Showing results for "Animal Rights" in Biological Sciences

Every cow just wants to be happy. Every chicken just wants to be free. Every bear, dog, or mouse experiences sorrow and feels pain as intensely as any of us humans do. In a compelling appeal to reason and human kindness, Matthieu Ricard here takes the arguments from his best sellers Altruism and Happiness to their logical conclusion: Compassion toward all beings, including our fellow animals, is a moral obligation and the direction toward which any enlightened society must aspire.

In today’s world, voices of the marginalized are in the spotlight and people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Animal Liberation depicts the full spectrum of animal rights activism that is currently at work to create change. This book offers the words of both new and highly influential voices in the movement today, with the intention of inspiring and educating those who are sparked by the vision of a more ethical world.

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes an inspiring message about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall—along with Cincinnati Zoo...

Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or...

What is animal welfare? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and who has wondered how we can assess their welfare scientifically. It defines animal welfare as "health and animals having what they want", a definition that can be easily understood by scientists and non-scientists alike, expresses in simple words what underlies many existing definitions, and shows what evidence we need to collect to improve animal welfare in practice. Above all, it puts the animal's own point of view at the heart of an assessment of its welfare.

A wildlife expert explores what science tells us about animals as unique individuals and why animal personality matters for the human-animal bond and for adaptation in nature. Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner...

Today’s global consumer is very clear in their demand for safe, affordable, and sustainable protein. To continue to meet consumer’s rising expectations, the animal protein supply chain will require both leadership and collaboration with food chain stakeholders, academia, and the veterinary community. MSD Animal Health is committed to working with food system partners to share information on topics consumers care most about - health and nutrition, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and more. That’s what you can expect on this podcast. We are so pleased to amplify the voices of ...

In this once a month episode we take a look at the thrilling sport of reining. Hosted by the NRHA we learn all about one of the fastest growing sports in the horse world. It's more than just spins and slides!

If you're wondering how much food to feed your dog, there are a few important factors to consider. First, take a look at the feeding guide on the bag of dog food you're using.This will give you a general idea of the recommended amount based on your dog's weight. However, it's also important to take your dog's lifestyle into account.If they are very active or have specific dietary needs, they may require more or less food. You can also use a calorie calculator to help determine the right amount.Additionally, it's a good idea to regularly assess your dog's body condition score to ensure they are...