(ANIMAL ART) At the SPCA of Los Angeles, cats are making masterpieces. Cats use an iPad app to paint Pollack-like pictures with their paws by chasing a virtual mouse around the screen. These cats are up for adoption and the art they make is for sale to raise funds for the shelter. Read more on these artistic felines. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) Some traditional Chinese medicines have been tested and found to contain illegal parts of endangered animals as well as toxic plants. The demand for these medicines not only leads to poaching of endangered animals, but often contain ingredients that are illegal or toxic since they are not regulated. Read on to learn about the dangers traditional medicines may cause to both animals and people. — Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALES) When animals get sick, their guardians sometimes have to make a tough descision. Lola was a very sick kitten, and the vet recommended that she be put down. Her guardian, Lyndsey Renee, held out hope that the tiny cat would survive, and continued to care for her. Miraculously, little Lola pulled through. Read on to find out how. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL RIGHTS) An organization in Tunisia wants animal rights to be included in the country’s constitution. The Mediterranean Fauna and Flora Club (MFFC) will protest on Earth Day in front of the Tunisian National Constituent Assembly. With animal rights in the constitution, MFFC hopes to save endangered species, end the proliferation of stray cats and dogs, and support respect for animals. Read on for more on the new endeavor of this animal rights association. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) The Center for Biological Diversity is taking a creative approach to the issue of extinction this Earth Day. On April 22, they will give out 100,000 condoms across the United States with pictures of endangered species on them. The goal is to highlight the connection between human overpopulation and dwindling resources for wildlife. According to the center, 90 species of animals go extinct every day due to the unsustainable growth of the human population. Read more on this new approach. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL INTERACTIONS) The New York City subway has previously dealt with complaints about pigeons and their droppings by resorting to bird spikes and electric shock systems. The MTA is now using a simple, humane, natural, and much more effective method — playing recorded sounds of predatory birds. Read on about how this new system is effectively deterring pigeons. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) The octopus is one of the most strange and remarkable animals on the planet. Their arms can grab, taste, and even change shape and color. They can solve puzzles, play with toys, and open jars with twist-off lids. Read on for more on how these underwater creatures live, think and behave. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) Research suggests that hyenas eat less meat scavenged from human garbage during lent, and have to supplement their diet with other sources. Hyenas are opportunistic and can digest almost anything, including bones. During lent, when local Christians give up meat, researches find that hyenas hunt more wild animals instead. Read more on this interesting phenomenon. — Global Animal
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