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Breakthrough: House wants Calf to Cow - Holland
The government should come up with a plan for the dairy within six months to allow calves with their mothers. A majority today approved a motion to do so by Marianne Thieme. Watch the Video
The woolly mammoths of Siberia
So, we know that returning extirpated wildlife can restore native landscapes. But now that we’re capable of bringing back long-extinct species, landscape restoration by the use of wildlife takes on a new twist.
Reviving Extinct Animals: a Tool for Fighting Global Warming?
When National Geographic magazine came out with their cover story on de-extinction in April 2013, it set off quite a controversy. Now that we are on the scientific brink of being able to bring back long-gone species, proponents and critics are...
Do Dogs Have Nightmares?
If your dog is fast asleep and you see him or her twitching or whining, your dog could be having a bad dream or possibly a nightmare.
Overcoming Fear Responses. Two Tools Every Animal Trainer Needs
When it comes to animal training you often hear people sing the praises of positive reinforcement. Me too! I love it. But there are two other tools that I can’t live without, systematic desensitization and classical conditioning.
CatConLa
CatConLa is a two-day weekend event happening in June, 2015, celebrating groundbreaking products and ideas in art and design, pop culture, and attitude… for cat people. Look for us again in June 2016!
Using enrichment to modify behavior - Pt 2
Ice blocks/rings: using a large bowl, fill halfway with water; add a few pieces of fruit or veggies. To make an ice ring, place a glass in the center (to create the hole).
Using enrichment to modify behavior
The most important goal of enrichment should always be to enhance the wellbeing of your pigs. Enrichment should not been seen as method to stop your pig from doing other undesirable, yet NORMAL behaviors.