Families visit zoos to see the different species of animals, which provides a chance to learn about wild animals. However, a recent investigation by the Aspinall Foundation, which is a Kent-based charity, found that there is troubling treatment towards animals in UK zoos. Known Violations in UK Zoos Aspinall Foundation
In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards adopting a cruelty-free lifestyle, driven by growing awareness of animal welfare issues. This movement is not just about choosing products that have not been tested on animals but it also encompasses broader aspects such: ethical fashion, veganism and supporting brands
Despite their reputation as the bane of picnickers everywhere, bees are incredibly important to our ecosystem, and they’re currently in trouble. As critical workers maintaining the health of ecosystems and agriculture, bees play a vital role in the reproduction of many of our flowering plants, thanks to their superlative skills
Image by PBarlowArt from Pixabay Please see the bottom of this post for the resources used while researching this subject. Wild badgers with TB may pass this on to cattle through sputum, urine, faeces, and wound discharge. Bovine TB (bTB) is a serious problem for farmers as it costs them livestock and is
The grey squirrel was introduced to the UK in the 18th century and their numbers quickly grew. Unfortunately, they carry a virus called squirrelpox, which does not affect them but can be fatal to red squirrels. Grey squirrels can also eat acorns that are less ripe. Discover Wildlife wrote: “[the
Image by Stephen Chantzis from Pixabay. Please see the bottom of this article for the resources I used while researching this subject. In recent years, there has been an increase in media reports of dog attacks, often involving children. The headline of an article published on the website of the
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We live in a society of readily available information, in seconds you can find out the answer to any question. However, information on conservation, wildlife, pets and cruelty-free products has not yet been unified under one umbrella. As we become increasingly curious about these topics, information about animal welfare needs to be in an easily accessible place.
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Image by rfotostock from Pixabay Please see the end of this article for the links I used while researching this. I had never really thought about the game bird shooting industry in the UK until I watched an episode of the BBC programme Countryfile. I started thinking about the birds who existed only
The moment Hugo and I arrived at Partanna, I saw Andrea. He gave me a hearty handshake and said “a gift” and as I looked down I saw two caps (for myself and Hugo) as well as two pens and a USB stick. Immediately I knew this man’s generosity did
Image by Goran Horvat from Pixabay Please see the bottom of this post for the links I have used in my research. Intensive farming is a term that I have heard banded about many times. Recently it has purely been in a negative light. With that in mind, I thought
You’ve made the switch, taken the plunge and decided to eat more vegan food. Awesome! But what about the financial impact? Isn’t it expensive to eat vegan? Absolutely not. A wholefood plant-based diet is one of the most healthy and affordable ways of eating. Also, going vegan is the biggest
Image by Jose Luis C.R. from Pixabay. Please see the bottom of this post for links to all the websites I used in researching this topic. What is a Pedigree Dog? The Kennel Club defines a pedigree dog as “A pedigree dog is one that has parents which are both
Care begins at the adoption stage According to Wikipedia, rabbits have been pets in Western nations since the 19th century. Rabbits can bond with humans and learn to follow simple voice commands. This shows that rabbits have been around for a long time as pets, building connections with humans. In
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