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People with depression, all treatment failed, until they adopted a pet
By Christian Jarrett. The companionship and responsibilities involved in looking after a pet may help combat depression.
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For these people with depression, all treatment approaches had failed, but then they adopted a pet … – Research Dige
By Christian Jarrett. The companionship and responsibilities involved in looking after a pet may help combat depression.
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Tackling plastic pollution in the Galápagos | Stories | WWF
Around the world, humans produce an estimated 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste per year, a number that is set to increase to 2.2 billion by 2025. In countries such as Ecuador that have limited garbage collection services, some of this plastic waste inevi
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#TurtleStrong Malibu Fire Relief
Susan Cain Tellem needs your help today! #TurtleStrong Malibu Fire Relief - Hello turtle friends from Susan and Marshall at American Tortoise Rescue. Our house and the turtle hospital in Malibu burned down Friday, November 10, during one of California’s
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Sunscreen, Clothing, And Other Coral Reef-Safe Alternatives
Harmful chemicals from sunscreen can leach into the ocean and damage coral. Here are some sun-blocking alternatives.
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Colleges Can Reduce Stress Among Students With Therapy Dogs - Study Finds
A recent study by the University of British Columbia shows that therapy dogs are an effective way to help bring much-needed relief to our often-stressed student bodies.
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Why Do Cats Meow at Humans? | Psychology Today
Have you ever seen your cat at meow at other cats? Probably not. But your cat meows at you, right? Sometimes non-stop? There's a reason for this.
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Butterfly Lands On Husky’s Nose, And She Has The Most Adorable Reaction
Everyone loves butterflies. They are beautiful, they’re graceful and many people associate them with being connected to lost loved ones.
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How do cats contribute to your health and well-being?
Cats are loved for their elegance, their calming purrs, and the sweetness of their cuddles, but do you know how they can actually improve your health?
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Dogs rush to help when owners cry, study suggests - CNN
Dogs will move faster to be with their owners, on average, if the owner is crying versus humming a tune, a small study finds.
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Survey: Pet Owners Happier, Wealthier, More Fit Than Non-Owners - Study Finds
If you think pets are the pits, you may not be living to your potential. A new survey finds that people who own pets are happier, earn more money, and exercise more frequently than those who don't.
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Historic Cat Photos on International Cat Day - The Atlantic
Fashions and technologies may change over time, but cats never go out of style.
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Liquid Cats That Take Shape of Their Containers
Once you realize all cats are actually liquid, you'll never see world the same way as before.
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Unique Brain Circuitry Might Explain Why Parrots Are So Smart
Their bird brains are not bird-brained
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Dogs Use 19 Referential Signals to Communicate With Humans
These are the gestures our pets use to tell us they want food, toys, and love.
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Without Bees, the Foods We Love Will Be Lost | NRDC
Bees, which pollinate crops like apples, blueberries, pumpkins, and watermelon, are facing huge challenges to their survival, such as the overuse of neonic pesticides.
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Dogs Understand Emotions Behind Human Facial Expressions, Get Stressed By Bad Moods - Study Finds
A new study finds that dogs can read the emotions tied to their owners' facial expressions, and a bad mood can cause their heart rates to spike.
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Monarchs: Poetry in Motion
It's hard to justly express the magnitude and majesty, the sheer scale of what this experience can be, literally millions of butterflies dancing around you.
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Dogs Use Various Gestures To Get What They Want From Us
New research shows the four requests most commonly used that result in dogs being satisfied are “Scratch me!”, “Give me food/drink”, “Open the door” and “Get my toy/bone.”
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Kangaroos High on Carrots Are Attacking Tourists
Addicted to sugar, the animals have been hitting and slashing at tourists who tease them with the surprisingly harmful snacks.
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Watch Butcher Politely Show Meat Cat Before Giving it a Free Sample
Even though his customer was a bit shorter than his average visitor, this butcher was unfazed by the furry visitor. In fact, he seemed delighted to share his knowledge of deli cuts with an interested customer.
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World Turtle Day!!
Meet Susan and Marshall as they take you on a trip through World Turtle Day® at American Tortoise Rescue. Learn more at www.worldturtleday.org
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Artificial nests bring new hope for vulnerable shy albatross
Dozens of fluffy shy albatross chicks sitting on artificial nests are a promising sign for scientists behind an innovative plan to give the vulnerable species a boost to help counteract the negative impacts of climate change.
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Every Year, Photographer Sends Out Family's Holiday Card Staring His Adorable Dog
He first began the tradition in 1990. Paddy, his rescue terrier, was the star of these cards until he passed away after the 2002 edition was sent out. Raggle is another rescue terrier who has since taken his place.
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the 3 Most Critical Things Hurricane Harvey Teaches Us About Pet Care
What are the known facts about Hurricane Harvey? Harvey dumped 11 trillion gallons of rain on Houston, a city of 2.3 million people. At least 31 people died and 100,000 homes were damaged or destroyed. What don’t we know? How many…Read m
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California’s monarch butterflies struggle against extinction
Population has declined 97% since early 1980s
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Best Insect Repellent Buying Guide - #ConsumerReports
Shopping for insect repellent? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our insect repellent buying guide to make an informed choice.
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Heartbreaking Photos Show What Your Trash Does To Animals
They mistake it for food, they get tangled in it, they die from it.
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Your Dog Can ‘Catch’ Your Feelings
A new study looks at emotional contagion between dogs and humans.
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Pet Poison: Lilies
Learn which parts of the lily plant are toxic to cats; and the signs and symptoms that your cat has been poisoned by a lily. From Pets Best pet insurance.
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How to Recognize Dental Disease in Your Pet
Learn how to recognize dental disease in your dog from veterinarian Dr. Fiona, for Pets Best pet health insurance for dogs and cats.
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Getting Over Rover: Why Our Grief Over a Dog Is So Intense
Those of us who have loved a dog know the truth: Your pet is never "just a dog," which explains why we miss them so much when they pass away.
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Surprise! Giraffes fall under 4 species, not one
For centuries, scientists believed all giraffes fall under one species.
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Help River get the Surgery he Needs by Shelly Baer - GoFundMe
Help River get the Surgery he Needs by Shelly Baer - River came into our lives 5 years ago. He was rescued from a bleak parking lot after he was abandoned by his mother. River chose me. As soon as I picked him up he was kissing me and climbing on me
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Dogs Can Understand Both What We Say and How We Say It
"Asking questions is one of the best ways to ensure you and your doctor are on the same page."
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An #Orangutan’s Mimicry Offers Clues to #Language’s Origins
Rocky lives in the Indianapolis Zoo and can accurately copy the pitch and tone of human sounds, researchers found.
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6 Tips for Happy & Healthy #IndoorCats
From Pets Best, a U.S. dog and cat health insurance agency founded in 2005. As pet owners, you want the very best for your furry family member. By keeping
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2 Ways Cats Get Sick from Dog Flea & Tick Products
Did you know some dog-specific flea and tick medications are actually toxic to cats? Learn which products are safe (and not safe) for cats.
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Guinness World Records announces 30-year-old Scooter as oldest living cat
It has just been confirmed that a 30-year-old Siamese from Mansfield, Texas is the new oldest cat alive.
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Scientific Reasons Why Your Cat Acts So Weird
The internet loves cats. If the internet were Superman, cats would be the Sun. But even though cats are cute and fluffy (and always ready to start something),
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Los Angeles Permanently Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Cats, Dogs, & Rabbits
The city of LA has banned the commercial sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits to reduce the number of strays and euthanized animals.
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For The First Time In A Century, Wild Tiger Numbers Are On The Rise
For wild tigers, the numbers have not been kind. In 1900, an estimated 100,000 tigers roamed free on our planet. Yet within a hundred years, that number plummeted by more than 95 percent — the result of rampant poaching and widespread habitat loss.
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Good News: Cats Are Good For Your Health
See how cats contribute to your life in many ways.
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How Pets Improve Your Health
Learn about the positive benefits pets have on our human health from veterinarian Dr. Eva Evans for Pets Best pet health insurance.
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How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth
Learn how to brush your dog or cat's teeth, from veterinarian Dr. Fiona.
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What Happens When a Young Rescue Elephant Sees Her Favorite Person Each Day (Video)
The sweet elephant in the video above is named Kham La. At not quite six years old, she’s still a youngster. It’s obvious Kham La’s got a thing for one ...
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Start a Pet Insurance Quote from Pets Best
Start a pet insurance quote from Pets Best for your dogs and cats.
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American Tortoise Rescue
American Tortoise Rescue is a nonprofit organization established 20 years ago for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle.
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Scientists Hope to Bring a Galápagos Tortoise Species Back to Life
Close relatives of Lonesome George, who died in 2012, have been found by geneticists who plan to resurrect his species.
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7 Tips to Keep Cats from Dashing Out the Door
Learn seven tips to keep your indoor cat from dashing out an open door to outside, by certified cat behaviorist Arden Moore for Pets Best pet insurance.
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New Study Shows Dogs with Low Vitamin D Are At Risk For Cancer
Human research shows we don't get enough vitamin D and that’s bad for our health. And now research is showing the same thing is happening in our dogs.
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Scientists Tap Dragonfly Vision to Build a Better Bionic Eye
Researchers have developed an artificial-intelligence system based on a dragonfly’s vision that they say could aid the blind and help create a better driverless car.
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Whale 'Pop Songs' Spread Across the Ocean
Humpbacks propagate popular tunes from west to east
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Cat Gives A Dog Hypnotherapy - The Translation
The original clip can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbVhRBt1lkM I am only responsible for the voice-over.
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Watch Adorable Baby Turtles Crawl to the Ocean
Their perseverance will remind you not to give up
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The Algonquin Hotel's Cat Fashion Show Returns This Summer
The event takes place August 5th.
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Baby Tortoises Show Up In The Galapagos Islands For The First Time In 100 Years!
The first live tortoise births on the Galapagos Islands in over 100 years!
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Humans' Use Of Pain-Relief Creams Proves Fatal To Felines
Three cats died after their owners used an anti-inflammatory cream used to treat arthritis. The Food and Drug Administration warns to keep drugs away from pets; a tiny bit can be toxic.
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This Adorable Cat Has An Important Job. He Makes Sure Every Animal Receives Proper Care.
He specializes in a certain type of healing.
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Child’s Best Friend: The Dog Unleashed as the Surprising Allergy Preventer | Allergic Living
Allergic Living is the leading magazine for those with food allergies, celiac disease, gluten sensitivity or environmental allergies. It features in-depth articles, news and safe recipes.
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10 Cat Household Poisons
Learn about ten common items that may be found in or around your house that can make your cat very ill, many are toxic. By veterinarian Dr. Eva Evans.
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Why Your Cat Thinks You're a Huge, Unpredictable Ape | WIRED
Tony Buffington is a cat expert who wants to help you harmonize your relationship with your favorite feline.
