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09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

It’s not only the bees: Turkeys now being poisoned with neonicotinoid pesticides

Neonicotinoid pesticides are harming more than just honeybees. Research findings have revealed that wild turkeys are inadvertently consuming seeds coated with the pesticides. Wild turkeys have levels of neonicotinoids in their livers The study, which involved researchers from the University of Guelph in Guelph, Canada, showed that aside from non-pest creatures like honeybees, other animals are coming into contact […]

08/29/2018 / By David Williams

PTSD in birds: Living with noise pollution gives them chronic stress, hypervigilance, anxiety

Can animals show symptoms just like humans do when suffering from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? It’s more likely than you think. As it turns out, birds can be under so much stress that they start to exhibit signs of PTSD, even if only temporarily. This is according to a study conducted by […]

05/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Establishing the link between soil health and animal growth: Healthier soils make for healthier animals

A study published in the journal Animal found that healthier soils lead to healthier animals. In the study, a team of researchers at Rothamsted Research looked at how efficiently nutrients are used on a livestock farm, on a field-by-field basis for the first time. The research team also linked soil health to animal growth. In […]

12/06/2017 / By Rita Winters

Anthrax may wipe out chimpanzees; it is a widespread and persistent cause of death for rainforest mammals

Anthrax is an infection in animals seen in the skin, lungs, and intestines. It is caused by the bacteria called Bacillus anthracis, and it can affect humans. While anthrax is more commonly reported in arid climates, recent studies show that tropical rainforest outbreaks may have severe consequences for local wildlife. Data and samples collected over […]

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