By: IFL Science There has been a growing backlash against the use of cetaceans in animal shows, which has precipitated the recent bans on using whales and dolphins, particularly in the United States. Now it seems that outrage has spread to Europe, too. France has just signed into law a new legislation that bans the breeding…
Government Urges Everyone To Check Their Gardens For Tiny Eggs Before They Prune. Here’s Why
By: Kalli Sarkin/Shareably Spring is here, and that means your garden is in full bloom. You are probably excited to start trimming your plants and changing the layout of your garden, but beware – you could be endangering unexpected inhabitants! We all love hummingbirds for their beauty, unique design, and the stunning way they fly. Despite…
7 Surprising Reasons Your Dog Should Sleep On Your Bed Every Night
By: Allyson Souza/The Little Things We’ve all heard that we shouldn’t do it: inviting your dog into your bed. People believe it’s dirty, and it’s just not good for you. People have been saying it for years. But, what if we told you that maybe that isn’t entirely true. There are actual health benefits to letting your four-legged best…
Nervous Soldier Waits To Reunite With Military Dog, Then Turns Around To Find Her Running To Him
By: Barbara Diamon/Little Things A yellow lab named Taylor, a.k.a “Tay-Tay” and “Prince Taylor,” served her country in not one, but two deployments. She was so good at her job protecting fellow soldiers that the Taliban had a bounty on her head. Always by her side was Sgt. Tom Hanson, who protected Taylor and vice versa….
Millions Of Seahorses Are Losing Their Mates — Because People Are Killing Them For ‘Medicine’
By: Elizabeth Claire Alberts/The Dodo Gary Stokes is used to seeing animals in dried seafood shops in Hong Kong – fins from dead sharks, dead sea cucumbers, dead starfish. As a conservationist, it all upsets him, but he feels particularly distressed when he sees sacks of dried seahorses. “The traditional Chinese medicine shops are full…
Hollywood Actor Shows Off His Tattoo, Says It’s Dedicated To The Puppy He Saved
By: Jonathan Maes/Shareably Jeffrey Dean Morgan, an actor most famous for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife, Extant and The Walking Dead, has recently shared a picture of a new tattoo he has gotten on his arm. The tattoo simply says ‘Bisou’. While many may assume that the name Bisou might be from a…
New Jersey Senate Approves A Bill That Requires New Pet Stores To Sell Only Rescue Animals
By: Lauren Matthews/CountryLiving The bill aims to help put a stop to inhumane puppy mills. The Humane Society estimates that there are at least 10,000 puppy mills in the U.S. producing more than 2.4 million a year — and less than 3,000 of those are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Meanwhile, according to the…
Australian Authorities Hunt Platypus Serial Killer After Animals Found Decapitated In Park
By: Katy Evans/IFLScience Why, people, just… why? Authorities in New South Wales, Australia, have announced the baffling news that they’re searching for an apparent platypus serial killer after discovering the bodies of three of the creatures dumped in a park. The bodies were found in Albury Botanic Gardens. Appallingly, two of them had been decapitated…