Japanese scientists get approval to grow human organs in animals August 15, 2019 The science ministry has effectively opened the door to creating human organs for transplant in the bodies of rats and mice. A committee of… Continue Reading
You can party like an animal, but should you party with the animals? London Zoo says yes June 28, 2019 London Zoo is re-launching its adults-only late night parties Friday nights this summer after criticisms that party-goers fuelled by alcohol might harm the animals… Continue Reading
Rewards for learning mask how smart animals really are, study finds May 15, 2019 Using rewards to show how rodents and ferrets learn are actually masking the true knowledge that these animals have, researchers at Johns Hopkins University… Continue Reading
London Zoo unleashes its animals in amazing X-rays February 18, 2019 First the Oregon Zoo offered a good look inside with X-rays of its animals. Now, the ZLS London Zoo is getting up close and personal… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: UK groups call for end to pre-slaughter stunning for religious reasons February 11, 2019 The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have jointly called for an end to… Continue Reading
It’s so cold in Chicago that zoos are closing but the polar bears are happy January 31, 2019 Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo in the Chicago have announced they are closing temporarily during the cold snap that has hit the midwest…. Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: California voters cast decision on Prop 12 which will change cage requirements for farm animals November 5, 2018 Voters in California will have the chance Tuesday to cast their ballot in favour or opposing an upgrade to the state’s laws related to… Continue Reading
Oregon Zoo offers an insiders view with incredible X-rays of its animals October 18, 2018 Creepy, freaky or really cool. Any way you look at it, the Oregon Zoo has provided a snapshot of the really inner workings of… Continue Reading
Animals get up close and personal with pumpkins at zoos around the world October 13, 2018 ‘Tis the season — for zoo animals and pumpkins. Like this elephants with some giant-sized gourds doing a monstrous smash. Thank you, Oregon Zoo…. Continue Reading
