Here are some of the most recent Animal posts.
How whales help ocean ecosystems, the climate and mankind
Discover how whales help to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, create oxygen and fertilize phytoplankton upon which all sea life depends. Introduction Scientific research increasingly confirms the vital contributions of whales to the oceans, the planet and...
Immunostimulation of Asian elephant
In vitro investigation of Asian elephant immune responses to tuberculosis infection Exploring Asian elephant immune responses to tuberculosis using cellular modeling: Tuberculosis in elephants is a reemerging disease that can cause chronic debilitating illness and can...
Who decides which animals are endangered? The International Union of Conservation for Nature
Critically Endangered means that the species are at extremely high risk for extinction. There are several factors for the Critically Endangered status, they include: Population drops below 250 mature individuals Species' population has declined 80%-90%,...
Emotional Support From Our Canine Companions
Many people find emotional support from their canine companions, and the bond between humans and dogs is well-documented. Here are some ways in which having a canine companion can provide emotional support: Unconditional Love: Dogs are known for their unconditional...
HOW FACILITY SERVICE DOGS HELP CRIME VICTIMS IN COURT ROOMS
A lesser-known role service dogs can be trained to occupy is that of a facility dog. Partnered with its handler, a service dog can receive customized training for work in organizations such as the judicial system to provide comfort and stability to individuals in...
Here’s how science is trying to conserve the monarch butterfly’s forests
The Monarch butterfly’s by Thelma Gómez Durán on 17 January 2022 | Translated by Sarah Engel A team of Mexican scientists are developing a successful experiment that allows for the recovery and maintenance of endemic trees in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve...
Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces
Beavers have become synonymous with the rewilding movement in the UK. Their widely publicised return is likely to have a profound impact on the landscape, say the authors of a study The Eurasian beaver, once a common sight across Europe, had disappeared almost...
Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the Latest Innovation to Save Our Pollinator Pals
Plant-topped bus shelters nicknamed “bee stops” are coming to the city of Leicester, UK. Leicester's new "bee stops" feature wildflower-filled Living Roofs. Could they help save the bee population? | Alec Gomes/ Unsplash; Clear Channel Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the...
Vending Machine for Stray Dogs
A Turkish company called Pugedon has introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that accepts plastic bottles for recycling and dispenses food and water for stray dogs in return. That's right, it helps protect the environment as well as provides sustenance...