On Monday afternoon, the Marmeleiros Hospital opened its doors to a very special visitor.
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For the second consecutive year, 8th grade students of the Padre Manuel Álvares Basic and Secondary School (EBSPMA), in Ribeira Brava, became researchers as they dedicated themselves to the study of "Microalgae and other small aquatic organisms," from the ARDITI Educational Service.
Stolen three years ago, Lassie has been found in a deplorable condition.
Ricardo Lume, the deputy of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) has written a draft regional legislative decree, entitled 'A Regional sterilisation and vaccination campaign for companion animals and stray animals in the year 2024.'
A mare called Camila, a rabbit named Doce, Rafael the lamb, and two dogs called Collie and Cuca were this afternoon at the Christmas Village
During a CMF meeting, it was agreed that four animal welfare associations will receive 15,000 euros of support each for their sterilisation programmes.
Farmers affected by the fires are now to receive fruit trees to help restore the productivity of the land.
The Regional Government has decided to allocate a total of 110 thousand euros to associations and cooperatives of cattle farmers in the municipalities of Ponta do Sol, Calheta, and Porto Moniz at the Extraordinary Government Council, which took place this morning.
And for some really good news..
This week I would like to introduce you to Algodãoa, a two-year-old white fluffy female cat, who has been sterilised.
The first containers of hay have already been sent to assist cattle farmers in Madeira; victims of the fires last month that affected the west of the island. The containers arrival in Madeira is scheduled for the 13th of November.
A thousand street lights will go out tonight between 20:00 and 23:00 in five municipalities of Madeira, as part of a campaign to protect Cory's Shearwaters from excessive artificial light.
In order to save the life of Madeira's seabirds on the 30th of October, a thousand street lamps will be turned off between 8 pm and 11 pm.
The Funchal City Council has joined the 'Save a Seabird' campaign, which started on the 15th of October and runs until the 15th of November, with the aim of helping seabirds who are victims of light pollution in Madeira.