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Jul 28 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Growing Love for Companion Dogs in Hong Kong: An Apartment Building Case Study

The growing trend of keeping companion dogs in Hong Kong is changing norms and challenging perceptions, including within high-rise apartment buildings. READ MORE

Jul 27 2015 | karol orzechowski

Using Animals For Infection Studies: Is it Ever Justified?

Even some scientists on the "pro" side of the animal experimentation debate recognize the ethical dilemmas with animal experiments and qualify their opinions very carefully, especially in relation to studies examining infections. READ MORE

Jul 26 2015 | Faunalytics

The Role of Confrontation in Animal Advocacy

This article makes the case that animal advocates should focus on actions that have a strong likelihood to create change through moral outrage, so that animal rights issues are launched into public discourse. READ MORE

Jul 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

‘Goal-Oriented’ Aggression, Not Emotions, Tied to Hunting Attitudes

Expressive or "reactive" emotional aggression is not necessarily linked to hunting for sport, but instrumental or goal-oriented aggression is. READ MORE

Jul 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Making Matches: Evaluating Cat Behavior In-Shelter Can Lead to Better Adoptions

Evaluating cat behavior in shelters can have a positive effect on one of the greatest risks to successful adoptions: unrealistic expectations of adopters. READ MORE

Jul 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Microbes in Deli Meats May Be Linked to Higher Worker Mortality

Deli workers are dying at a "high rate" from diseases related to microbes present in meat products, which may cause long-term infections. READ MORE

Jul 21 2015 | karol orzechowski

Animals Used in Research – 2014 USDA Report

Animal use in experiments in the U.S. is down 6% from last year, to 834,453 - the lowest number on record. READ MORE

Jul 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Your Cat’s Favourite Band: Getting Down With Species Appropriate Music

Cats prefer music that is species-specific, fitting with their rhythms, rather than human music made for human ears. READ MORE

Jul 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

What Does Shark Week Tell Us About Sharks?

Shark Week presents a confusing portrait of shark species, mixing sensationalism and fear-mongering with a dash of conservation. READ MORE

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