10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2024

While walking the dog I could hear Serin , Wren and several Black Redstarts proclaiming their territories. Interestingly, a bird of prey set off a psychological experiment. I also realise I may be insisting on a psychological reason while I just might be an incompetent birder. The sentinels of a Portuguese spring were singing.

Psychology 168

Psychology Portugal Japan Eagles 168

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

But, pets also become bona fide family members with which we establish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily positive physical and psychological impacts on humans. While people with dogs often experience the greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily have to be a dog or a cat.

Pets 100

Pets Emotional Dogs Cats 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 19, 2016

Elephants, great apes, orcas, dogs, cats, and many other animals can experience depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and compulsive disorders. "There is no longer dispute among serious scientists that humans aren’t the only animals who have the capacity to suffer physically and mentally.

For Animals 40

For Animals Apes Psychology Suffering 40

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2012

You may want to consider closing the door to pet-free rooms that store, say, your fine antiques, and, if you have a doggy or cat door, you can also train your pets to head out for potty breaks on their own. Pay attention to pet psychology, and you’ll find a lot more respect paid to your possessions in turn.

Pets 100

Pets Psychology Cats Rats 100

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Or new markets could be found among the countries of the world where meat consumption is slight; more need for meat could be produced among nonvegetarians and dogs and cats. Or the same number of meat-producing animals could be produced and fed the same amount of grain, but new markets could be found for meat and new needs created.

Vegetarian 40

Vegetarian Morals Meat Cattle 40