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Scientists are still researching the impact.

Scientists from University of Portsmouth and Donkey Sanctuary are doing a research on the effects of plastic pollution on animals in Kenya

Researchers examine the amount of plastic cattle and donkeys in Kenya ingest, how this affects their health and the impact on human lives.

Do animals experience better health and welfare outcomes when the humans who raise them believe in their emotional capacity? New research says yes.

Equids whose owners showed an emotional bond with them were in significantly better health and had higher body condition scores than those whose owners that focused on their utility.

Working equids whose owners believe in their capacity to feel emotion have significantly better health and welfare outcomes than those whose owners do....

According to a new study, you can bond with your feline by just narrowing your eyes and blinking slowly.

“We found that for ungulates, having the right food and social organisation is crucial for their welfare. Whereas for carnivores, having enough space in captivity seems to be key.”

From tongue rolling alpacas to irritable yaks and perturbed pigs, new research has lifted the lid on why some farm and zoo animals cope well with capt....

Scientists at Aberystwyth University and the University of Portsmouth have found that hoofed species that are promiscuous or eat from trees display more stress symptoms in captivity.