Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
Tag: animals
PETA Helps End Cruel Sepsis Experiments on Animals
PETA has long been vocal about the cruelty of sepsis experiments on animals, arguing that these tests are not only inhumane but also ineffective for understanding the deadly condition in humans. The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), a major funder of sepsis research, has announced a significant policy change: it will no longer […]
How writing can be used as a tool for promoting wildlife conservation
The more technology and industry develop, the more nature needs protection. The world has started to care more about the environment, and that’s great. But how can wildlife conservation be influenced through the use of writing skills? This article describes the various ways in which people use writing to promote the conservation of wildlife. How […]
Five Animals with Crazy Hair
In the animal world, just like our human one, there are countless examples of nature’s creativity, but few are as striking as the creatures boasting extraordinary hairstyles. From the wild and wacky to the sleek and stylish, these animals captivate our imaginations with their unique and often flamboyant fur. Let’s take inspiration from them next […]
6 Beginner’s Tips for Raising Cattle
Do you love raising animals? You may want to know how your food is raised or are excited to start a cattle business. However, there is more to it than meets the eye. You might have some land and a barn in the back, but you need key equipment and sound knowledge to succeed on […]
VOTE for the Best Photo of the Month May 2024
Welcome to the “Best Photo of the Month” competition showcasing and celebrating the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Voting is easy and lots of fun. By popular request the number of images to be selected has been increased to six. First click an image and the slideshow will start automatically. Select the SIX images you like best […]
The Attitudes of Urban Residents on Encountering Animals in Cities
Urban environments are not just concrete jungles devoid of wildlife; they are their own ecosystems where humans and animals coexist. A recent study published in the Journal of Urban Ecology sheds light on how city residents perceive the presence of various animals in their immediate surroundings. T he study provides valuable insights into urban residents […]
First report of wound treatment by a wild animal using a pain-relieving plant
Even though there is evidence of certain self-medication behaviors in animals, so far it has never been known that animals treat their wounds with healing plants. Now, biologists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany and Universitas Nasional, Indonesia have observed this in a male Sumatran orangutan who sustained a facial wound. He […]