VIP Beitrag
The highest mountains in Costa Rica rise high in the Chirripó National Park, a 50,150 hectare (125,600 acres) nature haven located about 130km (80 mi.) south of San José in the Talamanca Range. Famous for its wide range of ecosystems and home to more than 400 bird species, 200 types of reptiles, and around 50 mammals, this is a unique place to go hiking and exploring that will satisfy anyone with an…
Links between human health and pet ownership are of widespread community interest but there’s little clarity about the issue in scientific circles. It is relatively safe to say that pets can be good for people in a number of ways. When people go walking with a dog, they’re more likely to have conversations with strangers. And this increased social contact is beneficial. Pets can also provide their owners with social support, acting as a…
There is a growing global trend to consider pets as part of the family. In fact, millions of people around the world love their pets, enjoying their companionship, going for walks, playing and even talking to them. And there is evidence suggesting that attachment to pets is good for human health and even helps build community. More and more often, animals are included in family events and become important to…
You might think raw meat pet food is good for your dog. But a new study, published today in Vet Record, has found it can have high levels of bacteria that may pose health risks for your pet. The researchers also warn that such food could present a health risk to you, or someone else in your house if his or her immune system is compromised. That includes children, the elderly…
We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife – across Australia, feral cats collectively kill more than three billion animals per year. Cats have played a leading role in most of Australia’s 34 mammal extinctions since 1788, and are a big reason populations of at least 123 other threatened native species are dropping. But pet cats are wreaking havoc too. Our new analysis compiles the results of 66 different studies on pet cats to gauge…