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Popular Exotic Pets at Greater Risk for Release
According to a new study, popular exotic pets are more likely to be released into the wild than other types of pets. The study, conducted by researchers at Rutgers University, used a combination of historic data and citizen science reporting of non-native species sightings to determine how frequently various types of exotic animals were released […]
Purina’s Flock-Tober Celebrates Backyard Chickens
Chicken aficionados rejoice! Purina‘s annual Flock-Tober festivities are returning again this year. Purina’s Flock-Tober is a month-long celebration of chickens that takes place at participating Purina retailers and over social media. Festivities include a number of giveaways as well as the Miss Flock-Tober pageant. Participants in the pageant may qualify for one of four categories: […]
Virtual Dog Could Help Prevent Actual Dog Bites
A virtual dog may soon help reduce the occurrence of bites from [actual] dogs. The University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC) recently undertook a project in collaboration with the Dogs Trust and University of Liverpool to create a virtual reality experience to help humans better understand the indicators of aggression in dogs. The project […]