Changes in the way Australians are living may impact on community health according to the Planning Institute of Australia and the Petcare Information and Advisory Service (PIAS), who’ve announced an $8,000 award for best practice planning for dogs and public open space. According to Susie Willis from PIAS, ‘The recently released 2011 census data showed […]
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A new report on successful, safe and humane birth control in elephants should benefit wildlife managers in Africa according to the Humane Society of the United States. African wildlife managers are constantly dealing with questions surrounding the need to slow the growth of elephant populations, especially in smaller parks and reserves, to prevent loss of
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Just like for humans, learning our pet has cancer can affect us greatly. We can feel worried and overwhelmed with the amount of information to sort through and decisions we need to make about treatment and ongoing care. For Marrickville resident Gwenda Gray, learning her four-year-old Golden Retriever, Gomez, had terminal cancer turned her life
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The latest findings from a UK study of more than 14,000 pregnant women suggests that one of the answers to achieving the recommended levels of exercise during pregnancy could be as simple as walking the dog. The study, Dog ownership during pregnancy, Maternal Activity and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2012, found that pregnant women who
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The Tasmanian government has unveiled plans to phase out battery hens, in a national first for animal welfare, leading all Australian states and territories to end the cruel practice. The move comes amidst calls from Voiceless, the animal protection institute, to the Australian Egg Corporation Limited (Egg Corp) for a massive change to the free
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Cat owners want the best cat treat available. However, there are many different types of treats available on the market today for the feline companion. If your cat has a specific aliment, however, then some of these products might be just the help they need. Tartar Control Treats Since most cats do not visit
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Scientists carrying out surveys to help understand the impacts of climate change on frogs in the sky island rainforests on Australia’s East Coast are calling on volunteers for help. During the past 20 years, nine species of Australian frog have become extinct, a further 15 species have declined, and 27 species are listed as threatened,
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Damien Mander is an Australian man on a mission. Since 2009, Damien has dedicated his life to protecting endangered African wildlife by taking on criminal syndicates who specialise in illegal poaching. Formally a clearance diver with the Royal Australian Navy before serving with a Special Operations unit with the Australian Army and a Private Military
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Those of us who own pets wouldn’t deny it. Do animals have emotions? In this TED talk, Carl Safina, who has a PhD in ecology and is the Professor for nature and humanity at Stony Brook University, and the founding President of the not-for-profit, Safina Centre, provides a different perspective on animals. Carl says humans
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Although we’ve said goodbye to the Foundation, the good news is, we’ve decided to stick around, at least for awhile! Adore Animals, as a group of animal devotees, will keep providing information and education about animals, with the aim of inspiring positive solutions for the benefit of animals and fostering positive relationships between humans and animals. We’ve kept most
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