Stunning photographs reveal the secret life of the field mouse.
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Sharks, Other Marine Life Strangled by Plastic: Study
Large numbers of sharks and other marine life are being strangled by plastic causing pain, suffering and death. In addition to plastic fishing gear, marine life are becoming entangled in strapping bands used in packaging, polythene bags and rubber tires.
Warning: 16 Pet Foods Linked to Heart Disease in Dogs
As a result of the ongoing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into a possible link between heart disease in dogs and “grain-free” dog food often including “legumes such as peas and lentils,” the FDA has listed 16 pet food brands that have been named most frequently in its investigation.
Animal brains, like humans, sync up with one another
New research studies demonstrate that like humans, animals brains sync up with one another during social interactions.
Seals have been trained to sing, debut with Star Wars theme and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Seals trained by scientists to sing popular songs…three grey seals that have been trained to copy speech, have also learned the notes from popular music including the Star Wars theme and the nursery rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
Being with the Wrong Partner Puts Fish in a Bad Mood: Study
Fish that are with unwanted partners get into bad moods, say researchers of a new study.
Animal Abuse Documented at Popular FairLife Dairy, Fair Oaks Farms
Animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms documented by Animal Recovery Mission (ARM). Video depicts employees violently abusing calves at Fair Oaks Farms, producers of popular FairLife milk products.
Enormous Numbers of Animals Disappearing: Photos
Enormous numbers of animals are quickly disappearing. See what one photographer is doing to raise awareness about these endangered creatures and to document their existence while there are still a small number left to photograph.
Abandoned Pets: Artist Public Education Campaign
Artist creates a public education campaign to create awareness about abandoned pets.
Dogs Take on Owners Stress: Study
A new study has demonstrated that dogs mirror their owner’s stress levels.
Bees Smarter than Thought, Can Link Symbols to Numbers: New study
Bees are much more intelligent than previously believed. We already knew from previous research that bees get the concept of zero and can do basic math. Now researchers have discovered bees may also be capable of connecting symbols to numbers.
Scientists Find Serious Errors in Government Proposal to Stop Protecting Grey Wolves
A detailed report just released from scientists reviewing the U.S. government’s proposal to stop protecting gray wolves states that the government’s proposal has “numerous factual errors and other problems”.
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