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09/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Experts: Preserving old villages and farm buildings could help halt the decline of certain bird populations

The populations of familiar farmland birds are declining all across the world as modern agricultural methods displace them from their traditional homes. However, a Polish study brings hope for some of these beleaguered birds. If old farm buildings and villages are preserved, stated a news article in the British Ecological Society, then the birds can […]

09/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Natural flea and tick remedies that avoid exposure to toxic chemicals

When it comes to pet care, fleas and ticks are some of the most annoying problems that you may have to deal with. These parasites spell bad news for your pets – particularly dogs and cats – because they cause diseases, itching, and skin damage and infections. There are different pet care products that can […]

08/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Service dogs help military veterans with PTSD

There is no doubt that dogs are man’s best friend. The results of a new study suggest that dogs can also be the best therapists for our traumatized soldiers. In an article on Psychology Today, researchers reported that veterans who are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) enjoy better physiological and psychological health if […]

05/25/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dog saves owner by sniffing out her cancer BEFORE she even knew she had it

Dogs have a long history of being man’s best friend. But the story of a Newburyport Police Department officer and her blind dog from Massachusetts, doesn’t merely prove the bond between owner and pet but also proves that dogs are great at detecting illnesses. Police officer Megan Tierney was reportedly at home with Dude, her […]

03/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Birds help produce rare wild chili peppers through symbiotic relationships

A study conducted by researchers from Iowa State University revealed that a certain species of birds helps chili peppers grow in the wild. According to the researchers, the data from their study helped them learn more about “a mutualistic, or mutually beneficial, relationship between birds and chili peppers in the Mariana Islands.” Haldre Rogers, an assistant professor […]

03/22/2018 / By Florence Garrington

The truth about pet cancer and the epidemic that no one talks about

Pets and humans have more in common than you think. They form strong bonds with other pets and humans. They have personal preferences when it comes to toys and food. They can appreciate the simple joy of doing nothing all day. And just like us, our pets can also get cancer. This isn’t just a terrifying […]

03/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

More like humans than most realize, Asian elephants are very social creatures with complex personalities

The great 17th century French tragedian Peter Corneille once said that elephants are like people, only more so. Well, a new Finnish study proved that Asian elephants developed personalities and social needs in much the same way that humans do, reported a ScienceDaily article. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Turku in Finland. They investigated a […]

03/02/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Therapy dogs promote healing in the ICU through emotional well-being – proving effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical treatments

Experts from the the Johns Hopkins rehabilitation and ICU centers are calling for more nonpharmacological interventions in treating critically ill patients. They stress that previous thinking that “the right medication will improve a patient’s psychological status” is no longer valid and that interventions such as music therapy and relaxation training are far better in reducing […]

02/28/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Unconditional love: Companion pets found to ease symptoms, speed recovery from mental health conditions

Do you have a dog, cat, or any pet? There is a rise in the recognition of the therapeutic benefits that pets can provide to mental health. A group of researchers from the University of Liverpool, University of Manchester, and University of Southampton assessed the role of companion animals in the lives of people living with a […]

01/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Orangutans discovered to be herbal medicine geniuses who manufacture their own healing ointments using forest plants

When we want a natural cure, many of us look to traditional medicine. While the remedies used by ancient people across the world often prove to be valuable tools for healing, there might be one potential source of herbal medicine that we are overlooking: animals. Orangutans have been observed in the wild creating their own […]

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