Devon donkeys revitalise NHS staff
NHS Staff Reconnect and Recharge with Donkey-Assisted Mindfulness Staff from the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) recently took a much-needed break to focus on their own wellbeing during…
AP VoteCast: Harris Wins Over Cat Owners, While Dog Owners Favor Trump
Pet Politics in the 2024 Election: How Cats and Dogs Factored into Voter Preferences The 2024 presidential election brought an unexpected twist to the political landscape: the influence of pet…
Climate Change May Intensify Severe Bacterial Infections, Including in Corals
Could a Fungal Apocalypse Happen? Insights from New Research The terrifying fungal apocalypse depicted in The Last of Us may feel far-fetched, but research is shedding light on how warming…
Feeding Seaweed to Grazing Cattle Reduces Methane Emissions by Nearly 40%
Chickens have long been a staple in Australian backyards, serving as both companion animals and a reliable source of food. A new study by the University of Adelaide, published in…
Backyard Chickens: A Growing Trend That’s Here to Stay
Backyard Chickens: Companions and Food Sources in Australian Homes Backyard chickens hold a unique place in Australian households, balancing roles as both pets and providers of food, according to a…
Nature Preserve Uses Canine Helpers to Detect Invasive Species and Monitor Endangered Wildlife
Tilia the Conservation Dog: A Key Player in Protecting Wisconsin’s Ecosystems Meet Tilia, a chocolate Labrador who plays an essential role at Mequon Nature Preserve in Wisconsin. Unlike the typical…
Giant Hornets Spotted in Europe for the First Time
Southern Giant Hornet Found in Europe: A Threat to Humans, Honeybees, and Wildlife A new and concerning discovery has been made in Spain: the presence of Vespa soror, a species…
Enterococcus Supports E. coli in Strengthening Defenses During Dog and Poultry Co-Infections
Study Reveals Enterococcus Enhances E. coli Defense Mechanisms in Dogs and Poultry A recent study has uncovered how Enterococcus faecalis (EF) boosts the survival of two pathogenic Escherichia coli (E.…
Hong Kong Unveils Panda Sculpture Tour to Boost Tourism Appeal
Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting on Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a…
The National Dog Show: How It Became a Thanksgiving Tradition
Thanksgiving isn’t just for turkey—it’s also for dogs! Each year, millions of Americans tune in to celebrate one of the holiday’s furriest traditions: the National Dog Show. Held in Philadelphia,…