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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany) No. 054/14 | Berlin, 31.03.2014 Joint press release with the Federal Ministry of Education and Research IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the far-reaching impacts […]

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Just over two weeks ago, conservationists in the Malaysian state of Sabah managed to finally catch a wild Sumatran rhino female after months of failed attempts. But following such hopeful events, comes bad news thousands of miles away: a young female rhino, named Suci, died over the weekend at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) I hope all you turkey hunters south of State Road 70 took a nice bird or two this year, as your season is coming to a close. For those of us in the rest of the state (excluding Holmes County), we still have until April 20 to bag […]

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

(Source: South African National Parks) A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda Date: 1st April 2014 A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda,outgoing CEO of South African National Parks (SANParks). Saying farewell is never considered to be a joyful thing to do and becomes even more difficult […]

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

April 1, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

GaussBricks lets tablet users create interactive shapes that bring digital drawings, animations and games to life Continue reading →

Inconsistent? Good

January 17, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Anyone who has ever stepped on a tennis court understands all too well the frustration that comes with trying to master the serve, and instead seeing ball after ball go sailing out of bounds in different directions. Rather than cursing these double-faults, Harvard researchers say errors resulting from variability in motor function can play a […]

Animal Protection Groups Ask California Court to Uphold Exotic Pet Law

January 17, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

A roadside zoo big cat breeder in California is seeking to weaken that state’s exotic pet law, which protects public safety and animal welfare. California’s is one of the oldest such laws, requiring permits and inspections for facilities exhibiting dangerous wild animals.

Today’s gorilla protectors reflect on Dian Fossey’s legacy

January 17, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Like Dian Fossey before her, Anna Behm Masozera lives in Rwanda where she works to protect the amazing mountain gorilla. Anna is the Director of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP), a coalition of WWF, FFI and African Wildlife Foundation. ICGP partners with the three mountain gorilla range country governments, Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of […]

Rhino poaching statistics highlight need for action against crime

January 17, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The South African government today revealed that a record 1004 rhinos were killed by poachers during 2013 across the country, the equivalent of nearly three animals a day. World famous safari destination Kruger National Park continues to be the hardest hit with 606 rhino deaths. “These criminal networks are threatening our national security and damaging […]

‘Beige’ cells key to healthy fat

January 16, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

“Beige fat” cells found in healthy subcutaneous fat in mice play a critical role in protecting the body from the disease risks of obesity, report researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who say their study findings may have implications for therapy of obesity-related illness in humans. A report in the journal Cell suggests that the presence […]

Congress Blocks Domestic Horse Slaughter

January 16, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

The spending bill passed this evening by the Senate, and that cleared the House yesterday, includes a provision that halts any efforts to resume slaughtering horses for human consumption on U.S. soil.

Something doesn’t smell right

January 15, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

For most animals, the scent of rotting meat is powerfully repulsive. But for others, such as carrion-feeding vultures and insects, it’s a scent that can be just as powerfully attractive. The question of why some animals are repelled and others attracted to a particular scent, scientists say, gets at one of the most basic and […]

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran Thanked for Leadership on Animal Welfare

January 15, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., has been a remarkable leader on animal welfare issues during his career. In the wake of his announcement that he would not seek re-election in November, The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund thank him for his work to protect animals.

Alyssa Milano Wants Better Treatment for Horses

January 15, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Longtime animal advocate and star of ABC’s “Mistresses,” Alyssa Milano, appeals to Congress to protect Tennessee walking horses from abuse by swiftly passing the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 1518/S. 1406.

MILLY and Friends of Finn Promote Puppy Mill Awareness

January 15, 2014 / Angela Cave / News

Friends of Finn announced a special collaboration with The Humane Society of the United States to promote puppy mill awareness with a new line of t-shirts, exclusively available at the MILLY NYC Boutique at 900 Madison Avenue in New York and MILLYNY.com. The t-shirts, designed by Friends of Finn founder Amanda Hearst in collaboration with […]

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Climate Change is a key challenge for society IPCC presents report on impacts of climate change (Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of the Federal Republic of Germany)

Death of young Sumatran rhino shouldn’t discourage captive breeding efforts say conservationists

Stop! Think before buying your child a mallard duck for Easter (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

A goodbye message to staff and stakeholders from Dr David Mabunda (South African National Parks)

Magnetic Bricks Bring 3-D Interaction to Screens

Inconsistent? Good

Animal Protection Groups Ask California Court to Uphold Exotic Pet Law

Today’s gorilla protectors reflect on Dian Fossey’s legacy

Rhino poaching statistics highlight need for action against crime

‘Beige’ cells key to healthy fat

Congress Blocks Domestic Horse Slaughter

Something doesn’t smell right

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran Thanked for Leadership on Animal Welfare

Alyssa Milano Wants Better Treatment for Horses

MILLY and Friends of Finn Promote Puppy Mill Awareness

The Road to Respectful Coexistence

Carnal Desires

An Animal Bill of Rights?

Turning a Whale into a Killer

Apeism and Racism

What is a Person?

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