Before their dog was poisoned, these families recognised Australia’s lethal ‘pest’ animal control methods were necessary. But afterwards, they saw 1080 baiting as inhumane and horrific. Here’s why.
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Studies in Yellowstone National Park show plant matter (mostly grass) is found in up to 74% of wolf scats, suggesting the behaviour may be inherited from the beginning of doggy time.
A proposed scientific name is frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs). In rabbits, these high activity periods are called ‘binkies’. But many cat and dog-owners simply call them ‘zoomies’.
Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.
Want to check your canine friend isn’t suffering when an Antarctic blast hits? Start with their ears and feet.
If you’re interested in the history, traits and skills of these amazing dogs – and perhaps have wondered about owning one yourself – here’s what you need to know.
Dogs can only sweat on their paw pads, which is not a lot of use when it comes to shedding body heat.
Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
A global research effort is targeting inherited disorders in dogs.
Different councils and different rescue organisations can have different rules about how long they can keep animals.
The institution of pet-keeping is fundamentally unjust as it involves the manipulation of animals’ bodies, behaviours and emotional lives.
Travel can come with danger, so dogs have mostly evolved to avoid being over-adventurous. That said, dogs may see some kinds of travel as a chance to find things they want – like food or a mate.
As omnivores, dogs should be able to adapt well and manage on well prepared commercially available vegetarian diets as long as the essential nutrients they would normally get from meat are present.
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Emeritus Professor of Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Honorary Affiliate, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Psychology, Deakin University
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Lecturer of Sociology, University of Kent
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Professor, Chair of Computational Biology and Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, Psychology, James Cook University
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Lecturer, Environmental Science, School of Life and Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University
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PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
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Associate Professor, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Deakin University
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University
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PhD student, University of Adelaide
