangered and belong to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

South China Agricultural University, in a statement on their website said, “This latest discovery will be of great significance for the prevention and control of the origin (of the virus).” The researchers working on this new finding were working on this project at this institute in collaboration with a team of scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Till date nearly 900 individuals are known to have been killed by the novel corona virus. The virus first was reported on the 31st of December 2019 and since then investigations have traced back its origins to the exotic meat and sea food markets in China’s Wuhan. All forms of exotic meat sales have been banned since then. The researchers have been trying to figure out the source of the virus and its transmission via other animals to humans.

This new study shows that bats could be spreading the virus and this final link from bats to humans could be pangolins. For this study the team looked at the genes and genomic sequences of the novel coronavirus isolated from pangolins. These viruses were 99 percent similar to the virus samples obtained from the infected individuals said the researchers. This makes it most likely the pangolins are the “intermediate host” say researchers. Twenty one Malayan pangolins (Manis javanica) studied at the wildlife rescue centre in China’s Guangdong province have very similar viral genomic picture compared to persons infected with the nCoV-2019 or novel corona virus, wrote the researchers.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

First of all, coronaviruses are a group of different viruses—and the symptoms of the current newsworthy strain of coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, differ from other coronavirus strains. According to the CDC, there are three main symptoms of the current illness: Fever, cough, and shortness of breath—all symptoms similar to the common cold or flu.

The CDC explains that “at this time” symptoms appear to arise in as few as 2 days after exposure or as long as 14 days after. “This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS viruses [another type of coronavirus].” Even scarier, is that some people with the virus show “little to no symptoms,” while others fall “severely ill” and die.

"What we know is it causes pneumonia and then doesn't respond to antibiotic treatment, which is not surprising, but then in terms of mortality, SARS [another type of coronavirus] kills 10% of the individuals," Scientist Leo Poon, a virologist at the School of Public Health at The University of Hong Kong, who first decoded the virus, told CNN recently.

Because symptoms of 2019-nCoV are so similar to those of the cold or flu, it's important not to jump to conclusions—especially if you live in the US, since, per the CDC, this strain of coronavirus hasn't been spread from person-to-person within the US yet (all infected people have recently traveled to Wuhan, China). Still, if you are experiencing fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests seeking medical care early, sharing any previous travel history with your healthcare provider.

How can you protect yourself from coronavirus?

The WHO suggests a variety of safety measures to take to keep yourself safe from the novel coronavirus, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices.

First and foremost, it's advised that people frequently clean their hands with soap and water or by using alcohol-based hand gel. It's also important that, when coughing and sneezing, people always cover their mouth and nose with their elbow or a tissue (and then immediately throwing that used tissue away and washing their hands). People should also try their best to avoid others who have a fever or cough.

According to the WHO—and this information is less pertinent to those in the US—when visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of novel coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals. Also, avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.

Still, it's important to keep in mind that, while the news cycle surrounding this new Wuhan coronavirus can seem scary, the CDC maintains that the risk to the US general population is low at this time.

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Animal Picture Pile - Naughty animals

2014-07-19T14:53:00.000-07:00

How many times we have found or seen the animals (even our pets) doing those silly and naughty things? Probably more than once. These pics are just few of those moments when these animals were caught red handed :)

Animals adopted by other animals - 22 heart touching images

2014-07-02T01:02:00.001-07:00

These animals may not speak any language but they surely have heart and much purer than us. These pics give a strong message of love and care to Humanity.

Animals adopting the young ones of other animals and taking care of them sounds just unimaginative, but animals have their own language and way of doing the things. They love, care, have emotions and feelings they do it in a very simple way.

Cute Squirrels doing cute things

2012-02-02T05:26:00.000-08:00

Squirrels look so very cute and when they do Squirrels activities than its always worth a click.

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Grant's Gazelle (Gazella granti) - cute pics

2012-01-30T02:48:00.000-08:00

Grant's Gazelle (Gazella granti)

Tiger cubs adopted by Chimpanzee !!

2012-01-29T20:46:00.000-08:00

Tiger cubs adopted by Chimpanzee

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10 World's most dangerous dogs

2012-01-15T22:57:00.000-08:00

1. Pit Bulls (Weight: 55-65 lbs.)
Pit bull is one of the most brave and dauntless dogs that usually takes on any opponent. Therefore they take part in dog fighting. It is common knowledge that this dog breed can even mangle the human to death as pit bull locks its jaws onto the booty until it is dead.

2. Rottweilers (Weight: 100-130 lbs.)
Due to their intense territorial instinct these dogs are very aggressive. Rottweilers are commonly used as guard dogs.

3. German Shepherds (Weight: 70-100 lbs.)
This breed of dogs is known as a smart and vigilant one. As German Shepherds proved to be confident and fearless local authorities such as the police K-9 unit use German Shepherds as a police dog.

4. Huskies (Weight: 44-66 lbs.)
Despite of their energy and intelligence this breed is not regarded a good guard dog. It is caused by its kind temperament and personality characteristics. However it should be marked that between 1979 and 1997 fifteen fatal cases were caused by huskies.

5. Alaskan Malamutes (Weight: 75-100 lbs.)
This breed requires a lot of exercises to be happy as being bored they become disobedient. On the whole their characteristic features are energy and activity.

6. Doberman Pinschers (Weight: 65-90 lbs.)
Doberman Pinschers are famed by such features as alertness, intelligence and loyalty. Therefore they are considered to be one of the best guard dog breeds. The dog usually attacks only in case its family is in danger or when being provoked.

7. Chow Chow (Weight: 50-70 lbs.)
The Chow Chow seems to be distant and independent, however they require staunch attention. If badly bred they can become aggressive dogs.

8. Presa Canario ( Weight: 80-115 lbs.)
It is well known that an attack of this guard dog can bring to the death any prey. One of the main features of this dog is fearlessness, huge power and man-stopping ability.

9. Boxer (Weight: 50-70 lbs.)
These dogs are intelligent, frisky and full of energy. It is not so easy to train them as they are self-willed breed. In addition, boxers are not typically aggressive by nature.

10. Dalmatian (Weight: 40-70 lbs.)
This breed is distinguished by intelligence and perfect memory, independence and survival instincts. Sometimes Dalmatians can be agg

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Family pic !!

2012-01-12T18:57:00.000-08:00

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Had bit extra last night...itch...

2012-01-12T18:53:00.000-08:00

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True story of baby Hippopotamus and Tortoise

2012-01-12T18:22:00.000-08:00

AIROBI (AFP) – A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsunami waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise, in an animal facility in the port city of Mombassa, officials said.

The hippopotamus, nicknamed “Owen”, and weighing about 300 kilograms (650 pounds), was swept down Sabaki River into the Indian Ocean then forced back to shore when tsunami waves struck the Kenyan coast on December 26, before wildlife rangers rescued him.

“It is incredible! A less-than-a-year-old hippo has adopted a male tortoise, about a century old, and the tortoise seems to be very happy with being a ‘mother’,” ecologist Paula Kahumbu, who is in charge of Lafarge Park, told AFP.

“After it was swept away and lost its mother, the hippo was traumatized. It had to look for something to be a surrogate mother. Fortunately, it landed on the tortoise and established a strong bond. They swim, eat and sleep together,” the ecologist added. “The hippo follows the tortoise exactly the way it follows its mother. If somebody approaches the tortoise, the hippo becomes aggressive, as if protecting its biological mother,” Kahumbu added.

“The hippo is a young baby, he was left at a very tender age and by nature, hippos are social animals that like to stay with their mothers for four years,” he explained.

Dogs hate Halloween costumes - very funny

2011-06-13T13:55:00.000-07:00

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Beautiful pictures and wallpapers of Polar Bears

2011-06-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

Beautiful pictures and wallpapers of Polar Bears

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Pic of the day - Oh I love this shampoo!!

2011-04-29T09:42:00.000-07:00

Oh I just love this shampoo. My hair are clean, silky and dandruff free.

Animal pic dump - funny and cute sleeping animals

2011-04-22T14:37:00.000-07:00

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Nice massage in Singapore !

2011-04-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

I was too tired and my body was aching by jumping from on e tree to another so I thought I should have a body massage..... ahh really relaxing

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Funny bunny cat

2011-04-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

Isn't this bunny cat looking too cute !!

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Now, I will click your pic

2011-04-13T09:51:00.001-07:00

It seems the baby monkey is saying "you have clicked mine now it my turn to click your pic"

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A Chritsmas gift from myside !!!

2011-04-13T09:49:00.000-07:00

From me to YOU...

A Chritsmas gift from myside :)

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Microsoft Windows Elephant !!

2011-04-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

Now this is what a Microsoft Windows Elephant will look like

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Ahhh BIG meal for me...ONLY for me

2011-04-13T09:40:00.000-07:00

yieppy...I got the big meal today...I eman for many days..I guess.

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Drive safe wear helmets

2011-04-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Drive safe wear helmets. Yes, the helmets need not to be as cute as this.

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I love exploring universe and stars with my telescope - even in day time!

2011-04-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

I love exploring universe and stars - even in day time!

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Heights of patience !!!!

2011-04-13T09:33:00.000-07:00

How can so many dogs can resist a cat infront of them. this really a test of self control or Heights of patience !!!!

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Beware of cute duckling trap - you can be robbed !

2011-04-13T09:31:00.000-07:00

Beware of cute duckling trap - you can be robbed !

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I just love TOYS!!!

2011-04-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

Just like our children the young ones of the animals also love to play and sleep with their toys and thats make a picture perfect scenario. A cute thing sleeping with cute toys...awww too cute.

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