About Tazi Phillips

Tazi is an avid world traveler and animal lover, and has been all over from Argentina to Zanzibar. She has also been fortunate enough to work with elephants in Thailand, dogs and cats in Bali, and kiwi birds in New Zealand. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in Cultural Anthropology.

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ASPCA Rescues Dogs From Arkansas Puppy Mill

November 7, 2011

(PUPPY MILL RESCUE) ARKANSAS — The ASPCA has reported the rescue of over a hundred dogs from this morning’s raid on an Arkansas puppy mill. The dogs – which included smaller breeds of Dachshunds, West Highland white terriers, Boston terriers and Chihuahuas – were living in inhumane conditions and found to be suffering from severe neglect, skin conditions and fleas. According to the ASPCA, the canines are being transported to a temporary shelter, where they’ll receive much needed medical attention.

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Chimp Has A Way With Words

November 7, 2011

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) A new research study has found that “Panzee” the Chimpanzee accurately recognizes and understands over 130 English language words. This new finding challenges the “Speech is Special” theory by proposing that although they do not have the anatomy to produce speech, non-human primates can process and perceive speech as humans do. Read on for more about Panzee’s way with words and what this means for human and ape evolution. — Global Animal

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Horses never forget their human friends

Horses Never Forget Their Human Friends

November 5, 2011

(HORSES) A new study shows that horses remember the people who have treated them well. This isn’t news for those who have horses in their lives. But what is surprising is that horses may also remember – and understand – your words.

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“Macho” Meat Eaters

November 3, 2011

(POLITICS OF ANIMALS) Few people still need to hunt for food to survive. Yet today’s political leaders portray themselves as formidable hunters and providers while animal lovers are often stigmatized as neurotic. This sense of misguided machismo is still perpetuated in popular culture, where hunting and eating meat is seen as manly and strong, while compassion is seen as weak. Why is the attitude that humans must dominate other animal species still so prevalent? Read more on this interesting discussion about how animals are viewed in our culture today. — Global Animal

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Animals Cover Up For The Camera (GALLERY)

November 2, 2011

(ANIMAL PICTURES) We’ve all been embarrassed at some point. But what could these adorable animals have done to be so camera shy? — Global Animal

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New Island Hangout For Orangutans

November 1, 2011

(MONKEYS) INDONESIA — Caged orangutans in Indonesia will soon have a spacious new home. Thanks to Dr. Ian Singleton, head of the Orangutan Conservation Programme in Indonesia, four new islands will be constructed to house sick and injured captive orangutans who cannot be reintroduced into the wild. Read on about the development of this new project and how it aims to improve the future of this endangered species. — Global Animal

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Spooky New Species (GALLERY)

October 31, 2011

(HALLOWEEN PHOTO GALLERY) What better way to celebrate Halloween than munching on your candy stash while looking through pictures of the spookiest new animal species discovered this year? Scroll through for photos of creatures that go bump in the night. — Global Animal

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Werewolf, Or Coywolf?

October 31, 2011

(WOLF/COYOTE) North American wolves are disappearing as a new hybrid takes its place — the coywolf. A genetic mix of the coyote and wolf, these hybrids have become more prevalent as coyote populations have increased and migrated east due to the human impact on North American ecosystems. Read on about how this werewolf-esque hybrid might mean bad news for the true wolf populations. — Global Animal

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