HUMOR: JAGUAR STALKING IN PANAMA
I know that’s not exactly how the famous poem goes. But I am told there may be jaguars in this jungle. And I am keeping an eye out for one.…
THE EGYPTIAN CARAVAN: CRUISE THROUGH THE SUEZ CANAL
DESERT CARAVAN Fifteen scared, wilted neophytes atop swaying humps meandered across the Sahara to their tented camp. The silhouette of camels sauntering across hot sand, bearing travelers and cargo, reflected…
Dogs used to guard livestock may have unintended costs to wildlife
Over thousands of years, dog breeds like the Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd have been chosen to protect livestock by warding off wolves, leopards and other predators. The practice originated…
In Victoria, animal abuse may soon be considered a form of family violence. Here’s why that matters
A woman’s decision to leave a violent and abusive relationship is a complex process. She first needs to consider the risks to her and her children. Paradoxically, taking that step…
Paw hygiene is no reason to ban assistance dogs from hospitals – they’re cleaner than people’s shoes
Well over 10,000 people in Europe use an assistance dog; think of guide dogs for people with a visual impairment, hearing dogs for people with a hearing impairment, medical response…