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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

10,000 Birds

She is not capable – physically or psychologically – of trapping and getting rid of one cat, let alone nine. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. Neighbor A calls the police, and they tell her there is nothing they can do.

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Whales Losing the Will to Live?

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The steeply declining number of whales in the world's oceans is causing the remaining creatures to suffer loneliness and 'lose the will the live', a leading expert has claimed. The psychological impact of over-hunting on the highly intelligent and sociable animals has been identified as the latest threat to the survival of the species.

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Why Justice for Animals Is the Social Movement of Our Time

Animal Ethics

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

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Monkey Rescued in India

Critter News

It's an adult male macaque suffering from zoochosis. The problem is characterised by the animal swaying its head and pacing up and down in its enclosure incessantly in a trance-like state, indicating it may be suffering from boredom." A monkey was rescued from a factory in India where it was being held in captivity. Poor monkey!

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Bubbles the Chimp Resurfaces

Critter News

They are wild creatures and their psychology must suffer from these abnormal arrangements. He got too aggressive to live with Jackson's kids. This is not surprising. Chimpanzees, like Travis the chimp who mauled the woman in Connecticut, are not meant to be family pets. Well, supposedly there's a film and book deal pending.

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Stupid TLC Show Called "My Monkey Baby"

Critter News

They are not humans and it's not psychologically healthy for them to be treated that way. Who suffers? I don't care how much these people love their "babies," these are wild animals that should be with their own kind. Remember Travis? The individual primate and the species that is depleted for this "trade." Stupid TLC.

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Where to Place Your Birdcage

4 The Love Of Animals

The height of a birdcage can affect your bird’s psychology. This anxiety could cause the bird to suffer health problems. Your fine feathered friend’s attitude and even health could depend on it. Here are a few factors to consider: Height. If you place it down low, your bird will think that you’re a predator and panic.