Activists for animal welfare work tirelessly to protect and improve the lives of animals around the world. They provide funding, promote animal welfare campaigns, work in wildlife preserves, and adopt animals themselves. Celebrities capitalize on their fame to make a difference for animals. We salute animal activists, past and present: Animal Welfare Organizations Anna Sewell […]
Horses breathe only through their noses. The belief is that this may prevent dust, dirt and other debris from getting into the lungs. Due to their large size, horses only inhale while the front legs are in stride, not when the legs land. Their lungs do not expand enough to allow oxygen in due to […]
Thyroid cancer in humans and hyperthyroidism in cats are on the rise. Hyperthyroidism in cats is usually caused by a benign tumor. The link between the diseases appears to be PBDEs (poloybrominated diphenyl ethers) used as flame retardants in many types of consumer products such as furniture, pajamas, other clothing and so on. Samples of […]
