[ad_1] Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have made significant strides in understanding how animals successfully navigate back to their home after foraging, even when they encounter unexpected obstacles. Using small, programmable robots, the team studied homing behavior in a controlled setting to uncover the underlying mechanisms. Importance of homing in nature For […]
Bridging Companion and Wild Animal Welfare
[ad_1] The intricate relationship between companion and wild animals often goes unnoticed in animal welfare discussions. However, as Jennifer Toussaint, Chief of Animal Control and Senior Director of Community Resources at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) in Virginia, U.S., explains, there is a deep intersectionality between the two realms. So, how can we […]
Announcing the Animal Charities Under Evaluation in 2024
[ad_1] Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) spends several months each year rigorously assessing animal advocacy organizations to identify the ones that can create the most significant impact for animals using additional donations. Our aim is to identify the most impactful giving opportunities for donors seeking to contribute to a world where all animals can flourish. We […]
Presidential Candidate Profile: Kamala Harris’ record on animal protection
[ad_1] With the 2024 Democratic National Convention wrapping up in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris is now officially the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. That makes this the right time to assess Harris’ record on animal protection issues. Harris has had a long political career and held offices at the local, state and federal […]
Man attacked by bear is accidentally shot trying to fend off animal in Alaska
[ad_1] Grizzly bear mauls 2 college wrestlers in Wyoming Grizzly bear mauls 2 college wrestlers in Wyoming 01:52 A hunter in Alaska was hospitalized after being mauled by a brown bear and shot during an effort to fend it off, authorities said Monday. The bear attack occurred Saturday on the Kenai Peninsula, southwest of Anchorage, […]
News outlets are driving change by exposing systemic animal cruelty
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Earlier this month, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof highlighted our society’s moral inconsistency when it comes to animals we keep as pets and love as family members, like dogs, and the animals kept and killed for food, like pigs. While Kristof is not the first to point […]
The 2024 Colorado Scorecard is here, and we’re asking—did your lawmakers pass or fail on animal protection?
[ad_1] This November, there are 83 legislative seats up for election in Colorado’s legislature. Coloradans will vote to elect their entire State House and half of their State Senate—where decisions are made daily that affect the welfare of animals. Your decisions at the ballot box determine the future of our fight to protect animals in […]
Greater Geelong shows horror animal cruelty record
[ad_1] Greater Geelong’s topped a list not to be proud of. The city had 547 animal cruelty reports in the last financial year, with 42 animals seized or surrendered. This is a decrease on the year before where 450 cases were reported. Article continues after this ad Advertisement Wyndham also made the top five for […]
Championing animal rights through words
[ad_1] Bhavani Sundaram is not just a prolific Indian author of motivational and inspirational books; she is also a passionate animal lover and activist. Her deep love for animals and unwavering commitment to their welfare have culminated in two remarkable books: ‘Furry Tails’ and ‘Rescued Stories’. These books offer a poignant glimpse into the real-life […]
Animal Crackers | My Shetland
[ad_1] The tables have turned and I’ve decided that, as Lambie refuses to eat in the shed, where he has gone for many months, he can eat in the poultry pen because then he can’t get out and steal everyone else’s food. This system seems to be working quite well now. Everyone can eat their […]