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Red Birds More Likely to Suffer from Cataracts

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This is bad news for Northern Cardinals and European Robins but perhaps good news for humans suffering from eye trouble, as the research may lead to a better understanding of what causes cataracts.

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Teal Lake Shiraz (2019)

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Forget lions, tigers, and bears – if Internet listicles are to be believed, all of Oz is full of crocodiles, sharks, jellyfish, snakes, spiders – even magpies – that are dead set on killing, maiming, or injuring any humans they encounter. One of these killers even has the word “death” in its name, for crying out loud.

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Varied Sittellas at Langi Crossing

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Presbycusis is age-related hearing loss in humans, but I have also discovered that birds, fish and amphibians do not experience presbycusis due to the fact that they can regenerate their cochlear sensory cells. Invariably it doesn’t take long and we find what I had already heard.

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Humane Society Cites Abuses at University of Minnesota

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I don't care if they're supposedly working for altruistic purposes (they're not, but that's another story), they are allowing animals to suffer through negligent care separate from the excruciating experiments they must still undergo. The public doesn't want animals to suffer gratuitously in research laboratories," said Martin Stephens, Ph.D.,

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Whales Share Some Human Traits, Study Shows

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As the future of whales once more comes under global debate, some scientists say the marine mammals are not only smarter than thought but also share several attributes once claimed as exclusively human.

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Keeping Guinea Pigs cool in the summer – your top 12 guide

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The recent warm weather has been perfect for us, but some Guinea Pig’s have suffered. Unlike humans, Guinea Pigs cannot sweat – … Continue reading → Guinea Pigs can quickly overheat during the summer leading to heatstroke, which in severe cases can be fatal.

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Why isnt hunting for sport not banned yet?

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Getting a kick out of one beings suffering(that never did anything bad to you and even if it did it never has human motive for it). Why are such activitys not of bye gone era where wildlife wasnt as respected as it is now? Its just so cruel and disgusting 100%. submitted by /u/Ben10-fan-525 [link] [comments]

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