Birds are beautiful creatures, and whether you keep them as pets or enjoy watching them flock to your balcony for a quick snack, providing the right food is essential. However, how much do you really know about bird food?

In the chaos of the city streets, I witnessed an unexpected scene that warmed my heart. While hopping into a CNG for my daily commute, I couldn't help but notice something out of the ordinary — a colourful bird nestled on the driver's shoulder, affectionately named Mona by the driver.

Whether you are a cat or dog person looking for ways to help out our furry friends in the summer heat, here are a few ways you can aid them and make a change.

But is animal cruelty something we only condemn during this particular time of year? What are the subtle and not-so-subtle acts of cruelty we exhibit as we interact with/rear/raise/consume livestock/pets/wildlife?

Many of the animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo are passing days with immense suffering. With poor medical care, scarce food and congested cages, the captive animals look so miserable and weak that seeing them is not exactly fun for all the visitors. However, the zoo, located in a sprawling 186 acres of land in Dhaka's Mirpur section, is the 4th largest in the world in terms of area. With two picturesque lakes, a museum, two camping sites, huge gardens and orchards, this zoo has the potential to be one of the best in the world.

A year ago, city dwellers had to witness a horrendous form of brutality unleashed on two female dogs and 14 puppies.

Facebook page "Humans of New York" creator Brandon Stanton writes a heart touching tribute to his beloved dog Susie, who passed away this week aged 16.