Consciousness in the animal kingdom may be far more wide-reaching than previously thought, according to a number of animal cognition experts. In a recent declaration, they argue that all sorts of animals – from fish to insects – may be sentient, and that this should inform our treatment of such animals going forward. Previous research […]
Animal expert shares advice for dealing with aggressive rams
An animal behaviourist has warned people to be “really careful” during the breeding season after a ram was found in a paddock with a deceased elderly couple in West Auckland yesterday. Yesterday morning a retired couple in their 80s were found deceased in a paddock at their rural property on Anzac Valley Rd in Waitākere. […]
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. […]
Calls for major change as ‘unacceptable’ deaths of 460,000 Aussie animals exposed
Dogs, cats, monkeys, dolphins, and koalas were among the more than 1.7 million animals used in experiments and teaching in Victoria in just one year, according to the most recent data released by the state government. The report compiled by Animal Welfare Victoria (AWV) and released this year, shows that more than 460,000 of these […]
Native animals that survived Bayindeen bushfire face increased threat from predators six weeks on
In short: About 22,000 hectares of forest at Mount Cole and Mount Buangor burned in February during weeks-long bushfires. Six weeks later, wildlife carers and rescuers say they are beginning to see the impact of the bushfire on local wildlife. What’s next? An ecologists says introduced predators will have greater access to the area after the fire and are likely […]
Abandoning animals in Croatia is now punishable by imprisonment
Amendments to the Criminal Code came into force on Tuesday, and with them changes to animal protection. Abandoning a pet, domestic animal or wild animal will be reported to the police or the Municipal State Attorney’s Office. The penalty is up to one year in prison or up to two years if the abandonment has […]
9 Animals Whose Defense Mechanisms Go a Little Overboard
Animals take the role of either predator or prey. If you’re a predator, it’s your job to find prey to eat. If you’re prey, your mission is to be harder to eat than other prey. This naturally leads to the development of defense mechanisms — features that both protect the animal from danger, and in […]
What does a political campaign, John Belushi & ‘Animal House’ have in common? Party animals
I’ve been called a conservative. I’ve been called a liberal. When I was 19, after being elected to the Western Placer Unified School District board, I was told I had no business being a trustee because I had no kids in school. I was told by a Mormon that I was “more Mormon” based on […]
Bedtime or go time? Observing what animals do during a total solar eclipse
This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread Ok! Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain × close Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When darkness falls on central Ohio during the total solar eclipse on April 8, will animals think […]
Animal’s Writer Defends Ranbir Kapoor’s Dialogues, Says There Is ‘Burden’ On Cinema: ‘Thode Mazak Karte Hain’
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal was released in theatres last year in December. The film was headlined by Ranbir Kapoor and also featured Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri in key roles. While the film became a massive blockbuster hit, it also received criticism for its dialogues and was branded as misogynistic by a section […]