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 […]
Some studies have shown evidence that personality traits in horses can be inherited. Researchers in France and Switzerland investigated the Franches-Montagne horse, a light draft horse mixed with heavy drafts and Warmbloods. Their findings show that the more Warmblood genes a horse has, the more of those personality traits are present (and vica versa). The […]
Once you have adopted a healthy reptile, it is your responsibility to keep him healthy. All reptiles need: Enclosure of the proper size and orientation Sufficient humidity Water Suitable and safe substrate Furnishings Proper heating and thermal gradients Proper lighting Healthy food appropriate for the species Proper cleaning and disinfecting of enclosure, substrate, and furnishings […]
