Although the production of cow’s milk has serious impacts on dairy cows and their calves, the environment, the climate and our health, cow’s milk is not as criticized as other chocolate ingredients such as palm oil because of rainforest deforestation…
Europe as a hub for tiger trade Breeding and trading in tigers is permitted throughout the EU. Due to a lack of documentation, it is impossible to determine how many of these tigers are in captivity in Europe. The official…
With around 15,000 plant species on Borneo, the forest’s food supply can be overwhelming for a small orangutan. 4,000 of these plants are on the menu of Borneo orangutans. It is therefore important that the orphans learn which plants are…
On May 18, 2022, the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) #FurFreeEuropePetition was launched and received the support of more than eighty European organizations. It ended on March 1st. In less than ten months, over 1.7 million signatures were collected for a…
Once you stabilize the cat, take her to a veterinarian. If the accident happens at night when veterinary surgeries are closed, contact them anyway as most clinics will provide an emergency number that you can call for help. If this…
However, most people aren’t thrilled when rats roam around the house or even in basements, garages, or sheds. “Rats can transmit diseases and reproduce rapidly. In addition, the animals are highly intelligent and can cause a lot of damage,” explains…
Growing up with a pet has many benefits for children’s development. You gain self-esteem and self-confidence; they learn to build trusting relationships, develop compassion and empathy as well as responsibility and respect for other living beings. However, children are usually…
Research has shown that today’s domestic cat has two major lineages, which is confirmed by DNA analysis of cat remains from different parts of the world (Europe, North and East Africa and Southwest Asia) and from different time periods. Accordingly,…
In addition to the poor keeping conditions, wild animal circuses also pose an enormous safety risk. At Krone, not only do circus employees put themselves in danger through their daily work, but visitors also come dangerously close to the large…
The TIERART wildlife station houses and cares for numerous native wild animals such as foxes, badgers, wild cats, rabbits, deer, raccoons, dormice and hedgehogs. Since 2015, the wildlife sanctuary has been able to accommodate rescued big cats in a species-appropriate…