Heather Neave researches animal welfare, a field focused on understanding what practices can improve the lives of animals on ...

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Ever wondered how some animals manage to survive without the luxury of a good night's rest while we humans desperately need our eight hours? The animal kingdom is packed with creatures that seem to ...

Dr. Mike Dacey analyses the challenges researchers face when studying the cognitive and emotional lives of animals and offers ...

In the wild, a mouse or rat leads a precarious life. In the city, they dodge traps, poisons, and broom-wielding humans. In the countryside, they face owls, shotguns, and more poison. As Australia’s ...

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products ...

Washington, DC—Last month, both the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out the use of animals in scientific research. The Animal Welfare ...

When Haley Drysdale was admitted to the University of Delaware as a pre-veterinary medicine major, she was excited to learn about the intricacies of caring for animals. However, as she progressed ...