Rats are being trained to assist human rescuers locate survivors stuck in earthquake debris. The animals are a part of The Hero Rats Project.
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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.
Watch Shelter Dog Realize he is Being Adopted
A shelter dog goes from confusion and fear to the excitement of a lifetime. Watch!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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