Animals

I’m doing my very best to live by The Golden Rule, which for me includes doing unto ALL beings as I would wish them to do unto me. And one thing I wouldn’t want is for someone to bludgeon me to death, as apparently happened to federal- and state-protected Hawaiian…

If they can die for you, the least you can do is honor them — Roaring Rivers Torrents, currents, and ripples by Christyl Rivers, PhD Albatross. Again. I truly believe these birds can transform your everyday experience of everyday things into an inspiration to live. A plastic life is artificial and unsustainable This story is about empowerment. Some will say its purpose is to scold, shame, or make you feel guilty, but that is…

Receiving the news was heart-wrenching and heartwarming at the same time… — For those of you who missed Champ’s heroic story, below is an extract: I reached the vet and parked my car. When I was about to enter, I saw a kittie laying motionless on the ground in some clothing. I felt too concerned and confused and expressed it loudly. An…

My suitcase is packed, and I can move in right away! — Hola, My name is Alejandro Carlos Manuel Cesar Diego Gonzalez-Bautista. I’m a mountain viscacha from the Andes in Peru. I’m urgently looking for a room in Lima city center so I can escape this snorrendous rodent colony. Everyone here spends all their time taking naps, eating moss, meditating, playing peek-a-boo…

Having pets is like having kids, minus the constant screaming and crying. There’s a reason why the term ‘dogs are men’s best friend’ exists. They don’t judge you, they love you unconditionally, and… they don’t talk back to you. That being said, I’m going to list down 4 reasons why…

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Where nature roams at best — It was so peaceful. All the animals were grazing and drinking next to each other. Nobody complained about the other species or tried to push someone away from the spot at the drinking table. I often wonder where the saying comes from "don't behave like an animal" as this is…

Elephants in zoos have been found to enjoy the presence of visitors, according to a recent study conducted by animal behavior experts at Harper Adams University and Nottingham Trent University in the UK. The researchers examined over 100 previous research papers that explored the impact of visitors on the behavior…

How we’re treating animals is getting better, and why that’s good for us all. — My friend Don and I were talking over a pizza and a few cold ones. We’re both lapsed vegetarians, so we share the same good values and intentions, while our willpower is — mutually — not so hot. I like that in a companion! We were talking about how we…