Climate crisis is driving cousins of The Lion King character to local extinction
Climate crisis is driving cousins of The Lion King character to local extinction, finds new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Animal welfare
Extreme heat harms forest-dwelling bird chicks more than city ones
Extreme heat harms forest-dwelling bird chicks more than city ones, finds a new study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Injuries to Zambian lions and leopards caused by shotguns and wires snares greatly underestimated
Injuries to Zambian lions and leopards caused by shotguns and wires snares greatly underestimated, finds new study in Frontiers in Conservation Science [...]
Common household sounds are stressing out our pets, but little research has been put into giving them a happier life
By Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis Dr Emma K Grigg, University of California, Davis. Image: Sherri Rieck We may not realize it, but many household appliances [...]
Study demonstrates the need to monitor the bit area of event horses
University of Helsinki A new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that event horses that wear thin or thick bits in events had a greater risk of moderate [...]
Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by vets
Animal behavioral scientists report that dogs with associated musculoskeletal pain formed a greater sensitivity to noise: Frontiers In Veterinary Science [...]
A chicken-flavored electrolyte drink could help sniffer dogs stay hydrated
Electrolyte drinks can be a safe and effective hydration alternative for sniffer dogs working in hot weather, suggests a study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. [...]