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OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Chimpanzees exhibit brutal behavior similar to humans, as evidenced by civil wars observed in their groups.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Wild chimpanzees recorded waging civil war' with coordinated attacks between two groups

Chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale national park exhibited a civil war, marking a significant behavioral shift in their social dynamics.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

What a chimpanzee 'civil war' can teach us about how societies fall apart

Chimpanzees exhibit brutal behavior similar to humans, as evidenced by civil wars observed in their groups.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Wild chimpanzees recorded waging civil war' with coordinated attacks between two groups

Chimpanzees in Uganda's Kibale national park exhibited a civil war, marking a significant behavioral shift in their social dynamics.
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

A customized Unitree G1 robot can be seen chasing a small flock of wild boars through an empty car parking lot in Warsaw, Poland. The widely disseminated footage shows the robot jogging across a small patch of grass while chasing down the wild animals, only to raise its fist in the air in frustration after they successfully get away.
Pets
#animal-welfare
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Animal park euthanises entire wolf pack after vicious infighting

Wildwood animal park euthanised its entire pack of European grey wolves due to severe aggression and life-threatening injuries among the animals.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

RSPCA accused of using AI after releasing shocking' images of dogs found at property

Over 250 dogs were found in distressing conditions, highlighting a rise in multi-animal incidents linked to overwhelmed owners and poor breeding practices.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Self-Driving Car Runs Down Mother Duck Taking Care of Her Eggs, Flees Scene

The vehicle came to complete and appropriate stops at all relevant stop signs. We will, however, continue to carefully analyze all related data to ensure a full understanding of the situation.
Toronto startup
#animal-sentience
Writing
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Reimagining Animal Sentience: A Novel View of Animal Minds

Animal sentience is real, and poetry can transform our understanding and treatment of animals as conscious beings.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
#wildlife-trade
Coronavirus
fromNature
4 days ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
Coronavirus
fromNature
4 days ago

Almost half of traded wildlife carry disease-causing pathogens

Nearly half of wild mammal species traded carry pathogens that can infect humans, linking wildlife trade to major disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

The wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of zoonotic diseases transferring from animals to humans.
#rewilding
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
London
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

What I Learned From My Cat, a Meow Is Not Always a Meow

Cats may vocalize excessively due to health issues like hyperthyroidism, which can lead to misunderstandings between pets and their owners.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.
Dining
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Woke scientists want photos of ANIMALS on menus to put diners off meat

Adding photos of animals to menus increases the likelihood of diners choosing vegetarian options over meat dishes.
Pets
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Bronx Zoo's Playful Baby Nyala Is a Must-See

A newborn nyala calf at the Bronx Zoo is captivating visitors with its playful nature and striking appearance.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Debate erupts over wolves in captivity after animal park euthanises entire pack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Clout of Companion Animal Psychology for Dogs and Cats

Zazie Todd aims to improve the lives of dogs and cats through scientific understanding and compassionate care.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

"The undisputed facts reveal that Ms. Petrova's visa was impermissibly canceled because of the frog embryo samples and for no other reason," Reiss wrote.
OMG science
Pets
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Man Punished for Breaking Into Moo Deng's Zoo Enclosure

A man was fined for trespassing into a pygmy hippo's enclosure, highlighting concerns over zoo security and animal rights.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

'Animate': How Nonhuman and Human Minds Are Inherently Linked

Humans share traits with animals and have become disconnected, wrongly believing in our superiority over them.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Power of Human-Animal Relationships: 'Unleashing the Bond'

Human-animal relationships significantly influence physical health, emotional well-being, and community resilience through scientifically measurable mechanisms beyond sentimental value.
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

There's a kind of intelligence that never gets measured because it lives entirely in the body. The person who can feel the weather changing in their knees, read a dog's mood from across the street, and know a room is wrong before anyone speaks. - Silicon Canals

Intelligence extends beyond cognitive abilities, encompassing bodily awareness and interoception as vital forms of processing information.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

The most spotted birds in your local area - and how to help them

The Big Garden Birdwatch reveals significant declines in certain bird species while showing improvements in others, highlighting the impact of environmental factors.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

In Her Final Reflections, Jane Goodall Issues a Warning: "Without Hope, We Fall Into Apathy"

Somebody sent to this world to try to give people hope in dark times, because without hope, we fall into apathy and do nothing, and in the dark times that we are living in now, if people don't have hope, we're doomed. How can we bring little children into this dark world we've created and let them be surrounded by people who've given up?
Writing
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Pets
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Baychester dog attack on opossum sparks cruelty probe

A dog attacked an opossum in Baychester, leading to the animal's death and an investigation for possible animal cruelty.
Pets
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Saving Hermit Crabs by Breeding Them in the Suburbs

Mary Akers is pioneering the breeding of hermit crabs in captivity, aiming to create a second generation.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who treat their dogs like children aren't substituting the dog for human connection - they've found a relationship in which the attachment system can operate without the self-protective interference that human relationships almost always trigger, and the love that results is not lesser for its safety, it is simply the version of love that the person is most fully capable of giving without the armor on - Silicon Canals

People treating dogs like children are not compensating for something missing; they are experiencing a profound understanding of love and attachment.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

A new 'teleonome' framework evaluates animal welfare by understanding each species' evolutionary needs rather than isolated physiological measurements.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

Coyotes and cougars and rats, oh my! - High Country News

An unnamed tourist saw it and told Aidan Moore, who works for Alcatraz City Cruises. Moore told SFGATE that he was initially skeptical, but the guest's iPhone footage left little room for doubt. The video shows, not a sea lion or an otter, but an actual Canis latrans, doggedly dogpaddling, then clambering out of the water, noticeably shaky and struggling to settle tired paws on the craggy rocks.
California
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Healthy hedgehogs are best left in the wild | Letters

Hedgehogs are wild animals that should not be kept as pets; they thrive best in their natural habitat.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Dogs, Cats, and Other Nonhumans Are Not 'Just Animals'

A new book challenges speciesist narratives and promotes deeper respect for animals as sentient beings with powerful social bonds.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Animal Consciousness: Behavioral Flexibility is Ubiquitous

Consciousness exists across diverse species including insects, demonstrating that humans are not uniquely conscious and behavioral flexibility indicates sentience in nonhuman animals.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

5 unlikely animal friendships that prove connection has no species barrier - Silicon Canals

Animals form deep, unexpected interspecies bonds that transcend instinct, demonstrating that genuine connection can override species boundaries and learned categories.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromNature
2 weeks ago

A Career in Wildlife Medicine Is Its Own Reward | Blog | Nature | PBS

Working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a zoo is rewarding, combining joy and challenges while contributing to wildlife conservation.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How ICE Is Disrupting the Human-Animal Bond

Abrupt immigration enforcement severs human-animal bonds, causing lasting trauma, abandoned pets, and reluctance to seek veterinary care.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Reciprocal Relationships of Pets and Their Caregivers

Cats vocalize more frequently with male caregivers, suggesting a learned behavior to attract attention.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

When Zoo Design Tells the Story of Life Itself - Yanko Design

The House of Elements, set to become the crown jewel of Orientarium Zoo in Łódź, Poland, takes the classical elements (earth, ice, water, fire, and air) and transforms them into a 6,000-square-meter narrative experience. Rather than designing a building where you walk from exhibit to exhibit, VMA created a continuous downward-then-upward journey that mirrors the evolution of life itself. Designer: VMA Design Studio for Orientarium Zoo
Design
Yoga
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Yoga: The Essence of Animal Ethics, Kinship, and Rewilding

Yoga's ethical teachings can reorient human-animal relationships, fostering kinship and devotional practices that extend care to nonhuman beings and the environment.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists explain why entire pack of wolves needed to be euthanised

The charity claims long-term separation was not a viable solution, as wolves' welfare is closely tied to living within a stable pack structure, and isolation can create further welfare concerns.
Pets
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival

Jersey's Durrell Zoo faces severe financial strain, risking closure within three years and forcing conservation and animal care cuts despite rising sector-wide budget pressures.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

How zoos are preparing animals for this weekend's massive winter storm

In Texas, the Houston Zoo has prepared its buildings and barns with heaters designed to withstand extreme conditions, the zoo said in a blog post on Friday. Animals will have access to extra hay and bedding, and food was stocked in advance. Across the Zoo, sensitive plants are being protected with coverings, and generators are positioned to provide backup power if needed, the blog post said.
US news
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds

Urban coyotes are less afraid of new stimuli and take more risks compared to rural coyotes, according to a study across multiple US sites.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

The cost of casting animals as heroes and villains in conservation science

Hero-villain narratives in ecology oversimplify complex ecological stories and inappropriately impose human moral frameworks onto non-moral natural processes and species.
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Animal behavioralists saved a rhino with bleeding eyes by giving it eye drops, in a "ridiculous idea" gone right | Fortune

Voluntary training allowed caretakers to safely administer eyedrops to an endangered white rhino in Zimbabwe, preserving vision and protecting a community reintroduction program.
Pets
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Humans and dogs scientists find new proof of ancient bond

A female puppy from 15,800 years ago in Turkey is identified as the earliest-known dog, predating the previous record by 5,000 years.
Pets
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

The battle over the aging Attleboro Zoo is getting wild

Attleboro proposes transforming Capron Park Zoo into a nature reserve to reduce costs and focus on native wildlife and conservation.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The truth behind wildlife tourism

Wildlife tourism in Kenya and Tanzania threatens migration corridors and Maasai land rights, requiring integrated approaches to reconcile conservation, community livelihoods and economic benefits.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Tool Use By Animals: Why the Hype and Why It's So Important

Recently, two unexpected examples by a wild wolf and a domesticated cow named Veronika attracted global attention and once again opened the door for experts and others to weigh in on the question, "Are these really examples of tooling?" Many people are eager to know more about the nitty-gritty details of tooling, so I am thrilled that Dr. Benjamin Beck, an expert in this area, could answer a few questions about this fascinating behavior.
Science
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Monkey Matchmaking and Why It Matters

Personality similarity in pair-bonded animals improves compatibility and well-being, suggesting matching personalities could enhance welfare of captive pair-bonded primates.
Philosophy
fromLady Freethinker
2 months ago

When 'Cow' Becomes 'Beef': How Language Shapes the Way We Treat Animals

Language shapes moral perception of animals, reducing individuality through labels and justifying harm, thereby influencing empathy and societal treatment.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I love vultures, mosquitoes and, yes, even wasps. This is why you should too | Jo Wimpenny

Humans hold irrational emotional biases toward animals; wasps deserve reconsideration as valuable pollinators and pest controllers despite negative perceptions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Holy cow! Cattle may be a lot smarter than we thought

The 13-year-old Swiss Brown cow lives in the village of Notsch at the foot of the Carinthia mountains in southern Austria. She's kept as a pet by a local farmer, and can roam her meadow to her heart's delight. Like many other pets, she likes to have her back scratched. If no friendly humans are around to do the job, that's not a problem Veronika uses a brush or stick to do it herself.
Science
Pets
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

What would happen if snakes disappeared like in Zootopia 2? An investigation

Zootopia 2 defends snakes as misunderstood creatures while highlighting their critical ecological importance as mesopredators that control rodent populations and sustain food chains.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Lives of Lab Animals and the Need for Reform

Countless millions of nonhuman animals (animals) of all sorts are used in a diverse array of laboratory research. Their treatment varies from being unspeakably inhumanely abused to being treated with kindness, depending on the questions at hand and the values and attitudes of the researchers themselves. The lives of these animals truly are hidden, and most people are incredulous when they learn that laboratory rats and mice still are not considered "animals" under the current federal Animal Welfare Act.
Science
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Environmental Bioethics and the Problem of Interdependence

Environmental bioethics reframes ethical focus toward interdependence, bridging individual-focused clinical bioethics and community-focused public health ethics across approach, scale, and scope.
Pets
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Rare elephant shrews are born in the UK for the first time

Two black and rufous elephant shrews were born in the UK for the first time at Hertfordshire Zoo, weighing only 30g at birth and discovered through CCTV footage.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special? | Helen Pilcher

Cows can deliberately use tools flexibly, demonstrating problem-solving, manipulation, and underestimated intelligence.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real

A cow spontaneously selected, adjusted, and used a broom handle to scratch itself, demonstrating tool use and suggesting cattle possess underestimated cognitive abilities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Fox family reunited after cubs found hiding in car

Our workshop has encountered all kinds of issues with vehicles over the years, but a set of fox cubs is a brand new one for us. At first, our technician thought they might be rats because the cubs are grey, rather than the typical red you would expect of a fox they gave him quite a fright.
Pets
#bonobo-cognition
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 natural disaster warning signs animals display before humans notice anything wrong - Silicon Canals

Animals often detect imminent natural disasters through subtle environmental cues and flee before humans.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Opinion: Remembering Ai, a remarkably intelligent chimpanzee

Ai, a West African-born chimpanzee at Kyoto University's Primate Research Institute, displayed exceptional cognitive abilities and died of natural causes at age 49.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cats turn their noses up at being helpful with humans and THIS is why

Cats rarely help humans find hidden objects unless the item benefits them directly, unlike dogs and toddlers who spontaneously assist regardless of personal reward.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Unique structure of elephant whiskers give them built-in sensing "intelligence"

An elephant's trunk is a marvelous thing, flexible enough to bend and stretch as it forages for food, but also stiff enough to grasp and maneuver even delicate objects like peanuts or a tortilla chip. That's because the trunk is highly sensitive when it comes to sensing touch. Scientists have determined that the whiskers lining the trunk are crucial for that sensitivity thanks to their unique structure, amounting to a kind of innate "material intelligence, according to a new paper published in the journal Science.
Science
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What monogamy in the animal world tells us about ourselves

Monogamy varies widely among mammals; humans rank relatively high, while species such as beavers and Ethiopian wolves exhibit stronger pair-bonding.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
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