Poverty, fiscal stress and abandoned homes have fueled a long-standing stray dog problem in Detroit.
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A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.
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Research shows that consumers place their trust in animal welfare certificates on food.
Cows and their calves graze near Cremona, Alta., in 2019. Rather than seeing photos of animal abuses, efforts to educate people about how they mourn and have rich social lives might be more effective.
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It’s important to design public awareness campaigns that illuminate the richness of animal lives by directing attention to actual animal agency rather than to the human abusers of animals.
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Pets’ bad behaviour can place owners under a lot of strain, research shows.
Exotic shorthair cats are popular in the US but they struggle with health problems.
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The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.
Chimpanzees in their enclosure at the Los Angeles zoo in California.
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Zoo-based research can teach us about the needs of animals in our care.
Endangered North Atlantic right whale Snow Cone, entangled in fishing rope, with her newborn calf off Georgia in 2021.
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Even when female North Atlantic right whales survive entanglement in fishing gear, it may affect their future ability to breed, increasing the pressure on this critically endangered species.
The right way to photograph wildlife: from a distance, in the animal’s natural habitat.
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The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
Survival curves for eight pure breeds. Border collie (dark blue), border terrier (light blue), bulldog (green), French bulldog (red), labrador retriever (orange), mastiff (purple), miniature dachshund (pink) and pug (brown). All purebreds vary significantly from crossbreds (light purple).
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New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Chickens are vibrant communicators.
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Artificial intelligence can process large amounts of chicken vocalizations, identifying patterns in the birds’ communications.
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Are plant-based treats like catnip, cat thyme and silver vine safe for cats? And it it ethical to use them?
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Keeping your cat indoors is safer for your pet and wildlife. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure its quality of life doesn’t suffer.
Surprised that cats like to play fetch too?
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There hasn’t been a lot of research into adult cat play, but a new study shows it’s not just dogs who like to play fetch.
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Breeding tuna in captivity is a promising solution to overfishing, but there are concerns surrounding fish welfare.
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We already have many of the tools to make this imagined world a reality.
Horseshoe crabs in spawning season at Reeds Beach, N.J., on June 13, 2023.
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Horseshoe crabs play a unique role in medicine, but they’re also ecologically important in their home waters along the Atlantic coast. Can regulators balance the needs of humans and nature?
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Animal-assisted yoga classes have increased in popularity around the world – but their impact on animal welfare may be far from benign.
We like to think of sea otters as cute but they can be aggressive.
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In California, surfers say an otter is hassling them and stealing their surfboards. But does she really deserve recapture and life in captivity?
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Consumers’ main concerns regarding farm monitoring are food safety, animal welfare and water quality. Many would like to see Māori values and land practices incorporated.
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Humans must kill animals in many cases, but they can still modify their behaviours to improve the welfare of animals while they are alive.