Critter News

JULY 11, 2009

An AVMA resolution was quietly killed this afternoon that would have revised its policy on use of random-source dogs and cats for research, testing and education. Tags: breeders animal research veterinarians animal shelters medical research avma. From Veterinary News.

Medical 100

Medical Medical Research Breeders Shelters 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2022

When the base was built and managed by the South African government, the mice were found to be a minor nuisance so five cats were brought in to manage the mice population at the base. The cats were eradicated by 1991, which left the mice population to go unchecked.

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South Africa Mice Albatross Africa 264

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2015

For longest lists, go there in May when migrants are still passing while the local breeders are active and visible. According to the latest data, 273 bird species were recorded in the national park, 160 of them breeding in it. The best period for waterbirds migration is the first half of November, before winter frosts. Other taxa.

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Greece Pelicans Geese Breeding 252

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

We’ve been educating, helping and begging people to spay and neuter their animals for years, but three million to four million cats and dogs still die in shelters every year because of simple math: too many animals, not enough worthy adoptive homes. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

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New York Times New York Neutering Ethical Treatment 40