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Cartagena's iconic horse carriages give way to electric buggies


Manuel Rueda

In Cartagena

Cartagena, Colombia, is set to ban its iconic horse-drawn carriages, replacing them with electric buggies — a move dividing the historic city over tradition, tourism, and animal welfare.

(Image credit: Jeffrey Greenberg)


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NPR: Animal Welfare

Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
Nathan Rott

Confiscated live animals are temporarily held in what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service calls their “live room” at an office building near Los Angeles International Airport, while authorities try to find them longer-term housing and specialized care.

When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aims to get seized wildlife immediate care.

(Image credit: Ryan Kellman)


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Miami-Dade County moves to evict Miami Seaquarium
Ayana Archie

Miami-Dade County has accused the operators of the Seaquarium of improperly caring for the grounds and animals. In August, the tourist attraction was under fire after the death of Lolita the orca.


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