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Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to wild cat Fiona! 

Fiona is insta-famous with a following of over 100k and we have a suspicion it has something to do with those stunning emerald eyes of hers! Seriously, every single picture of this cat is the most beautiful picture, it was terribly difficult to sum up their beauty into a short list. 

Fiona isn't just a pretty face, she is a registered emotional support animal who has taken to Instagram to emotionally support the internet! Fiona's owners have created this beautiful idea called "Eterneva." Eterneva is a site in which you can turn your beloved pets ashes into diamonds that you can carry with you everywhere and every day. 

Pretty beautiful idea! Now, prepare to be mesmerized by Fiona's eyes! 

The talented Instagrammer, Chaz Hutton has found a creative way to describe the perils of life with a series of brutally honest graphs to make you chuckle.

We have gathered the funniest ones he created about animals. 

The ongoing spread of bluetongue virus among European farm animals may have started when a cow was inseminated with infected bull semen stored from an earlier outbreak

Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk

To aid the construction of the Navi Mumbai airport, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) had successfully shifted eight villages from the area that will be affected by the project, but forgot to make arrangements for the pets and animals in the village. The NGO, Hands That Heal, has now come forward to give shelter and food to these animals, who had been abandoned by the authorities. They are now relocating all the animals to their shelter in Panvel.

The villages that have been shifted include Chinchpada, Kolhi, Kopar, Ulwe, Varche Ulwe, Pargaon-Dungi, Targhar, Kombadbhuje and Waghivli Vada. From these areas, villagers are to be resettled in Wadghar, Wahal and Kunde Wahal areas. Aishwarya Chaudhary, founder of the NGO, said, "I didn't know about this situation but recently, I came across a post on Facebook mentioning the plight of the animals and birds in this area. My team of 12 has been working for the past four days. Many animals were found dehydrated, starving and homeless."

"We have collected 20 dogs, 13 cats, and three cows. As many trees have been cut down as well; birds have also been displaced. Our shelter is too small to house everyone, and I urge CIDCO and other NGOs to come forward to help this cause," added Chauhan. CIDCO PRO, Priya Ratambe said, "Our health department is finding a solution for the situation and will find an alternative soon."

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With the tourism industry at a complete standstill across the country, a number of domestic animals associated with it have been severely impacted. In the Raigad district of Maharashtra, too, a number of these animals are a common sight, especially at the tourist spots like Matheran, Raigad fort and the beaches. Horses, donkeys, monkeys and stray dogs at all these places have been left without any food to eat. These places, usually frequented by hundreds of tourists every day, have seen barely any visitors over the last month and a half. The tourists would offer food to the animals who are now left to fend for themselves. Even the locals who have pets are finding it tough to manage without much income.

Given the grim situation, the district animal husbandry department along with a few do-gooders have now taken upon themselves to feed the animals and provide them ample drinking water.

Donkeys given dry grass at Raigad Fort

Dr Shubash Mhaske, district deputy commissioner, Animal Husbandry department, informed mid-day that the district, known for its farmhouses, hill stations, forts and beaches, has around 1,200 horses and ponies, of which nearly 460 are reared at Matheran hill station and the rest at the beaches around the districts. With the forest cover in Raigad district, monkeys too are found in large numbers here. "These are often fed by commuters en route to their destinations but that has stopped for over a month now," Mhaske said.

Dr Mandar Patel, Livestock Development Officer, Roha, therefore, visited the ghat areas on Roha-Nagothane road a couple of days ago with his team to feed some monkeys. Similarly, a team even visited Matheran to arrange food and water for the monkeys there.

Animal lovers step up in Pen
Hundreds of stray dogs and 40 cows are also being fed daily by a few animal lovers in and around Pen in Raigad.

"Cimaa Punmiya has come up with an innovative concept of Animal Food bank, where any animal lover can donate food. Kumar Deshpande provides a liquid diet for the strays. The Animal Husbandry department has arranged for medicines," Dr Mhaske said.

Donkeys of Raigadwadi starving
Another animal hit by the lockdown is the donkey. Around 90 donkeys reside around RaigadWadi, foothills of Raigad Fort. Dr Dattatray Sonawale, veterinary assistant commissioner of Animal Husbandry, Mahad Taluka, informed mid-day that the restoration work of Raigad Fort is on for the past couple of years and nearly 250 donkeys were being used to take up repairing material.

"Most of the donkeys had come from nearby areas and only 90 are still at the spot. They are owned by six-seven families who are still staying at the foothills of the fort," said Sonawale. These people along with their donkeys have been having a tough time sustaining due to the lockdown as "the donkeys are not allowed to roam around in the fields making it difficult for them to manage fodder or dry grass," the doctor added.

Prabhakar Sawant, a Raigadwadi resident, said that most of the donkeys are hired by contractors of restoration work.

After the district collector's directives, Sonawale and his team approached a few NGOs requesting them to provide dry grass, rice bran, wheat bran and medicines required for treating some injured donkeys. "Accordingly, potable water of 1,000 liters has been provided at the spot," he said, adding that the effort will continue to provide feed and dry grass to the donkeys till they are "in our jurisdiction and ration kits will be given to their owners."

'Everyone will be taken care of'
Nidhi Choudhari, district collector, told mid-day that the collector's office was doing everything to reach out to migrant workers and underprivileged people by providing ration kits and organising community kitchens with help from NGOs and corporates. "Directions have also been given to the Animal husbandry department to ensure that animals and strays are taken care of. Many animal lovers too have volunteered to help," Choudhari said.

1,200
Approx no. of horses/ponies in Raigad district

460
No. of horses/ponies at Matheran

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Animal lover Rishina Kandhari has rescued a stray cat and named it Sophia. The feline is the latest addition to her pets at home. The Tenali Rama actor is spending the lockdown by being with the cat.

Rishina has also been sharing information about coronavirus and how animals, especially pets, can't spread it. Calling on pet owners to not abandon their pets, she wrote, "The World Health Organization has Announced that Pets cannot contract #covid_19. Those lil ones won't give u #corona but humans will... social distancing, self-quarantine is the need of the hour. Please don't abandon your pets."

 

 

 

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Bigg Boss 13 contestant Paras Chhabra has also been feeding stray dogs near his Malad residential complex. He says, "In these times of adversity, it is important to feed strays as they are hit hard and left without food."

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Imports of Live Animals & Animal Products in South Africa increased to 1223.24 ZAR Million in March from 1216.78 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Live Animals & Animal Products in South Africa averaged 1164.15 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1527.79 ZAR Million in August of 2018 and a record low of 733.71 ZAR Million in December of 2014. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Live Animals & Animal Products.

Imports of Animals CMLV in South Africa increased to 3630.63 ZAR Million in March from 2407.53 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports of Animals CMLV in South Africa averaged 7297.93 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16217.23 ZAR Million in December of 2018 and a record low of 838.45 ZAR Million in January of 2015. South Africa accounts for Imports of Animals using cumulative values for each year (CMLV). This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Animals CMLV.

Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Animals in Brazil decreased to 509 USD Million in April from 555.41 USD Million in March of 2020. Exports (Fob): Primary Prds - Meat Of Bovine Anima in Brazil averaged 200.77 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 755.75 USD Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 1.57 USD Million in October of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Brazil Exports of : Primary Prds - Meat of Bovine A.

Imports of Live Animals in the United Kingdom decreased to 17.71 GBP Million in February from 22.97 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Live Animals in the United Kingdom averaged 35.91 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 172.14 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 5.34 GBP Million in February of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Live Animals.

Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals in the United Kingdom decreased to 16.41 GBP Million in February from 21.53 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals in the United Kingdom averaged 22.75 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 160.92 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 1.02 GBP Million in March of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Live Animals.

Exports of Food & Live Animals in Singapore increased to 1362.14 SGD Million in March from 1209.71 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Food & Live Animals in Singapore averaged 374.04 SGD Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1523.78 SGD Million in March of 2019 and a record low of 140.10 SGD Million in February of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Food & Live Animals.

Exports of Live Animals in Spain decreased to 7991.79 EUR THO in February from 8235.90 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Live Animals in Spain averaged 3411.42 EUR THO from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15121.39 EUR THO in November of 2019 and a record low of 4.60 EUR THO in February of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Live Animals.

Imports of Live Animals in Japan decreased to 1169.97 JPY Million in March from 2938.15 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Live Animals in Japan averaged 1889.34 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7486.47 JPY Million in November of 1996 and a record low of 266.49 JPY Million in August of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Live Animals.

Imports of Food & Live Animals in Japan increased to 497818.93 JPY Million in March from 417134.27 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Food & Live Animals in Japan averaged 392230.65 JPY Million from 1983 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 590290.10 JPY Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 191249.19 JPY Million in February of 1987. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Food & Live Animals.

Imports of Feeding-stuff For Animals in Japan increased to 33551.80 JPY Million in March from 28403.22 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports of Feeding-stuff For Animals in Japan averaged 24342.09 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 42064.24 JPY Million in January of 2015 and a record low of 10005.51 JPY Million in February of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Feeding-stuff For Animals.

Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan increased to 20630.83 JPY Million in March from 14499.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, Nes in Japan averaged 16235.87 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24488.37 JPY Million in September of 2014 and a record low of 10663.08 JPY Million in April of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Crude Animals & Vegetable Materials, N.

Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Census Basis) in the United States increased to 1020.53 USD Million in March from 1005.89 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals (Ce in the United States averaged 577.06 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1286.86 USD Million in December of 2014 and a record low of 246.49 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Meat, Poultry & Other Edible Animals.

The pop star and animal rights advocate introduced her adorable Shepard mix Bo as she shed light on how the pandemic is affecting our furry friends

In Germany, zoos such as Berlin Zoo, pictured with empty seats, are struggling to afford to look after their animals as their doors remain closed to the public during the coronavirus lock down.

America's iconic mustang has reached a critical state of overpopulation prompting some ranchers to consider slaughter as a way of managing the crisis.

Eight endangered native wolves have been found dead in the hills of Tuscany since the beginning of November, with three fresh corpses emerging in the last week.

Alexandra Cearns, a photographer from Perth, curated Perfect Imperfection, which collates heart-warming snaps of pooches and felines living with disabilities.

Larger-than-life animal light sculptures filled with colour and striking beauty have been scattered along ​lit up pathways of Taronga Zoo ready for Vivid Sydney's official launch.

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Damien Mander spent three years in Iraq training the country's paramilitary, before finding his new calling in Africa training poachers to secretly track and arrest poachers illegally hunting animals.

While the sport reels from Tuesday's ruling that Salazar has been banned for four years, the US Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart discussed further details about the Nike Oregon Project.

A former rugby league star (pictured) has been jailed for smuggling exotic animals to pay off a $25,000 debt.  

Some 60 cash-strapped animal parks - home to roughly 70,000 creatures - across the Southeast Asian archipelago have been closed since mid-March.

A leopard, rhino, two Impala and a herd of elephants were pictured visiting the secluded oasis in Zimanga, South Africa. The 2,400-acre estate was used as a sugar cane farm until 1998.

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Massachusetts-based drug maker Lyndra found that a single oral doses of its HIV therapy can stay in the systems of animals for sustained periods of time, proof of concept for the drug they are developing.

Many rangers and guides at national parks across the globe are being laid off, leaving endangered animals unprotected, says Reeve, with poaching already increasing in some areas.

TOM UTLEY: As a fellow scribbler remarked elsewhere this week, wild animals seem to possess 'some atavistic sixth sense that humans are in disarray or on the retreat'.

The Chinese capital city passed a new law on Friday to impose severe punishment on people who hunt, trade and eat wild animals across the city in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.