Seeing pet owners on social media or out and about with their dogs make it seem like an easy life. However, having a pet requires a lot of commitment and work. There is a lot to consider and know before getting a pet.
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Why Is My Dog Itchy But Doesn’t Have Fleas?
Is your dog itchy but doesn’t have fleas? Well, there could be several different reasons why your furry friend is itching like crazy. Here is everything you need to know as well as some treatment options for your itchy pup.
6 Animals Affected By Climate Change
The devastating hurricanes, extreme heatwaves and destructive wildfires are definitely affecting us humans, but what about all the other critters on Earth? How are the animals affected by climate change? Here are just some of the many animals that are feeling the affects of climate change and how you can help.
Rescuing Animals From The Taliban – How To Help
Paul “Pen” Farthing” is rescuing animals from the Taliban invasion in Kabul, Afghanistan. Here is everything you need to know on Operation Ark and how you can help.
What To Do If Your Cat Is Panting
It isn’t everyday we see that our cat is panting, which can cause us to worry. Although it isn’t a common occurrence, it might be an indication of something. Here is everything you need to need to know and what to do if your cat is panting.
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? – Should You Worry?
The reason why dogs eat grass is somewhat of a mystery. However, there are potential reasons that might explain this weird behavior. This is everything you need to know about why your dog is eating grass and if there is cause to see a vet.
Is My Dog Happy? – 20 Signs
Are you asking yourself “is my dog happy?”. Just like humans, animals have emotions. Here are 20 signs that will tell you whether or not your dog is happy and how you can improve their mood!
Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? – 10 Reasons & How To Stop Them
Why do dogs eat poop? – This is a common question with many different answers. Here is everything to know about why your pup may be eating doodoo and how to stop them.
Keep Pets Cool In A Heatwave With These 12 Tips
Keep pets cool in a heatwave this summer with these helpful tips. Animals get hot and bothered too, so don’t forget to take care of your furry friends!
Wildfire Preparation and Evacuation Tips For Horse Owners
As fire seasons become more devastating, wildfire preparation and evacuation tips for horse owners becomes more important. We can’t just wing it, there are lives and livelihoods at stake! With climate change advancing at alarming […]
Volvo Testing Kangaroo Avoidance System To Stop Deadly Animal Strikes
Swedish car maker Volvo is developing a new type of “kangaroo detection” system that is hoped to reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and the cute marsupials. In Australia, the kangaroo reigns as […]
Despite Global Ban, Shark Finning Continues To Plague Rare Species
Last month shipping giant UPS announced that they would no longer ship shark fins, in response to a petition to the delivery company that collected over 170,000 signatures. While the development appears promising, conservationists worry […]
Native Canadians Enact Their Own Ban As Government Continues To Allow Trophy Hunting Of Grizzly Bears
A showdown between hunters and Canadian indigenous tribes in British Columbia (BC) is looming ahead of the upcoming grizzly bear hunting season. The tribes have announced they will be enforcing their own introduced ban on […]
After 37 Years The Loggerhead Sea Turtle Is Making A Comeback In Georgia
On the beaches of Cumberland Island, Georgia, the work of wildlife biologist Doug Hoffman has begun to positively affect the populations of giant loggerhead sea turtles there after many years. Turtle populations increased following a […]
Researchers Looking To Attract Wild Jaguars Find Strange Solution: Obsession By Calvin Klein
Researchers that study the wild jaguars of Guatemala have long had difficulty taking a census of the number of animals in the 8,100 acre Maya Biosphere Reserve. They recently discovered a new method to help […]
Researchers Find Zoo Chimps Carefully Planned Attack Used To Take Down Research Drone
After studying video of chimps capturing a drone that was flying around their enclosure, animal researchers say the primates have more ability to pre-plan than had been thought. They say the video, which was taken […]
Rare Saiga Antelope Herd Sees 60,000 Deaths In Four Days And Nobody Knows Why
In late May, geo-ecologist Steffen Zuther and his team travelled to Kazakhstan to observe and monitor a herd of saigas – antelopes that live on the grassy steppes of the land. The species is considered […]
The World’s Oceans Are Now So Polluted That By 2050 99.8% Of Sea Birds Will Have Eaten Plastic
A recent scientific study on marine birds show some sobering statistics about the state of the world’s environment. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, finds that currently over 300,000 […]
Russia Has Created A Siberian Research Center To Focus On Bringing Extinct Animals Back To Life
It seems like a scene out of Jurassic Park – taking DNA from an extinct animal and attempting to bring the species back to life. That very thing is what scientists from Russia are trying […]
Rare ‘Living Fossil’ Found Again After Thirty Years
Earlier this month, biologists from the University of Washington encountered a rare species of nautilus that has not been seen in over thirty years. A nautilus is a marine mollusc that has a shell and […]
Tagged Sharks Are Becoming Social Media’s New Stars
By now, most people have seen Youtube video of the amazing shark attack on Australian surfer, Mick Fanning, that took place last weekend during the J-Bay Open surfing competition off the coast of South Africa. […]
New York’s JFK Airport To Open New Terminal Exclusively For Animals
A new luxury terminal for at JFK airport will open in 2016. Yet the 178,000 square foot facility won’t be for humans but rather it will be used exclusively by animal passengers. The new facility […]
Australia Takes Steps To Stop Being World’s Extinction Leader
After years of neglect and reckless inactivity toward the saddening loss of animal species, the Australian government is stepping up activity to save dozens of species at the brink of extinction. Australia already has the […]
Madagascar’s Famous Lemurs Now Facing The Threat Of Extinction
Madagascar’s lemurs, recently made famous by their portrayal in popular animated movies, may be at risk of extinction. Leading experts warn that the destruction of forests and hunting are injuring the population. Professor Jonah Ratsimbazafy, […]
Wildlife Officials Crush More Than One Ton Of Elephant Ivory In The Middle Of Times Square
The world is increasingly getting angry with China and other Asian countries who, as we’ve covered before, continue to tolerate the illegal poaching and subsequent sales of endangered species derived products. To highlight the United […]
Seven New Species Of Beautiful Tiny Frogs Uncovered In Brazilian Rainforest
Brazil’s rainforests are some of the most pristine, wildlife dense, jungles on the planet. They didn’t disappoint researchers recently, as they unearthed seven new species of brightly colored frogs. The delicate and extremely sensitive amphibians […]