04/08/2026
Everything we thought we knew about crustaceans was wrong. For years, people believed these creatures couldn’t feel pain. But in 2022, New Zealand took a groundbreaking step by strengthening its animal welfare protections, acknowledging that lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans are indeed capable of feeling pain and distress. The new regulations mandate that these animals must be stunned or humanely killed before cooking, effectively ending the cruel practice of boiling them alive. This decision was driven by mounting scientific evidence revealing the sentience of crustaceans and their ability to suffer. Animal welfare advocates hailed this move as a monumental victory for marine life, emphasizing that even creatures from the ocean deserve compassion and protection. It’s a reminder that our understanding of animal welfare is evolving, and we must continue to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
12/12/2025
Bryan Reisberg spends one day a week taking shelter dogs out of their kennels, slipping them in a “adopt me” backpack and carrying them around New York.
His goal is to help people see shelter dogs the way he does: curious, sweet and full of potential. https://wapo.st/4iPToS0
11/14/2022
Turns Out, Goats Can Recognize Human Emotions And Are Attracted To Smiling And Happy Faces
Everybody likes a nice smile. Smiling signals happiness and positivity and seeing a smiling face triggers or brain to send out reward signals that make us feel good. Apart from certain monkeys and apes,...
10/24/2022
A cat rescued a newborn baby who was ruthlessly abandoned in a small box in the basement
A cat rescued a newborn baby who was ruthlessly abandoned in a small box in the basement
08/30/2022
Dolphins form largest alliance network outside humans, study finds
Male bottlenose dolphins form the largest known multi-level alliance network outside humans, an international team led by researchers at the University of Bristol have shown. These cooperative relationships between groups increase male access to a contested resource.