Living Conditions Archives - Page 115 of 159

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 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 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 18 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Tension Between Wind Power and Birds

Wind power causes fewer bird fatalities than other forms of energy production, but it needs to be better understood before it's deployed more broadly. READ MORE

Jul 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

50 Years of Lessons from Marine Reserves in New Zealand

NZ's marine reserves have showed slow, steady progress, and they stand as a strong example for the rest of the world to take lessons from. READ MORE

Jul 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

After the Ride is Over: Evaluating the Welfare of Carriage Horses

This study assessed the welfare of carriage horses by looking at physical measures and concluded that most carriage horses have more or less adapted to their work. READ MORE

Jul 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Compromise and Consumers: Beyond Regulations

Consumers might select products that are better for animal welfare if they are presented with a range of options, so they can choose between ethics and price. READ MORE