Bees may choose flowers the same way people choose restaurants Bees follow other bees to flowers, which gives early blooming plants an advantage in attracting pollinators.

Bees may choose flowers the same way people choose restaurants: they follow the crowd. 🐝🌸

New research shows getting the first few visitors can matter more than having the brightest color.

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How Huckle the rescued hen taught me that caged birds long to be free A cage-free future would mean better lives for millions of animals and a farming system aligned with our values

Huckle the hen spent her life in a cage until one day she stepped onto grass for the first time. Her story is a powerful reminder that chickens feel curiosity, fear and joy. 🐓

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Do Crabs Have Feelings? They may not cry out in ways we recognize. But growing scientific evidence suggests that crabs can experience pain and distress.

Do crabs have feelings? 🦀 For a long time, they were overlooked in discussions about suffering. But as researchers have taken a closer look, the picture has become clearer.

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Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

After being rejected by his mother, #Punch, a young macaque in Japan, was seen hugging and carrying a stuffed orangutan for comfort. Animals feel loss, seek comfort and form attachments just like us. 🦧

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A brown horse grazing peacefully in a lush, green meadow surrounded by wildflowers and tall grass.

🐴 DYK horses can smell human fear? New research shows they become more anxious when exposed to sweat from stressed people.

This is another reminder that horses are sensitive, sentient beings.

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How guinea pigs live happily Guinea pigs are not cuddly animals and have high demands on their owners. With our tips, the rodents are guaranteed to feel at home with you.

Guinea pigs love their friends! 🐹

In the wild, they live in small groups, form strong friendships, and rely on each other for comfort. Real friends reduce stress and help them feel safe. 💙

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A cute baby Barbary macaque sits happily on its mother's back outdoors.

How did #WorldAnimalDay begin, and what happened to its founder, Heinrich Zimmermann?

🎥 Our Secretary-General Wim DeKok uncovers the story behind this celebration of animal sentience: https://ow.ly/vG2M50XTUNq

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La historia del pez cebra — Animal Law Focus Por Raquel Valenzuela, de ONG Te Protejo En las profundidades de miles de experimentos científicos, se esconde una criatura con aletas y un tierno pijama a rayas, que ha sido el centro de atención de miles de investigaciones. Un pequeño pez de agua dulce originario de Asia, que se ha convertido

🐟 Fish are often perceived as less capable of suffering, but scientific evidence tells a different story.

Studies show zebrafish have complex nervous systems and respond to pain by avoiding harm and changing behaviour.

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These are our favorite animal stories of 2025 From clever cockatoos to vomiting spiders, these cool critters captivated us this year.

To end the year, here’s a roundup of some of the most amazing animal stories in 2025: spiders with lethal vomit, playful narwhals, and sound-making sharks, among others. 🐾

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Cientistas atestam que crustáceos sentem medo e dor Uma declaração de mais de 30 cientistas brasileiros e estrangeiros reforça que crustáceos são seres sencientes, ou seja, capazes de sentir dor, medo e desconforto. Eles pedem políticas públicas para garantir o bem-estar animal na produção, no abate e na venda

🦐 Crustaceans—shrimp, lobsters, crabs—are sentient beings: they feel pain, fear, and distress. Recognising their capacity to feel is a crucial step toward fairer treatment and stronger welfare protections.

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Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too? Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also possess mood states.

New research shows red-footed tortoises can experience lasting mood states, not just momentary reactions. Another reminder that reptiles (long dismissed as “unemotional”) have rich inner lives. 🐢

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What Pigeons Teach Us About Love The sweet, avian romance of Harold and Maude.

🕊️ Many pigeons form long-term pair bonds and care for each other in ways we recognise: greeting rituals, grooming, shared parenting.

A gentle reminder that love isn’t only human. Read the story of Harold and Maude: https://ow.ly/kRaV50XoY2r

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