There are thousands of stories that people have to tell about animals that have exhibited different actions that justify – they can think and feel. Although humans don’t always know what the animals are thinking at the moment their actions reveal their thoughts and their feelings. Marine ecologist, professor, and author, Carl Safina, spent years… Read more »
Tourists and travelers have always longed for elephant rides to explore the lush green forests. Admiring birds, animals, and streams from an elephant’s back is a relaxing activity, but the same cannot be said for the elephants that you ride. Elephants undergo through countless cruelties before they are prepared to take people for rides on… Read more »
99% of human DNA matches the chimpanzees and they happen to be our closest relatives. They also happen to share our brainpower and are very intelligent. Several studies prove that their cognitive power is amazing. They can recall images with accuracy and perform many other acts when taught. Chimps also pick up habits just by… Read more »
Circuses traveled throughout the year in different types of weather and sometimes at odd hours. While traveling the animals are confined to their cages in trucks, trailers, or trains. Long traveling times usually deprived them of their basic needs, such as veterinary care, water, and food. Not to forget they would have to defecate in… Read more »
Aquariums offer more benefits than simply beautifying your living room. Some cultures also consider fishes to bring luck and wealth. There are several benefits of having an aquarium at home, which you are probably unaware of. It can be therapeutic, educational, and stress buster, and more. It is proven that aquariums can relieve depression and… Read more »
Some of us have fond childhood memories while growing up with pets. They enriched our lives in different ways and you have always cherished these memoirs even as adults. Your pets do require special care and effort, but they shower you with unconditional love in return. They are definitely worth your time and care. Having… Read more »
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 (AWA 2006) of UK protects the animals. This act prohibits any form of animal cruelty. Even though the laws may differ from region to region, but all of them have been created with a similar cause and aim in prohibiting cruelty towards animals. Here is something that you must know… Read more »
The Amazon rainforest, located in South America, is the lungs of the earth. They are rich in flora and fauna, which have a wide stretch of approx two million square km. Its territory touches the nine nations of the South American continent. But the majority portion is shared by Brazil, which is 60% of the… Read more »
A study published in Nature Conservation showed that ball pythons were the most traded CITES-listed live animal. Traders export them legally from Africa for onward sale as exotic pets. Their trade is backed by a belief system that these animals are not sentient and incapable of feeling emotions or pain. But this is not true…. Read more »
For a long time, Madagascar has been an economically poor and politically unstable nation. When President Andry Rajoelina assumed office in January 2019, he envisioned a transformation for the country. One of the biggest sources of revenue for the government would have been tourism. How has the pandemic impacted Madagascar’s economy? By using Madagascar’s biodiversity,… Read more »