In 1980 I visited the zoo in a major US city and found row after row of bare concrete boxes with jailhouse-style bars occupied by animals from around the world.
Welcome to the first edition of Globe Opinion’s ¡Mira!, The Boston Globe’s first newsletter that will be written in both English and Spanish.
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On April 15, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to weaken existing regulations, allowing wild animal exhibitors to sell public contact experiences with most wildlife. PGC voted to prioritize profit-making over public safety and animal welfare.
They go by many names
A significant part of being a responsible pet owner is ensuring your pets receive regular veterinary check-ups. These appointments play a crucial role in maintaining your pet’s overall health and wellness, and their importance cannot be overstated.
Let’s take a …
Continue ReadingA Texas woman experienced quite the surprise when she rescued an injured animal last month.
The story started with a call about a lemur on May 30, the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services said.
The caller, whose animal
Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Spot Pet Insurance, a top provider of pet insurance services, announces 201% growth in 2022, outpacing the industry average of 21.7% (NAPHIA, 2023). This
You may have heard the cliché “fence-sitting gets you splinters.”
Well, there I was, straddling that darn fence desperately trying to keep those pesky splinters from invading my you-know-what, fully knowing in my gut that it was time to make
Drastically reduced human mobility during the 2020 Covid-induced lockdowns led to rapid changes in the movement behavior of some wild mammals, according to a new study.
The research, published last week in the journal Sciencesheds new light on how
AVON LAKE, OHIO (WJW) – Northeast Ohio remains under an air quality advisory as record-setting wildfires in Canada continue to blow plumes of smoke stateside.
Concern among some is growing about the safety of pets outside for prolonged periods.
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