One scientist set out to find the answer… Do dogs really love you for you, or just because you feed … More
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Fishing Gear, Climate Change Endangering Right Whales
Endangered right whale population threatened by entanglements and dramatically declining birth rate The most endangered large whale species in the … More
No Safe Haven for Elephants
In seven years, 30% of Africa’s elephants have disappeared. At the current rate of decline, half the continent’s remaining pachyderms … More
Dogs Prefer Praise to Food: New Research
Just like humans… Dogs would rather get a belly rub than a treat A new study suggests that most dogs … More
The Proof is In: Dogs Smarter than You Thought
You can’t trick dogs. Can’t. Nope. And now the scientific evidence is in to prove it… You can’t trick your … More
Our Conflicted Relationships with Animals
People in the U.S. have conflicted and conflicting perceptions of animals…some we take into our homes and feed and care … More
Dog-Approved Hiking Trail
Today several of us cut out of work early to check out a trail in the Santa Monica Mountains we … More
Inside the US agency charged with killing a mind-boggling number of animals
Inside the US agency charged with killing a ‘mindboggling’ number … The USDA’s Wildlife Services division has come under fire … More
Rescued Senior Citizen Sheep Goes from Unwanted to Beloved Caretaker of Other Animals
Sheep Who Was Dumped For Being Too Old Helps Other Animals Now Three years ago, Sammie, an elderly sheep … More
Cow Deaths Lead Officials to Kill Off Twenty Percent of the Wolf Population in Washington
Washington To Exterminate Nearly 20 Percent Of State’s Wolf Population Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to kill an … More
Dog Waits For, then Adopts Flight Attendant
This one is sure to bring a smile and a knowing nod to all those humans who know dogs well. … More
It is World Elephant Day
And to celebrate we suggest you see and share these… Stunning Pictures of Elephants (view the album by clicking arrows … More
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