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Pit Bull Awareness: Love ‘Em Or Hate ‘Em

October 27, 2012

(DOG BREEDS) Today marks the sixth annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day (NPBAD), a day of appreciation and education aimed to alter false perceptions and stereotypes about pit bulls and their guardians. The day was established in 2007 by Jodi Preis of the Tennessee pit bull rescue and education group, Bless the Bullys, in order to restore the image of the American Pit Bull Terrier. However, while pit bull guardians all over the world are celebrating their beloved pets, one anti-pit bull group in Tuscon, AZ is staging an event against the breed. Read on for more information on pit bull breed discrimination. — Global Animal

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Misleading Animal Names (GALLERY)

October 21, 2012

(ANIMAL NAMES) While some animal species are humorously named after celebrities such as Beyonce, George Bush, and fictional character Yoda, other animal names seem to make no sense at all. I wonder if the scientists who named these animals were just trying to pull our legs… — Global Animal

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Are Animals Superstitious?

October 10, 2012

(ANIMAL BEHAVIOR) It’s no surprise that the 16-foot fishing boat name the Titanic II sunk on its maiden voyage. Superstitions, like believing a ship sharing a name with the infamous Titanic I will also share her fate, or believing black cats are unlucky, are not only found in humans. Animals have been found to exhibit superstitious behaviors, too, though their superstitions tend to make a little more sense than ours. Read on to understand your pet’s quirky behaviors. — Global Animal

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Humpback whales in Monterey act as defenders of the ocean. Photo Credit: guardian.co.uk

Central California Has Seismic Concerns

September 12, 2012

(OCEANS/TAKE ACTION) CALIFORNIA — Animal advocates are deeply concerned for California’s central coast marine life in response to PG&E’s decision to start seismic mapping this November. The Seismic Imaging Project entails blasting 18 underwater cannons every 15-20 seconds, 24 hours a day for 33 days. The blasts send shock-waves into the earths crust which will supply data to create 3-D images of multiple earthquake faults near Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The project will test whether further precautions are necessary to prevent a nuclear meltdown in the event of an earthquake, not unlike the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan. — Global Animal

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Green Heron Goes Fishing (VIDEO)

September 2, 2012

(WILDLIFE) Give a bird some bread and it’ll teach itself how to fish! There’s no question about the intelligence of animals and the ability to use tools. But this green heron’s plan is particularly nifty. Watch the video of this bird using a piece of bread to catch dinner. — Global Animal  

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Do You Feel What I Feel? Animal Minds Think Alike

August 31, 2012

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) A group of notable scientists recently signed The Cambridge Declaration on Consciousness proclaiming their support for the idea that animals—including all mammals, birds, and some encephalopods—are just as conscious and aware as humans are. Although old news to some, scientific evidence indicates that humans are not unique in their neurophysiological ability to generate consciousness. Read on to learn more about new developments and discoveries in consciousness research. — Global Animal

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Zoo Trail Allows Animals To Monkey Around

August 28, 2012

(ZOO ANIMALS) PENNSYLVANIA — Orangutans can now stretch their limbs and explore more of the 42-acre Philadelphia Zoo outside of their enclosures. The Great Ape trail opened last week and plans to eventually be time-shared with big cats. The zoo already has a 700-foot-long Treetop Trail in use that allows small monkeys and lemurs to roam around zoo-goers overhead. The zoo has plans to open another trail to benefit zebras, hippos and giraffes. Read on to learn more about Philly Zoo’s innovative enclosure alternatives to improve the lives of the resident wildlife. — Global Animal    

 

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Silverstone Requests Vegan Meals For Pussy Riot

August 22, 2012

(CULTURE) Actress Alicia Silverstone wrote a letter to Russia’s Prime Minister Vlaimir Putin asking for vegan meals to be offered to all Russian inmates, including musician Maria Alekhina. Alekhina, a vegan member of the punk-band Pussy Riot, reportedly collapsed from hunger during trial. The denial of a vegan meal prompted Silverstone to take action to speak up for her choice of eating animals or going hungry. The band was sentenced to prison after preforming an anti-Putin song at a cathedral in Moscow. Read on to discover more on the world-wide campaign to “Free Pussy Riot.” — Global Animal

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