Key Takeaways Animal welfare advocacy promotes better health outcomes for both humans and animals. Economic benefits of animal welfare are far-reaching, influencing food safety, job creation, and market stability. Strengthening societal bonds through a shared culture of compassion significantly reduces cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Environmental stewardship is closely linked to animal welfare, contributing […]
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The Most Important Things Every Animal Lover Should Know
From snuggles on the couch to playful games in the backyard, there’s no denying that animals enrich our daily routines in countless ways. But as pet owners, it’s important to educate ourselves on the responsibilities that come with caring for another living being. Whether you’re a seasoned pet owner or considering getting your first four-legged […]
Looking After an Injured Animal – A Guide
Seeing an animal injured or stressed is upsetting to the best of humanity, and wanting to help them feels like second nature. Sometimes, no matter how hard someone tries, it can be really easy to do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing, especially when it comes to wildlife. As winter is […]
How to Find the Perfect Gift for Your Animal Lover Friend
Finding a gift for someone can be hard work – especially if that person is an animal lover. Not only do you need to make sure the present is something they’d like, but it also has to reflect your appreciation and show how much you care. Unfortunately, although animals bring us an immense amount of […]
The scariest animals to encounter on a hike (and how to handle them)
Wildlife-watching is one of the great pleasures of hiking, but some encounters are riskier than others. Although attacks on hikers are rare, and even bears and wolves would much rather avoid a close encounter, there are still steps you should take to keep yourself safe. The guide below offers more comprehensive advice on how to […]
Ew! These Animals are Attracted to Strange Smells
When we think of animals and their sense of smell, we often consider their ability to locate food, detect danger, or find mates. However, nature has a way of surprising us with the intriguing and sometimes bizarre scents that attract various creatures. 1. Beer-Loving Salmon Humans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the aroma of […]
Artificial Intelligence Could Finally Let Us Talk with Animals
Underneath the thick forest canopy on a remote island in the South Pacific, a New Caledonian Crow peers from its perch, dark eyes glittering. The bird carefully removes a branch, strips off unwanted leaves with its bill and fashions a hook from the wood. The crow is a perfectionist: if it makes an error, it […]
New on Earth: Baby Animals in the Wild
For the last twenty years, Suzi Eszterhas has dedicated her life and her work as a wildlife photographer to capturing the family lives of wild animals throughout the world, focusing particularly on endangered species. Often spending weeks, months, or even years with a single animal family, she has photographed many unique moments in the lives […]