Buddy the Cat’s Rescue Inspires the World
Many people would look at Buddy the cat’s traumatic attack, his remarkable rescue and recovery story and say he found his human angel and that his destiny was meant to…
Tropical insects are extremely sensitive to changing
Insects that are adapted to perennially wet environments, like tropical rainforests, don’t tend to do well when their surroundings dry out. New research published this Wednesday indicates they may be…
Rediscovered longnose harlequin toad classified as
International and local conservation organizations join local communities in calling for provincial court to honor human rights and rights of nature by ruling against mining in Intag Valley Lea la…
Superpowers Cats Are Thankful For
Cats have a gift for seeing favorable and unfavorable opportunities and applying the “what’s in it for me?” factor. If cats were asked what they were grateful for this Thanksgiving,…
Soybean virus may give plant-munching bugs a boost in
Most viral infections negatively affect an organism’s health, but one plant virus in particular — soybean vein necrosis orthotospovirus, often referred to as SVNV — may actually benefit a type…
Ancient Practice Shows Promise for Treating Deadly Virus
Not long ago, the Nicholas Pet Haven shelter in Tyler, TX had to close its doors for two weeks due to a parvo outbreak affecting 11 puppies. The pups were…
Page-Turning Bookstore Cats – Catster
Cats and books are a comforting match. The combination drums up idyllic thoughts about sun-dappled afternoons spent in the company of your faithful feline while relaxing in a comfy chair…
Bats’ midnight snacks reveal clues for managing endangered
How do we bring threatened and endangered animals back from the brink? The task is never easy or simple, but one thing is undeniably true: If we don’t understand these…
Amphibian Survival Alliance Infectious Disease Mitigation
Please note that the deadline to apply to the current ASA Disease Mitigation Grants call has been extended and the criteria expanded. Infectious diseases are considered one of the leading…