(ANIMAL WELFARE) TAIWAN — Taiwanese photographer Tou Chih-kang uses his camera lens to capture the stark reality that many shelter dogs sadly face. Chih-kang creates expressive portraits of canines in their final moments before they are euthanized. Chih-kang’s undertaking is an original and valuable project that should be applauded for it efforts to mend this disheartening issue. Read on for details about Chih-kang’s work and the public’s reaction. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) The Maui Parrotbill is receiving a little extra lift under its wings thanks to a large corporate sponsor. Hawaiian Airline customers can now donate frequent flyer miles to the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project through the current Give Wings to Great Causes program. The contributions will help supporting biologists with their new habitat restoration and recovery projects in Hawaii. Read more to learn about the various conservation efforts to save the endangered Maui Parrotbill. — Global Animal
(MARINE ENDANGERMENT) The Navy is using high-frequency underwater sonar testing off the coats of California, Hawaii and beyond that can potentially deafen 15,900 whales and dolphins and kill 1,800 over the next five years. These marine species depend on vocalizations for communication, navigation, and pure survival. Learn more about the Navy’s testing program and what you can do to help save these marine creatures. — Global Animal
(PET GALLERY) What’s a great way to avoid the summer heat? These dogs seem to think lounging pool side is the best option! Bringing your pup along to enjoy other summer activities is a great idea too. But high temperatures brings high risks that your dog might face during these hot days. Check out this photo gallery full of adorable pups having fun in the pool, and follow these helpful tips and guidelines so that you and your pup can safely have fun in the sun! — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) During the unloading of a live export ship, an Australian sheep found its way off the pier and into the surrounding bay. A young boy thankfully spotted the sheep named Sahar and assisted in his transport to safety. Live exports of animals ready for slaughter are unfortunately common, and these carriers cause immense distress to the animals. Read more to learn about the ending to Sahar’s heartwarming story. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL JOBS) The infamous phrase “the canary in a coal mine” serves as an allusion to upcoming danger, but now “the dog in a coal mine” might mean just the opposite. A Dutch Shepherd named Ginny became the first mine search and rescue dog. Alpha Natural Resources, the company that manages Ginny, is merging search and rescue methods and technologies with dog capabilities. Ginny, who was selected from a top breeding kennel for police dogs, underwent an extensive and comprehensive training program by Bill Dotson, president of Applied K9 Technologies. Learn more about Ginny’s work and new endeavors in the mining field. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL DISCOVERY) The date of animal emergence on Earth may change due to recent findings published in Science. Researchers found a fossilized track in Uruguay created by an archaic, slug-like creature. Through an extensive dating process, analysts concluded this primitive animal and his track date back 30 million years prior to current estimates. Learn more about this new discovery and what implications it may have. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RESEARCH) Animals communicate with each other in complex ways, yet do you know how they acquire the use of language? Have you ever wondered if animals have regional accents? These thought provoking questions are thoroughly explored by an array of animal experts. Read more to find out the answers to these inquiries and many more posed about this intriguing subject. — Global Animal
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