Such practices date back hundreds of years when dogs were trained for pest control at farms. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON – On a hot June night, revellers descend on Washington’s Adams Morgan neighbourhood, a nightlife and dining hot spot in the US capital. But they are not the only ones profiting from the good weather.
The District of Columbia consistently makes the top five list of America’s rattiest cities, a problem made worse by warming winters, a rising population and outdoor dining areas made permanent after the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr Bomani Mtume, a 60-year-old retired police officer who is here with Barto, his Cairn Terrier , joined the group in March just as it started out.
Spry and full of stamina, Madam Moritz stamps her feet at a dumpster to redirect an escaping rat back towards the dog pack. A long-time breeder, she helped establish a lineage of dachshunds that team up with falcons to hunt rabbits, and are now used in ratting.Over the course of three hours, the team racks up more than 30 kills, before disposing of them in trash cans.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel could accept US-Iran nuclear 'understanding', says senior lawmakerOfficials say Israel’s main ally, Washington, is holding talks with Iran to sketch out steps for a deal. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Ukraine won't have 'easy' path to join NATO: BidenWASHINGTON: The United States won't make special arrangements for Ukraine to join the NATO military alliance, President Joe Biden said Saturday (Jun 17), despite Russia's invasion. 'They've got to meet the same standards. So we're not going to make it easy,' the US president told reporters near Washington.
Read more »
The Big Read: 'Part of the family' - the rising status of pets among households and what it means for societySINGAPORE: Every few hours while overseas, Mrs Chan would look at her home’s internet surveillance camera to check on her beloved “furkid” Coco Bean - only to find the brown bundle of fur waiting by the main door. It was a hard sight to bear, and she could not stop thinking about her pet t
Read more »
Coffee research group progresses on naturally decaffeinated varietiesIf successful, the resulting varieties could find a market niche in large consuming regions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Minneapolis police used illegal, abusive practices for years, US Justice Department findsOfficers were found to have beat, shot and detained people unjustly, patrolling without residents' trust. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »