In what animal advocate groups are declaring “a life-saving victory for animals,” California has become the first U.S. state to ban the sale of fur products. AB 44, which was passed in 2019, took effect January 1 and prohibits selling or making new products — including shoes, handbags, or clothing — using the skins of fur-bearing animals. The reason […]
How quick-witted is your canine? Scientists at the University of Helsinki in Finland might have an answer. In a study published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, Saara Junttila and colleagues put 1,002 dogs through a series of intelligence tests to assess the performance of 13 different dog breeds. The series of ten tests, known as […]
Tech companies of all sizes showed off their latest products at CES 2023, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show. There was tech for the home and for autos, tech for work and for play, and yes, even tech for pets. One of the coolest gadgets was a “smart bird feeder” from startup Bird Buddy, which […]
You may be spending a good bit of time right now finalizing — and, of course, implementing — your resolutions for the new year. But as CNN reports, have you thought about what might be optimal for your best friend and furry companion? Here are some new year’s resolutions experts say can benefit both you […]
Last week’s road to electing a new Speaker of the House felt like a 15 Round Boxing Match, and the surreal nature of much of the week’s events left some on social media pondering some bizarre alternatives. Among these is that a cat could preside instead of a House member (or even, indeed, a human […]
The U.S. just sent a powerful example to the world about our commitment to the protection of tigers, and to the broader goal of conserving and restoring nature and biodiversity across the globe. On December 20, President Biden signed into law the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law, which will provide much-needed oversight of captive tigers in the […]
Even if your pets normally stay at home when you vacation, you never know when they’ll need to travel with you during an evacuation. Travel can be, and evacuations are certainly stressful for both you and your pets, but with careful planning and preparation, you can minimize all of your fears and help your pet […]
In a long-awaited victory for Animal Rights organizations, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act was signed into law by President Biden on December 23. The news comes shortly after the bill was passed by both the House and then the U.S. Senate by a vote of 83-11 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7776). But of course the big winner […]
The world’s largest whales are more than just astonishing creatures. As CNN reports, much like the ocean, soil and forests, new research shows that whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing planet-heating carbon emissions. In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution, climate […]
Four lion cubs born at breeding facilities in Ukraine and orphaned during the war have found sanctuary in the United States. As NBC’s TODAY reports, the three female cubs — Stefania, Lesya, Prada — and male cub, Taras, journeyed for 36 hours, fleeing sporadic bombings and drone attacks in their home country to a new […]