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Aug 26, 2008

Is Tiger Bone Wine Being Sold In China?

In: Mammals (general)

By: Carla Slavey

Tigers are endangered and sales of their body parts are banned. Yet agents from the Environmental Investigation Agency were offered tiger bone wine while in China. more...

Aug 23, 2008

Importance of Scrapies Eradication

In: Livestock Health

By: Lamyaa Hashim

Scrapies is a degenerative, fatal disease that can affect sheep and goats and can even be passed to humans as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease - a relative of Mad-Cow Disease. more...

Aug 14, 2008

Benefits of Erecting a Bat House

In: Flying Mammals

By: Christopher T. Reilly

Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control. more...

Aug 14, 2008

Bat Facts, Myths, and Benefits

In: Flying Mammals

By: Christopher T. Reilly

Bats are coming out of the dark. Awareness of their pest control benefits and separating fact from fiction is leading to their acceptance and desirability as yard guests. more...

Aug 13, 2008

Ringling Bros. to Battle Animal Cruelty Lawsuit

In: Mammals (general)

By: Mia Carter

Several animal welfare organizations and a former Ringling Bros. Circus employee says the Asian elephants are beaten, shackled and confined for days on end. more...

Aug 9, 2008

Bonobos and Their Likeness to Humans

In: Bipeds

By: John-Paul Gagliano

Bonobos live in the continent of Africa, but have a specific habitat in the humid forests south of the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. more...

Jul 27, 2008

PETA Seeks Zoo Animal Mistreatment Reports

In: Mammals (general)

By: Mia Carter

PETA seeks reports from citizen whistleblowers, zoo volunteers and staff on animal abuse in zoos, improper care of captive animals and other concerns. Call 866-ZOO-TIPS. more...

Jul 26, 2008

Is a Dog's Mouth Cleaner than a Human's?

In: Mammals (general)

By: Mia Carter

Is a human or dog's mouth cleaner? It's a great topic for a 4-H or science fair project. Read on for citable research resources, a list of supplies and where to buy them more...

Jul 24, 2008

Bras for Cows Fill the Need

In: Livestock Health

By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Bossy sometimes steps on and ruins her udders, a mishap that could turn her from a milk-producer to a steak-producer. William Tamm came to the rescue with a cow bra. more...

Jul 20, 2008

Cleaning Bite Wounds

In: Livestock Health

By: Mia Carter

Bite wounds are notorious for leading to infections and abscesses. Proper cleaning techniques, along with antibiotic therapy, will make for quick healing. more...

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