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Jan 6 2010 | Faunalytics

Transporting Broilers Spreads Bacteria To Humans

Researchers found increased levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the surfaces of and in the air inside cars traveling behind trucks carrying broiler chickens. READ MORE

Dec 15 2009 | Faunalytics

Attitudes Toward Cats 2009 Survey: Helping Cats Find Homes

More than a half of respondents in a survey displayed a negative attitude towards cats, due to behaviours such as cats jumping on tables, scratching furniture, and spitting up hairballs. READ MORE

Dec 4 2009 | Faunalytics

Contagious Yawning In Chimpanzees

This study examined the behavior of chimpanzees that were shown videos of other chimpanzees yawning and found that the behavior was contagious. READ MORE

Nov 5 2009 | Faunalytics

Reasons For Relinquishment Of Cats To Rescue Shelters

In the U.K., 60% of cats entering shelters come from owner relinquishment, with these returned cats likely being older than the general population. READ MORE

Oct 30 2009 | Faunalytics

Purebred Dog Health Survey

Among purebred dogs the most common health conditions were cancer, old age and cardiac issues. READ MORE

Oct 13 2009 | Faunalytics

The Effects Of Animals On Human Health And Well-Being

This study has found that although there is no direct association between human heath and companion animals, it supports the general notion that companion animals are beneficial to human health and well-being. READ MORE

Sep 28 2009 | Faunalytics

Animal-Visitor Interactions In The Modern Zoo: Conflicts And Interventions

This study discusses the differing objectives of a zoo and how they can conflict with each other. READ MORE

Sep 26 2009 | Faunalytics

Developmental Context Effects On Bicultural Post-Trauma Self Repair In Chimpanzees

This study examined the differences between chimpanzees from different backgrounds, who can self-repair themselves after significant childhood trauma. READ MORE

Sep 8 2009 | Faunalytics

PetSmart Launches Guide To Understanding Companion Animals

This survey found that the majority of companion animal owners do not understand their animal’s behaviors and 90% said they wish they could. READ MORE

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