Animals: Domestic & Agricultural

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  Why cats are an invasive alien species, and what to do about it

  NBC News - Adam Larson

  The designation, while unwelcome by some feline lovers, is needed to address the problems caused by cats. Conservationists often have to educate the public about how to identify invasive species like the spotted lanternfly and Asian carp. But the Polish Academy of Sciences just added another animal …

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  The dreams of animals

  Aeon Magazine - by David M Peña-Guzmán

  The psychic lives of nonhuman dreamers reveal colours, harmonies and beauties of which we had little inkling until now Due to a case of partial …

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  Hundreds of beagles died at facility before government took action

  National Geographic - Rachel Fobar

  It took media attention to ‘chilling’ welfare violations and bipartisan calls for action before authorities intervened. More than 5,000 dogs were crowded in small, barren cages lined with feces and mold. A three-week-old puppy was stuck in a waste pan under his cage, dried feces matting his fur. …

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  This tale wags the dog: 'Rescued by Ruby' tells K-9's story

  Associated Press - William J. Kole

  NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — This is the story of a mischievous mutt who turned out to be a very good girl. Such a good girl, in fact, that she saved a life. Ruby, an Australian shepherd and border collie mix, ended up in a Rhode Island animal shelter as a pup because of persistent behavioral …

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  She brought tiny foster cats into her office at a retirement home. Residents found out — and kitten therapy began.

  The Washington Post - Cathy Free

  Estelle Nicol fell and injured herself six months ago, and when she moved into a care center in Orange County, Calif., her daughter noticed her beginning to withdraw. “My mom was really sad and didn’t want to engage with people,” said Cathy Crair. “It was hard for her to leave her own home after so …

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  The U.S.’s only research chinchilla supplier has been shut down. Here’s why that matters.

  National Geographic - Dina Fine Maron

  Moulton Chinchilla Ranch, a key breeder of the rodents for hearing research, had more than 100 animal welfare violations. Philip Joris needed chinchillas. The Belgium-based hearing researcher turned to the South American rodents six years ago, excited about studying their auditory capabilities, so …