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What’s The Buzz On Bee Buzz?

April 23, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) A new study suggests that the electric fields that build up as honey bees fly and flutter may aid in insect communication. The research reveals that the charged fields deflect the bees’ antennae which provide signals to the brain through specialized organs located at the antennae base. Shortly before this finding, scientists reported that bumblebees may use electric fields to identify flowers rich in nectar and pollen from flowers more recently visited by other insects. All this buzz about bees has scientists looking at the flying insects in a whole new light and questioning their modes of communication even further. Keep reading for more on these buzzing bugs and the groundbreaking new studies that have researchers in awe. — Global Animal 

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6 Animals Who Love To Recycle (GALLERY)

April 22, 2013

(GREEN) Animals are chipping in and doing their part when it comes to recycling. Yes, our animal friends are going green and need us to get with the program. Read on about six animals who truly know what it means to reduce, reuse, and recycle. — Global Animal

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Lone Koala Puts Face On Habitat Destruction

April 19, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) The image of an adorable koala bear sitting in the middle of what used to be his home has received worldwide attention. This pile of mulch was once filled with a lush landscape of trees and greenery until the area was eventually leveled, and the marsupial completely lost his home. Unfortunately, this koala is not alone as deforestation threatens the survival of many animal species all over the world. Thankfully, this story has quite the happy ending. Continue reading for more on this lone koala and his heartwarming tale. — Global Animal

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A World First: Bear Undergoes Brain Surgery

April 18, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Champa, a three-year-old Asiatic black bear, recently became the first of her kind to undergo brain surgery. The black bear, or moon bear, was becoming erratic, not socializing with other bears, and slowly going blind. In most countries she would have been put to sleep, but in Laos—where strong Buddhist traditions of animal and human equality are put in place—this was not an option. So instead, Champa underwent six hours of keyhole surgery. The lucky moon bear is now successfully recovering at the Free the Bears sanctuary and has even begun to socialize. Read on to find out more about this wonderful medical pioneer. — Global Animal

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Rhinos Vs. Poachers: A Losing Battle?

April 18, 2013

(WILDLIFE) SOUTH AFRICA — Home to practically all rhinos on the continent, South Africa has deployed its military, political figures, and police force in an attempt to protect rhinos from the growing number of poachers. However, with more animals being killed than born each year, these efforts are not enough to save the species from extinction. Statistics show that the region is on track to lose over 800 rhinos to poaching this year, and if this continues at its current rate, more than 1,000 rhinos would be killed in 2014. Read on to learn more about how the National Park Service plans on training new rangers to fight in the bush. — Global Animal

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Monkey In The Middle

April 16, 2013

(ANIMAL SCIENCE) A new study reveals how being the middle monkey isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. According to the research, macaques in the middle of a tribe’s hierarchy are likely to be more stressed out than their counterparts with less social status. Nine female Barbary macaques were monitored for almost 600 hours, and the monkeys in the middle had higher levels of stress hormones in their stool samples than the others. Interestingly, the middle macaque’s degree of stress is very similar to that of a human middle manager’s. Continue reading about this informative study, and check out the many ways the macaque deals with stress. — Global Animal

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Year Of The Snake: A Year For Change

April 16, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) While many turn a blind eye, there is no denying that the exotic snake skin trade continues to be big business in the fashion industry. Not only is this cruel fashion trend disastrous for several snake species, but it also allows for the inhumane killing of animals who are skinned alive and left to die in agony. In the article below, contributor Niqui Stubbs sheds light on the shocking reality behind this illegal trade. Read on to learn about the dangers of supporting the exotic animal skin fashion industry and how companies are urging the public to “keep wildlife out of your wardrobe.” — Global Animal

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Chimps Put Human Memory To Shame

April 11, 2013

(ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE) Evidence is starting to prove that we have seriously underestimated our animal friends’ intelligence as we often test them in ways that work for humans but not with other species. Scientists are finally seeing eye to eye with animals’ intellectual aptitude in both scope and scale while taking into consideration an animal’s anatomy and special abilities. As researchers begin to think about tests from the animal’s perspective, they are finding out that chimps have a better memory than humans among other surprising discoveries. Read on to learn more about how this shift in research is fundamentally reshaping our understanding of animal intelligence. — Global Animal

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