[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Zoologist Adam Britton is facing a 249-year jail term after he admitted to 60 charges including abusing 42 dogs, out of which 39 died. He also filmed and posted videos of the act.The crocodile expert faces charges including eight counts of bestiality, punishable by up to three years, four counts of possessing […]
Breaking: We’re asking the SEC to investigate world’s largest meat company’s animal welfare promises
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, we filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the largest meat and poultry company in the world, JBS and its subsidiary, Pilgrim’s Pride. Together with the Center for Biological Diversity, and in partnership with the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law and […]
Tortoise becomes world’s oldest living land animal as he celebrates 191st b’day | Trending
[ad_1] On the island of St. Helena, a tortoise named Jonathan celebrated its 191st birthday. Although Jonathan’s actual age is unclear, Guinness World Records stated that he was at least 50-years-old when he was transported from the Seychelles to the island in 1882. Jonathan has outlived the 150-year average life expectancy of his species. Snapshot […]
The World’s Most Frightening Animal Sounds like This
[ad_1] Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s Science, Quickly. I’m Karen Hopkin. What’s the scariest sound you can think of? Is it…? [CLIP: Scary breathing and screaming] Hopkin: Or maybe…? [CLIP: Terrifying music] Hopkin: How about…? [CLIP: Lion roar] Hopkin: Well, if you’re a mammal in the African savanna, it may well be this: [CLIP: […]
Scientists study ‘world’s oldest meal’ to learn about our animal ancestors
[ad_1] The “last meal” consumed by some of the earliest known animals has helped scientists discover new clues about some odd ancient creatures that are our animal ancestors, according to the Australian National University. Ediacaran biota, the lifeforms that were present on Earth during the Ediacaran period around 575 million years ago, are some of […]
CAES partners with Dalan Animal Health to advance world’s first honeybee vaccine
[ad_1] Researchers from the UGA Bee Lab study hives. Delaplane says that honey bee vaccines would be a game-changer for beekeepers who have had few resources beyond supportive therapies for decades. (Photo by Keith Delaplane) Vaccines are a proven benefit in the world of animal science. People have vaccinated both pets and livestock for decades. […]
Meet the World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, Jonathan the Tortoise Who Is 190 Years Old
[ad_1] The world’s oldest living land animal on record, a tortoise named Jonathan who resides on St. Helena island, is celebrating his 190th birthday and has gained a new world record title. “His official record title is oldest chelonian, a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins, and tortoises,” Guinness World Records shared on Facebook. Jonathan […]
Scientists rush to create vaccine for world’s biggest animal disease outbreak | African swine fever
[ad_1] Tucked between motorways in the west of the city, the drab brick building belonging to Madrid’s Complutense University stretches the length of a football pitch. Inside, a series of sterile laboratories – capable of handling the world’s most dangerous pathogens – can be found along a brightly lit hallway. This is the frontline of […]
Animal-free egg protein powers ‘world’s first protein-boosted hard juice’ from The EVERY Co and Pulp Culture
[ad_1] BUILD, which “required zero masking agents, sugar or other unnecessary additives” – contains on-trend ingredients ashwagandha and cordyceps, and 5g protein, something previously beyond the reach of Pulp Culture’s formulators, who had “struggled to identify a protein that possessed the solubility, texture and neutral taste profile suitable for their premium live-culture beverages,” said The EVERY Co’s […]
Denver just clinched the record for the world’s largest animal therapy airport program from LAX. Take a look at how its team of dogs entertain passengers.
[ad_1] The dogs were in high demand this summer.Denver International Airport Denver International Airport is home to the world’s largest airport animal therapy program. There are around 45 programs across US airports, with LAX being Denver’s biggest competitor. Volunteer manager Karla Grahn told Insider the dogs were in demand during the summer travel chaos. In […]