Humans generally find the food on their plate more interesting when it includes colour variations. A study published recently in the journal Animal Behaviour has found that colour choices may also be important for foraging seabirds, with some colours preferred over others. It provides important information for those species particularly vulnerable to threats from longline […]
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The negative impact on Australia’s wildlife from introduced predators like cats and foxes is well documented, so a 26-year study led by conservationists from the University of NSW, that first involved the removal of feral animals from a fenced reserve in South Australia, has offered hope areas can undergo positive ecological transformations as native species […]
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The Petbarn Foundation has launched its 13th annual Tree of Hope Appeal – Australia’s largest pet-related fundraiser – with an ambitious goal of raising $1.8m to support more than 90 animal charities nationwide. This year, the campaign is fronted by “Chief Rescue Officer” Dougie Brockmann, a once-homeless dog who found a new start after being adopted by […]
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New national data has again confirmed what most Australians already know: pets matter deeply to people at every stage of life, including in aged care. According to Companion Animal Network Australia’s (Australia CAN or CANA) latest Pet Friendly Aged Care Survey 2025, an overwhelming 96 per cent of Australians believe residents in aged care should be allowed to keep […]
Continue ReadingClaire Jenkins, Founder and CEO of VetChat As the temperature continues to rise across Australia and we move towards the summer months, it’s more than just surfers and beachgoers who become more active. So too does one of our most prolific parasites, the tick. Specifically, between the months of October and March and particularly after […]
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