This new cable TV channel (DogTV) is specifically designed for dogs and aims to keep them relaxed, stimulated and entertained while you’re at work. Continue reading
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Animal Psychologists Discover What Music Pets Actually Prefer [Really?]
An animal psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has discovered that animals enjoy species-specific music. “Specially designed using the pitches, tones and tempos that are familiar to their particular species” .. or something? Click to listen to the tracks. Continue reading
50 Amazing Photos of the Natural World [Pic]
The natural world captured for your amazement.
World’s First Hybrid Super-Shark
Scientists have discovered the world’s first hybrid sharks, off the coast of Eastern Australia.
These super-sharks are a cross between the Common Black-Tip and Australian Black-Tip sharks and prove to be much stronger than the pure breeds.
Photo by: Pascal Geraghty (NSWDPI)
Most ‘hybrids’ tend to be born sterile, but these sharks are breeding and have gone through multiple generations already. One day these hybrids could even replace the pure breed species.
These hybrids are roughly the same size as the pure breed species and they pose little, to no threat to humans.
Two-Thirds of Caught Fish are Thrown Back Dead..
Big-fish stocks have declined by up-to 90% since the 1950’s, with a staggering 80% of all life on earth being found in the sea, this is no small statistic. Continue reading
Wild Giant Panda Caught Eating Meat for the First Time on [Video]
The Western China’s rare and elusive Giant Panda’s diet is 99% bamboo, of which they consume up-to 20kg of this nutritionally poor plant, each day. They will occasionally eat other grasses and tubers and captive Giant Panda’s are also fed honey and fruit.
Giant panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca) feeding on bamboo at Bifengxia Giant Panda Breeding and Conservation Center, Yaan, Sichuan, China. By Eric Baccega // naturepl.com
Although commonly known as herbivorous, Giant Pandas actually belong to the carnivorous family along with other bear species. At some point in their distant past their diet changed to become almost exclusively plant based. Scientists are still uncertain to the reasons behind this diet change but it could be attributed to a climate / habitat change leading to a poor supply of available meat. Although it has been observed that wild Giant Pandas will actively hunt birds and rodents or scavenge for carrion this is the first time that this behaviour has been caught on camera.
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Mini Chameleons [Pic]
Madagascar was once home to many species of giant animals and plants which became extinct after humans arrived. But these tiny reptiles have managed to elude us, hiding in small pockets of leaf litter in between limestone blocks. Well until now that is.. Continue reading
The Learner Views Survey – What’s it all about?
The Learner Views Survey – What’s it all about?
What are your views of your learning experience at The College of Animal Welfare?
Now’s your chance to have your say – your views really matter!
This is part of a national survey and learners in every college and learning provider in England will be taking part.
You can comment on what you think about the quality of teaching and your satisfaction with your learning experience, the support you are given and how you are treated.
How do I take part?
It’s an online survey and will only take a few minutes to complete. The survey is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will run until 25 May 2012. Your course tutor will provide you with both the college code number and your own personal login number.
Tiny Baby Sloth’s! ahhh [Video]
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Marine Animals Need Rights Too!
Orcas hunt in coordinated packs and even mourn their dead, Dolphins “talk” in their sleep and play games and Right-Whales have regional accents. Marine animals are smart, FACT! So shouldn’t marine animals have rights too?