Animals Give Each Other Names—So What?
Scientists are increasingly uncovering traits in animals traditionally thought to be exclusively “human,” such as language and empathy. The understanding that animals, like humans, are capable of complex communication and emotions is growing steadily. Examples include...
This is a Free-Range Chicken
“But I always buy free-range eggs!” When I tell friends and acquaintances that I rescue laying hens who are no longer productive, I often get an apologetic response. I rarely call people out on their behaviour, but they feel the need to explain themselves...
A Gnu is Just Like a Cow
In the Serengeti, Tanzania, it’s a yearly spectacle as crowds gather to witness the migration of wildebeests (gnus). This animal, closely related to the cow, attracts tourists from all over the world. The herd behaviour, their responses to danger, and the collective...
Do Happy Chickens Exist in Factory Farming?
A Happy Chicken When I open the garden gate in the morning, they come running towards me. Exactly like the cartoon chickens from *Chicken Run*. Wings slightly bent backward, beaks forward, and little legs moving quickly in a trot. The streamlined shape makes for a...Meest recente posts:
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