Top Smartest Animals of our Planet
Our planet is full of wonders, populated with wonderful creatures doing their own way and instincts to survive. Many animal ways, abilities, skills and behaviors were studied and adopted by humans. Animals became a good companion and worked together in daily ventures. Acknowledging animal importance along with their helpful skills and instincts will enable us to be more curious and caring for all precious creatures we share in this blue planet.
Sheep – If the sheep are threatened, they make large group and rub away together from predators. Sheep can also remember and identify Read more
Conservation and Cavity-nesting Birds
There are approximately 85 species of birds in North America that nest in cavities. Some, like woodpeckers, excavate their own holes. Non-excavators like the purple martin nest in cavities previously dug out by other birds or animals. Then there are birds such as wood ducks that nest in naturally occurring cavities that form in many trees. Many of these birds will also nest in birdhouses provided by humans.
If you could travel back to a time before Europeans began coming to the New World, you could see these birds living in abundance, each filling a particular niche in the Read more
Animal Abuse – What Constitutes Cruelty?
Animal abuse or animal cruelty refers to ill treatment or substandard care that result in needless harm, distress, or suffering. Standards of animal abuse laws, implementation, and tolerance vary across the US. So conditions that constitute abuse are decided on a case-to-case basis.
For example, at least five issues have caused divided opinions among the American public.
1. Fur Farming
2. Factory Farming
3. Animal testing of cosmetic products
4. Medical research using animal subjects
5. Using animals (especially wild animals) in a rodeo or circus
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