(DOGS) Ever wonder how wolves evolved into man’s best friend? From Chihuahuas to Great Danes, dogs come in a startling variety of over 400 breeds that have evolved over the past 130,000 years or so. Check out the fun infographic below to learn more about the evolution of the domesticated dog including the development and popularity of certain breeds as well as their associative skills and social behavior. — Global Animal
(VEGETARIAN) After the UK’s Telegraph recently reported that China now consumes twice as much meat as America, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has decided to promote Meatless Monday in an effort to protect the environment, animals, and people. To participate in this international campaign, people should just take one day of the week off from eating meat. According to the HSUS, if every American cut meat out of their diet every Monday, an estimate of 1.4 billion animals would no longer be factory farmed. Read on to learn why you should participate in this international campaign. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SANCTUARY) NEW JERSEY — This week, over 200 abused, ill and exploited animals find solace in Fork River, New Jersey at Popcorn Park Zoo. The zoo was established gradually after the staff of a local adoption center began receiving calls concerning wildlife in distress. As the compassionate persons began rehabilitating these animals, more cages were built and the facility expanded to its current, seven acre reserve of land. Popcorn Park Zoo also has a large adoption center for animals from overcrowded shelters. The zoo and kennel run mostly on donations which counteract the cost of the staff and does not include the cost for supplies and food. The amazing organization is part of the statewide Associated Humane Societies and sees 75,000 visitors a year who can feed air-popped popcorn to the animals. Continue reading to learn about these amazing facilities and see how you can help. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) According to research, 53 percent of dog guardians consider their dog to be a member of the family, and 56 percent admitted to sleeping with their dog. And while some research has proven pets to be beneficial to their guardian’s health, studies over the past year have shown that bringing dogs or cats into the bedroom can actually be dangerous to one’s health. Read on to learn more and decide whether or not your pet should sleep in bed with you. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) PAKISTAN — In an effort to conserve Snow Leopards, an expert has proposed that we begin labeling the big cats as a domestic animal. Snow Leopards are an endangered species and have witnessed a recent decline in population due to hunting and retaliation by farmers. Labeling these cats as domestic could mean that farmers would be compensated for any of their livestock killed by the Snow Leopards. The expert, Shafqat Hussain, claims that people can easily co-exist with these leopards as they have never been known to attack people, and therefore there is no reason to consciously separate the two. Read on to see why some do not agree with the controversial proposal, and give us your feedback. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) LOS ANGELES — Local marsh workers encountered a group of domestic rabbits roaming amongst other wild animals in the Ballona Wetlands last week. How these pet bunnies ever made their way to the marsh is concerning, and adds to the list of other abandoned pets and non-native species found in the area. Not only do domesticated pets have trouble adapting to the wild, but the natural habitat can also come under threat if animals eat local plant life and continue to reproduce. Read on for more about these abandoned bunnies and why dumping pets in the wild is never a good idea. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) GEORGIA — Ever wonder what your outdoor cat has been doing all day without you? The University of Georgia and the National Geographic Society have answers and the results are rather startling. The study reveals that house cats are most likely outside hunting wildlife like birds and lizards. The new results show that cats kill far more than a billion animals per year, more than previously thought. Read on for more on the study and how house cats are affecting native bird populations in North America. — Global Animal
(MILITARY ANIMALS) You may have seen the movie War Horse, about a horse in the army. You may know that dogs and carrier pigeons have served in the armed forces. But did you know that goats have a long history of serving in the military? Our horned friends might look and sound a little funny, but there is an unbroken tradition of goats ranked as officers in various armies in the world. A goat is the US Naval Academy’s mascot. Goats are good companions, and one is even credited with showing the intelligence and, arguably, altruism to save several people from shelling. Read for more on goats in the military. — Global Animal
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