The story begins with the fact that millions of years before humans existed, the oceans were filled with a vast network of whale songs. Each species had its unique sounds, such as the humpback's courting arias or the sperm whale's distinct clicking dialects. However, due to human activities, these sounds are slowly being drowned out by noise pollution. In the mid-1970s, … [Read more...] about The Spectral Outpourings of a Beluga Whale: Noc’s Attempt to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans
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Why Animals Can’t Resist the Charm of Capybaras
The inquiry raised on Tumblr was a compelling one: why do animals harbor such a fondness for capybaras? Determined to uncover the answer, Hasan Jasim embarked on a quest to conduct a bit of research on these captivating creatures. The photographic evidence documenting the capybara's amiable disposition and its ability to forge meaningful interspecies connections was … [Read more...] about Why Animals Can’t Resist the Charm of Capybaras
Bob Barker celebrates 99th birthday: his life as an advocate for animals
Generations of TV viewers are familiar with Bob Barker, who served as the iconic host of The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007. Barker was definitely a memorable part of the long-running game show, and perhaps is most unique and best-known trademark was ending each show with this animal PSA: “This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population — have … [Read more...] about Bob Barker celebrates 99th birthday: his life as an advocate for animals
These Guys Placed Robot-Dog Inside Zoo, The Animals Did Not Like It
Animals at the Sydney Zoo were introduced to Sparky, a robot-dog, as part of an animal enrichment study. RoboEvents created a video in which they experimented with animal enrichment using robots in a zoo. This was filmed in June of 2021, and it was a relatively new research program at the time. VIDEO OF THE ROBOT-DOG'S FIRST INTERACTION WITH ANIMALSThe video begins with … [Read more...] about These Guys Placed Robot-Dog Inside Zoo, The Animals Did Not Like It
Couple Rescue 500+ Animals After Quitting Jobs And Starting Animal Sanctuary With No Money
Spain's Canary Islands draw visitors all year long with their stunning scenery and lovely attractions. However, there is a region in the Islands that receives little attention. On the islands, abandoned animals are sadly commonplace. A wealthy couple was motivated by this scenario to build an animal refuge on the island of Tenerife. In a post … [Read more...] about Couple Rescue 500+ Animals After Quitting Jobs And Starting Animal Sanctuary With No Money