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The title is a modified version of what was said by Tove Hall, an Uppsala University researcher and keen dog owner. She’s been involved in some research which concluded that a companion dog can be more effective for cardiovascular recovery than medication because they found …
Johnny Martin had a rare soft cell cancer. He was treated at Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital with 26 hours of surgery which removed dozens of tumours inside his chest and a year of 5-days-a-week chemotherapy during which he looked out over a local dog park …
Someone in Rome has hung an effigy of the well-known teenage climate activists, Greta Thunberg, from a noose under a bridge in Rome. On it is a sign saying “Greta is your God”. This is another more direct and unpleasant reaction to Greta Thunberg’s climate …
The collection of hunting trophies belonging to Marcial Gómez Sequeira, a 79-year-old Spanish businessman and trophy hunter who has shot 1,250 animals during his life including lions, tigers and polar bears, is going to be used to create a museum with the largest collection of …
The film Total Recall starring Arnold Schwarzenegger has become a reality but with birds not people. Scientists have found a way to implant into birds an artificial memory regarding their song. They did the experiment with zebra finches. This species of Australian bird learn their …
In an heroic effort, demonstrating great persistence and commitment, three women spent 15 weeks and many hours in the dead of night to find and trap a missing dog. They eventually succeeded using an array of very tasty foods together with the use of a …
Stronger laws have been introduced in Sri Lanka to protect wild elephants. Investigators have been looking into the poisoning of seven elephants over the weekend to see if villagers are culpable. In 2019, 293 elephants were deliberately killed compared to 319 last year. These may …
A study published in the journal Vet Record found that the floppy ears of lop rabbits can lead to deafness, eating difficulties, constant pain and large medical bills. It is suggested that when rabbits are grumpy or unfriendly it might be because they are in …
