How do zoo animals feel about visitors?
I’ve always wondered about the kind of impact that visitors have on the emotional state of animals in zoos. Do the animals like the presence… Read More »How do zoo animals feel about visitors?
Welfare
Is President Biden’s dog Champ untidy, dirty and unkempt?
Greg Kelly, the host of Newsmax was having a bit of fun, admittedly, when he insinuated that President Biden’s dog Champ looks untidy, dirty and… Read More »Is President Biden’s dog Champ untidy, dirty and unkempt?
A koala wanted to enjoy Christmas too
NEWS AND VIEWS: The McCormick family living in Adelaide, South Australia, returned home to find a koala in their Christmas tree. Sadly, he was trying… Read More »A koala wanted to enjoy Christmas too
Loss of matriarch elephant at Warsaw Zoo opens door to a CBD trial to reduce stress
The management at Warsaw Zoo have taken the opportunity to test out CBD oil on a couple of female elephants who it was decided were… Read More »Loss of matriarch elephant at Warsaw Zoo opens door to a CBD trial to reduce stress
One-horned rhinos roam the streets in India
Almost 85% of the Kaziranga National Park is underwater. The park is in Assam, India. It is home to the world’s largest remaining population of… Read More »One-horned rhinos roam the streets in India
Culprits placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and gave it to a pregnant elephant
Samuel Pachuau, the Wildlife Warden of the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala, India, claimed that the culprits had placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and then… Read More »Culprits placed firecrackers inside a pineapple and gave it to a pregnant elephant
Coronavirus China: chlorine disinfectant may pollute and damage wildlife
The chlorine disinfectant that has been used in China to contain the spread of coronavirus might be polluting drinking water and it might also be… Read More »Coronavirus China: chlorine disinfectant may pollute and damage wildlife
British public turn against firework displays because of their companion animals, antisocial behaviour and military veterans
The British public are turning against ad hoc fireworks displays. They want properly organised public displays on a one-off basis instead. Also, firework sellers have… Read More »British public turn against firework displays because of their companion animals, antisocial behaviour and military veterans
Lop-eared rabbits may suffer from constant pain
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… Read More »Lop-eared rabbits may suffer from constant pain
Thin beef steaks grown in labs available to diners by 2021
An Israeli company based in Rehovot, a city in the Central District of Israel, about 20 km south of Tel Aviv has developed thin beef… Read More »Thin beef steaks grown in labs available to diners by 2021
Insensitive picture of smiling woman holding pig carcass like a baby
Everything about this photograph is distasteful and unpleasant. Please can we not show animals more respect? This woman is smiling at a pig carcass, sown… Read More »Insensitive picture of smiling woman holding pig carcass like a baby
The zebra’s stripes help to keep the animal cool
The zebra’s stripes help to keep the animal cool so says an 85-year-old amateur zoologist and her 71-year-old husband, Alison and Stephen Cobb.
Americans ingest up to 52,000 micro-plastic particles a year
Canadian scientists conducted an extensive analysis of hundreds of “datasets” on micro-plastic contamination. They compared this information with the typical diet and consumption habits of… Read More »Americans ingest up to 52,000 micro-plastic particles a year
A vegan owning a cat is like meeting President Trump
Vegans and domestic cats can go together just as well as meat eating owners and their cats. What a person eats should be irrelevant to… Read More »A vegan owning a cat is like meeting President Trump
New Lidl labelling scheme still hides how chickens are reared
In the UK a new supermarket scheme intended to tell shoppers the conditions under which chickens are reared does not achieve its goal. The scheme appears to pull the wool over the eyes of shoppers which is the exact opposite to the intention of the scheme.
Feeding pet rabbits fruit and vegetables can make them obese
Hay is a much better food for a rabbit than fruit which is relatively high in sugar which can make rabbits obese.
Kangaroos hit by vehicles in Australia need to be euthanised
It seems that a lot of kangaroos are hit by a lot of vehicles on Australia’s dusty red roads and they’re left to die of… Read More »Kangaroos hit by vehicles in Australia need to be euthanised
The actor Martin Clunes dropped as patron of animal welfare charity
The very talented and popular British actor, Martin Clunes has been dropped as patron of the Born Free Foundation (‘Born Free’) because he rode on… Read More »The actor Martin Clunes dropped as patron of animal welfare charity
Regarding UK air pollution we must think of our companion animals as well
Currently there is a lot of talk on the Internet and in newspapers about air pollution caused by road traffic, particularly diesels. I am referring… Read More »Regarding UK air pollution we must think of our companion animals as well
Woman gets wolves to howl and converses with them
This is really nice because it is a direct connection between human and nature. And I really like the way this young woman gets her… Read More »Woman gets wolves to howl and converses with them