Millions of donkeys killed each year to make face cream
Article written by Victoria Gill and Kate StephensOriginally published by BBC News (Thu, Feb 15, 2024) To sell water and make his living, Steve relied completely on his donkeys. They pulled him in his cart loaded with its 20 jerry cans to all his customers. When Steve’s donkeys were stolen for their skins, he could no longer […]
Bullfighting ‘is sadistic and despicable’, says Spain’s new culture minister – but can animal activists get their hopes up?
Article written by Alex TrelinskiOriginally published by The Olive Press (Mon, Jan 29, 2024) A Politician who is an Avowed Anti-Bullfighter has become Spain’s Minister of Culture in Pedro Sanchez’s new cabinet announced on Monday. Ernest Urtasan, 41, is one of five people from the left-wing Sumar group that have been given ministerial portfolios. His stance on […]
Bullfighting resumes in Mexico City for now, despite protests
Article written by CBS News TeamOriginally published by CBS NEWS (Mon, Jan 29, 2024) With protesters outside a full arena, bullfights resumed in Mexico City on Sunday after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that sided with animal rights defenders and suspended the events for more than a year and a half. The resumption […]
Chinese medicine Ejiao facing blow to supply as Africa, Brazil move to end donkey trade
Article written by Jevans NyabiageOriginally published by msn.com (Mon, Dec 29, 2023) The African Union and Brazil are on the verge of banning the trade of donkey skins, adding to the supply issues faced by China, which uses gelatin from the hides to make the traditional Chinese medicine Ejiao. The medicine is claimed to have anti-ageing properties. […]
Why your dog helps you relax more than your friends do
Article written by Stacey ColinoOriginally published by National Geographic (Fri, Jan 19, 2024) Psychologists Explain the Reason Why Dogs, Even Though They Can’t Talk, Can Lower Your Anxiety and Improve your Mood Better than a Human can. If you’ve ever noticed that you feel more relaxed around your beloved pooch when you’re under pressure than you do […]
Cats and dogs can catch your winter illnesses, owners warned
Article written by Jess ThomsonOriginally published by Newsweek (Mon, Jan 22, 2024) We might be passing our illnesses to our pets more than we think, scientists have found. Pets that have close contact with their owners, including sharing a bed, snuggling and eating in the same areas as humans, are at risk of catching diseases from their […]
Bhutan becomes first country to sterilise all stray dogs after 14-year-long project
Article written by Himanshu NitnawareOriginally published by Down to Earth.org (Tue, Oct 31, 2023) Bhutan has declared itself the first country in the world to have completely sterilised and vaccinated its entire stray dog population, following a 14-year dog population control programme. A global animal charity, Humane Society International (HSI), that helped implement the programme made the […]
The incredible story of Merlin the Spaniel shows how little humans know about dogs
Article written by Richard SuggOriginally published by The Guardian (Mon, Jan 15, 2024) No technology can yet match the uncanny ability that dogs possess to find their way home On New Year’s Day, Merlin, a springer spaniel belonging to Daniel Horsley, ran away from his front garden in Cumbria after appearing to suffer some kind of fit. One […]
An expert’s top five reasons why dogs can be considered exceptional animals
Article written by Melissa StarlingOriginally published by The Conversation (Fri, Aug 25, 2023) Dogs are important to a lot of humans, but what makes them so? Apart from being warm, soft and capable of inspiring our unconditional love, there are a number of unique characteristics that set dogs apart from other animals. As a dog researcher, animal behavior consultant […]
Whisker fatigue and mind Control: 19 amazing facts every cat-lover needs to know
Article written by Emine SanerOriginally published by the Guardian (Wed, Dec 27, 2023) Do you know what a cat really means when they hiss at you? Behaviourists and vets reveal the many secrets of our feline friends. As a species, humans are fairly obsessed with cats. This is, of course, (probably) because they are controlling us (see […]