Critter News

AUGUST 2, 2010

According to a Wales on Sunday investigation, the number of animals used at Cardiff has risen by 13 percent since 2006. By comparison, Bangor University used 1,464 mice and 664 fish, Aberystwyth used 289 cattle, 153 mice and 102 sheep and Swansea used 1,208 fish.

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Guinea Pigs Research Mice 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 12, 2012

For many years they were persecuted by farmers for preying on sheep, but in fact they will indeed do just that if they can. Kea are extremely curious birds, and investigate just about anything with their bills. They are excellent opportunists, and have developed a taste for meat to an extent almost unrivalled in the parrot order.

New Zealand 162

New Zealand Parrots Sheep Investigation 162

Critter News

APRIL 1, 2009

He asked whether cows, chickens, sheep and some of the other animals that we eat are usually treated and killed in a humane manner. There is an abundance of information on the web about undercover investigations, livestock conditions, slaughter procedures, etc. Andrew from Good Honest Dollar had an excellent question.

Farm Animal 100

Farm Animal Farmed Animals Farming Factory Farm 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 24, 2014

It is not unusual to drive by a farm building and see a bunch of Greater Rheas on the farm’s fenced-in pasture next to sheep or goats. Their ecology in Germany is being investigated, but the results have so far been inconclusive. Truth be told, we don’t know if they have any negative impact on our native flora and fauna.

Germany 250

Germany Birds 2000 South America 250

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Following the exploration the area was developed as sheep stations around 1882. We wandered over to investigate what a Great Bowerbird would collect near the township of Fitzroy Crossing and we were delighted to find quite an assortment of treasures.

Birds 154

Birds Collecting Australia Sheep 154