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The Foundation for Interdisciplinary Research and Education Promoting Animal Welfare is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific research and public education of animal welfare issues.

Hero Rats Help Earthquake Victims

Rats are being trained to assist human rescuers locate survivors stuck in earthquake debris.  The animals are a part of The Hero Rats Project.

animal intelligence, human-animal relationships, Rats help rescue earthquake victims

Happy the Elephant has Day in Court

New York’s highest court is set to determine whether Happy, a 47-year-old Asian elephant living at the Bronx Zoo, is being unlawfully imprisoned. 

animal intelligence, Captive zoo elephant gets day in court, Happy the Elephant court hearing on unlawful imprisonment

Watch Shelter Dog Realize he is Being Adopted

A shelter dog goes from confusion and fear to the excitement of a lifetime.  Watch!

Animal Welfare, human-animal relationships

Another US City Bans Sale of Pets

Dallas, Texas joins more than 400 municipalities across the U.S. that have banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores.

Another US state bans sale of cats and dogs

Another Step Closer to Stopping Animal Testing

Researchers have produced a new protocol for screening skin allergens from cosmetics and other products that does not require animal testing.

Animal-free testing of skin products and cosmetics, New procedure allows animal-free methods of screening for skin allergens

Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study

According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.

Animal Communication, Animals distinguish between positive and negative tones, human-animal relationships, Speak to animals using a positive tone

Kids who live with dogs may get protection from Crohn’s Disease

New research findings suggest that children living with a dog may have an advantage of developing protection from contracting Crohn’s Disease (a common inflammatory bowel disease) later in life.

Gut health may be improved for kids growing up with dogs, Kids living with dogs may be protected from Crohns Disease

Chimps have their own 400-word language: Scientific discovery

A new scientific study has revealed that chimpanzees engage in complex vocalizations with almost 400 words.

animal intelligence, Chimpanzees speak at least 400 words, Chimps have their own language

Insects as Pets: The New Craze

There is a new trend in pets: thousands of people all over the world are swapping their hamsters and cats for praying mantises, stick insects and other types of bugs as pets.

Insects as pets is a new craze, Praying mantise pets

Cruel Over-Breeding Causes Dogs a Lifetime of Suffering, Warn Veterinarians

Selective breeding has led to serious health problems among some breeds that veterinarians warn can cause these dogs a “lifetime of suffering”. 

Health problems of dog breeds, Overbreeding is harming dogs warn vets, selective breeding

World Bee Day!

World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20th to raise awareness for the essential role bees and other pollinators play in our and the planet’s survival.

Protect the Bees, World Bee Day

Bold Monkeys Learn Faster than Shy Monkeys

New research has revealed that bolder monkeys learn faster than shy ones, which was especially evident for members of some family groups.

animal cognition research, Bolder monkeys learn faster than shy monkeys

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