[ad_1] OXFORD, England — When did animals appear on Earth? It’s a question that has puzzled naturalists since Charles Darwin. Now, a groundbreaking study led by the University of Oxford sheds light on the timing of the appearance of animals in Earth’s history. The Cambrian period, spanning from 539 to 485 million years ago, witnessed […]
Meet Enzo, one of nearly 4,000 beagles who was spared from laboratory life 1 year ago
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Enzo was just a tiny puppy when he was lifted into a carrier and placed in one of our animal rescue vehicles last July. He was being taken away from Envigo’s massive dog breeding facility in Virginia where he was born. Until that moment, he was likely destined […]
5 best upcoming life sims like Animal Crossing New Horizons for Nintendo Switch in 2023
[ad_1] The beloved life sim Animal Crossing New Horizons continues to garner much attention to this day. The 2020 game from Nintendo was the perfect getaway for quarantined gamers. Now, three years later, many players continue to revisit the serene islands for much-needed comfort. This is thanks to the game’s evergreen design and annual events […]
Stuffed animal found on Sanibel gets new life and goes on adventures
[ad_1] SANIBEL, Fla. — A tattered, lost stuffed animal that was found on Sanibel has a new, loving home. Ed Saturus found a stuffed lamb in a tree while he was out for a walk. He helped her down and cleaned her up. Saturus named the little lamb Rosemary and plans to take her along […]
Simple Life Hacks for a Happier Cat
[ad_1] A new post on my Psych Today blog has some easy tweaks for cat guardians. Westfale/Pixabay By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference. That applies to your cat too. […]
New Images by Animal Equality Show the Short But Harsh Life of Chickens
[ad_1] Animal Equality is a beacon of light that shines on the darkest corners of the agricultural industry worldwide. With a commitment to exposing the hidden truths behind the closed doors of factory farms and slaughterhouses, our global organization is a powerful force for change in the fight for animal protection. Animal Equality has been […]
The Life of a Chicken in a Factory Farm
[ad_1] Undercover investigations play a vital role in exposing the cruelty that takes place in hatcheries. Hatcheries are facilities where millions of chickens are hatched every year, often in cramped and unsanitary conditions. These facilities are notorious for their cruel practices, such as the mass culling of male chicks, which are deemed useless by the […]
How a future animal welfare facility will improve the life of pets at the shelter
[ad_1] Built in the 1950s, the Abilene Animal Shelter was never meant for animals to stay for extended periods of time. The kennels are small, it’s loud, and it’s hard to keep clean. “If you can just imagine, it’s absorbed 70 plus years of waste at this point,” said Andrea Robison, the board president for […]
The Tragic End to the Life of Calf 1578
[ad_1] The story of Calf 1578 on a US dairy farm highlights the importance of supporters in protecting animals. The calf ultimately died after suffering for three days on a concrete floor with frozen hooves and no food or water. Lying on a concrete floor with dirty uniforms piled high beside him, Calf 1578 sat […]
Feature: Writing obituaries for zoo animals
[ad_1] NANJING — A heartfelt obituary remembering “Laoma,” a deceased sun bear, has made national headlines in China. Published earlier this year in the Hongshan Forest Zoo in Nanjing, the capital of East China”s Jiangsu province, the obituary detailed the last days of the male bear’s 33-year life and the interactions between the animal and […]