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http://www.care2.com/causes/prisoners-care-for-deaf-dogs-displaced-by-wildfire.html

Prisoners Care For Deaf Dogs Displaced By Wildfire | Care2 CausesWhen a wildfire caused the evacuation of nearly 50 deaf dogs from Deaf Dog Rescue of America, they were cared for by inmates at a nearby state prison.

http://www.care2.com/causes/boats-are-killing-manatees-in-record-numbers.html

Boats Are Killing Manatees In Record Numbers | Care2 CausesManatee advocates are raising concerns about the number of these gentle giants who have been killed by boats in Florida waters this year, and hope that

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/pork/ct-pig-farms-undercover-videos-met-20160802-story.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/pork/ct-pig-farms-gestation-crates-met-20160802-story.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/pork/ct-pig-farms-abuse-met-20160802-story.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/pork/ct-pig-farms-reaction-met-20160803-story.html

http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Regions/Europe/EU/Animal-health-law-welcomed

Animal health law welcomedThe Council of the European Union (EU) formally adopted the Animal Health Law – in statute known as the Regulation on Transmissible Animal Diseases – after a second reading of the bill on 8 March 2016.

http://www.globalmeatnews.com/Industry-Markets/Slavery-claims-in-Thai-meat-supply-chain/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-Aug-2016&c=1Mhw64nyxKnwTQmtb%2BewKanr9AazbfKs&p2=#

Modern-day slavery at Thai poultry farms risks 'polluting' supply chainPoultry meat importers risk “polluting their supply chains” by relying on Thai producers that abuse workers’ rights and must press them to uphold the law, according to a prominent migrant rights activist.

“’Agriculture is a big part of our philosophy. We are humane, ecological. Animals have a social function too, teaching empathy. Everyone works the land.’ This is a nature reserve, growing about 25 percent of its food. Most vehicles are electric, and everything is r…[Read more]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/aug/04/bear-hitches-ride-on-garbage-truck-for-five-miles-in-new-mexico?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+main+NEW+H+categories&utm_term=184554&subid=10525307&CMP=EMCNEWEML6619I2&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+morning+briefing+2016&utm_term=184660&subid=9773987…[Read more]

http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/peta-files-appeal-on-behalf-of-naruto-the-selfie-taking-monkey-328226.html

PETA files appeal on behalf of Naruto - the selfie taking monkey – Tech2PETA has filed an appeal to the US Court of Appeals for justice to Naruto for taking a "selfie" that prompted an unprecedented copyright lawsuit -- at claiming ownership over his image.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/peta-takes-infamous-monkey-selfie-915544

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804101618.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Smiling baby monkeys and the roots of laughter: Macaque findings point to older smile originsWhen human and chimp infants are dozing, they sometimes show facial movements that resemble smiles. These facial expressions, called spontaneous smiles, are considered the evolutionary origin of real smiles and laughter. Researchers sh Read more...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804095152.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Spider sharing isn't always caring: Colonies die when arachnids overshare foodSpiders living together in colonies of tens of thousands can go extinct from sharing food equitably, finds new research.

The bees displayed considerable individuality
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804152719.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Radar tracking reveals the 'life stories' of bumblebees as they forage for food -- ScienceDaily

CANADA: the interconnectedness of land and sea animals
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804101916.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Mystery of Sable Island’s Growing Wild Horse Population -- ScienceDaily

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804135903.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Whales' ultrasonic hearing has surprisingly ancient history, fossilized ear showsAll living toothed whales rely upon echoes of their own calls to navigate and hunt underwater, a skill that works best in conjunction with high-frequency hearing. Now, researchers who studied one of the best-preserved ears of any ancient whale ever discovered find that whales' high-frequency hearing abilities arose earlier than anticipated.

http://www.animalsaustralia.org/features/4-reasons-to-dress-kindly-this-winter.php

4 reasons to dress kindly this winterThe coldest time of year provides a great opportunity to show a little warmth to animals when they need it most.

An example of a “backyard breeding” operation in Australia
http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/point-cook-kitten-farm-operator-fined-and-banned-from-breeding-for-a-decade/

Point Cook "kitten farm" operator fined and banned from breeding for a decadeThe operator of a Point Cook 'kitten farm' has been banned from breeding domestic animals for a decade and ordered to pay $32,000 in fines and costs.