Other birds have been seen being "imprisoned" by falcons in Morocco's Essaouira archipelago for several days before being fed to the young. Abdeljebbar Qninba from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, noticed the peculiar behavior in 2014 while performing a falcon census on the island of Mogador, and he published it in the most recent issue of the journal Alauda. … [Read more...] about Vile Falcons Hold Birds Captive Before Eating Them
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Japan’s Cat Islands: Where Cats Outnumber Humans, Forcing The Majority of Them to Leave
Cats have taken over several of Japan's "Cat Islands" from humans. At least, that's how it appears. To offer you (two) examples, below are the most well-known ones (s). Japan is a country that appreciates charming "kawaii" items. What could be cuter than an island full with cats? The Japanese have coined the phrase Nekojima to describe these exceptional locales, which serve … [Read more...] about Japan’s Cat Islands: Where Cats Outnumber Humans, Forcing The Majority of Them to Leave
Study: Insects Probably Experience Pain, Which Has Serious Effects On How We Treat Them
A new study combines behavioral, neuroscientific and molecular evidence to support the case that insects experience pain in a manner similar to vertebrates. More data than anybody has been ready to accept points to the fact that insects' central nervous systems absorb pain in ways that are quite similar to how humans do. In the past, scientists used animals in what are … [Read more...] about Study: Insects Probably Experience Pain, Which Has Serious Effects On How We Treat Them
Cattle are Being Protected From Lion Attacks by Having Fake Eyes Painted on Them
The goal of animal conservationists is to support the survival of wildlife. This may entail defending anti-poaching laws, preserving habitat, and creating chances for neighborhood education. However, there is another significant conflict that affects many locations and is just as significant: the interactions between animals and people. It's common for wildlife to feed on … [Read more...] about Cattle are Being Protected From Lion Attacks by Having Fake Eyes Painted on Them
According to a Study, Insects Likely Experience Pain, Which Has Significant Implications for How We Treat Them
A new study combines behavioral, neuroscientific, and genetic evidence to support the claim that insects, like vertebrates, experience pain. Several lines of evidence show that insects' central nervous systems perceive pain in ways that are significantly more similar to ours than we are willing to recognize. Out of curiosity, scientists used to execute what we now … [Read more...] about According to a Study, Insects Likely Experience Pain, Which Has Significant Implications for How We Treat Them