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Grieving Rituals Show Animal Compassion
(BIRD SCIENCE) Some species of birds have their own way of honoring the dead according to new research. Scientists discovered that when a western scrub jay dies, other jays will gather round the individual and make noise. The funeral-like behavior also serves as a warning against whatever danger might have killed their friend, and the birds tend to avoid the place for the next 24 hours. And this isn’t only a bird phenomenon. Recently a grief-stricken giraffe refused to leave her dead baby’s side, reminding us that many animals have the capacity to feel the same emotions as humans. Read on to find out more about bird funerals.—Global Animal
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Giraffes Grieve: Science Catches Up To Common Sense
(ANIMAL CONNECTION) How many incidences do we have to record for science to acknowledge that many different species grieve? Now, after a giraffe stands guard beside her dead loved one for four days and another giraffe spends hours with her stillborn, zoologists seem ready to add them to the list. Mourning behaviors have also been found in other social animals such as elephants, mountain gorillas and monkeys. While it may be inconvenient to ascribe grieving behavior to animals (because we would have to change the way we view and treat them), their behaviors show time and again that they conceptualize death and feel our same aching emotions. — Global Animal
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Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart Custody Battle
(PETS)—As reports of Robert Pattinson moving out of the home he shared with Kristen Stewart swirl around Hollywood, people are wondering what will happen to the couple’s dog Bear. The Twilight lovers adopted the puppy together from a high-kill shelter but now the actor is apparently cutting Stewart out of Bear’s life. Custody battles over pets are becoming quite a common scenario as pet guardianship is at an all time high. Hopefully all this fighting won’t affect the pooch too much. Read on to learn more about this celebrity custody dispute.—Global Animal
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Divorce: Who Gets Fluffy?
(LIFE WITH PETS) Divorce is never easy, but now more than ever people are fighting over their pets. With pet ownership at an all time high it’s becoming more likely that your dog or cat will be a part of the battle…
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New Book Reveals True Nature Of Dogs
(DOGS / CULTURE) John Bradshaw’s new book “In Defence Of Dogs” reveals the true nature of dogs. Bradshaw argues that people tend to suppress a dog’s natural instinct to work through dog training. The book also discusses dog emotions and how well dogs truly understand people. — Global Animal
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The Emotional Lives Of Cows
(FARM/COWS) Are cows bored or peaceful? Do they think, have friends, get mad? Learn about the complex emotional lives of cows, who have a lot going on under their placid grazing – these farm animals display many colorful emotions and traits.
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Canine Telepathy: Does Your Dog Have ESP?
(DOGS) Pets can detect illness, help the disabled, and work for the police, but did you know that dogs can also read minds? Canine telepathy is the phenomenon where your puppy knows what you need before you do. Is it ESP, or are dogs truly man’s best friend? — Global Animal
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