Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: South Africa Group: Guard Dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 150-200 lbs. Life span: 10 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Boerboel? The Boerboel dates back to the 1600s when Dutch, French and English settlers brought their large dogs […]
There are many bird illnesses that appear to have the same or similar symptoms. Some are even transmittable to humans. If your bird’s behavior changes or is worrisome, it’s time to consult your vet. Alopecia (loss of feathers) – Causes can be poor diet, external parasites, hormone imbalance or self-inflicted due to boredom or nervousnous. […]
Contents 1 Natural affinity to animals 2 Animal abilities 3 Exploitation 4 Use in research 5 Why it’s unjustified 6 Examples of when it’s gone wrong 7 Challenging the Justification 8 HRA’s work 9 What individuals can do to oppose animal experiments 10 Conclusion Natural affinity to animals A majority of Australian households include one […]
