[ad_1] Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in research. Advances in recording equipment and analysis techniques have driven new insights into animal behaviour, population distribution, taxonomy and anatomy. In a new study published in Ecology and Evolution, we show the limitations of one of the most common methods used […]
Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund helps Delta Animal Shelter | News, Sports, Jobs
[ad_1] Courtesy photo Charlie Becker, Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, along with Board of Trustees Members Bob VanDamme; Mark Zawacki, Will Carne, Sr. and Nick Chenier present a check in the amount of $18,984 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens fund, to Vonnie Bruce, adoption specialist, holding Jezzie, and […]
Cap on pet surrenders helps ease overcapacity at Garland animal shelter
[ad_1] Much like other cities in North Texas, Garland is dealing with a capacity problem at its animal shelter – but its animal services department has found some success in reducing the number of animals in its shelter after city officials earlier this year lowered the number of daily owner surrenders from five to two. […]
Florida animal shelter helps reunite lost dog with Georgia owner
[ad_1] MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A woman’s best friend is back in her arms after an animal shelter in Manatee County helped her reunite with her lost dog. Back on Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Manatee County Animal Welfare Palmetto Adoption Center found an abandoned dog at its front gate, county officials said in a news […]
The Feline Grimace Scale Helps You Know if Your Cat is in Pain
[ad_1] Cat caregivers can successfully use this tool to spot acute pain in cats, study shows. Photo: Heidi Bollich/Shutterstock By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Get Companion Animal Psychology in your inbox. Cats have a reputation for […]
Last Hope Animal Rescue Donation Drive helps animals in need
[ad_1] CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -A light show is helping a local animal rescue take care of hundreds of animals. The Last Hope Animal Rescue held its 3rd annual Holiday Donation Drive-Thru. Workers at the shelter say the donations help them make it through the winter. ”We have over 200 animals in our care so […]
Ulster County Animal Response Team helps tend to pets during emergencies – Daily Freeman
[ad_1] KINGSTON, N.Y. — When disaster strikes, it can be difficult for some people to evacuate their homes if they have nowhere to go that will allow their pets. It’s a dilemma that the Ulster County Animal Response Team was created to help address. The Ulster County Animal Response Team, or UCART, was formed in […]
A Trophy-Hunting Ban Could Hurt Animals More Than It Helps
[ad_1] Congress is again considering a ban on importing hunting trophies from Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Republicans and Democrats alike have championed such import bans in the past. Supporters claim a ban will conserve wildlife by discouraging Americans from traveling to Africa and killing wildebeests, zebras, elephants and other charismatic megafauna. But banning trophy hunting […]