Indicators Of Age, Body Size And Sex In Goat Kid Calls Revealed Using The Source–Filter Theory,
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Indicators Of Age, Body Size And Sex In Goat Kid Calls Revealed Using The Source–Filter Theory, Alan Mcelligott, Elodie Briefer
Animal Sentience, Intelligence, and Emotion
The source–filter theory is an important framework recently applied to the study of animal vocalisations, which links the mode of vocal production to call parameters. Vocalisations can be good indicators of a sender’s characteristics, such as identity, body size, age, and even hormonal status and affective states. For these reasons, applied vocal communication research would greatly benefit from adopting the source–filter theory approach to identify key call parameters linked to physical and physiological characteristics of domestic animals. Here, we introduce the source–filter theory through a detailed analysis and interpretation of goat contact calls during development. In mammals, vocal development is …
The Case For Animal Rights,
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The Case For Animal Rights
Animal Welfare and Animal Protection
In the space I have at my disposal here I can only sketch, in the barest outline, some of the main features of the book Its main themes-and we should not be surprised by this-involve asking and answering deep, foundational moral questions about what morality is, how it should be understood, and what is the best moral theory, all considered. I hope I can convey something of the shape I think this theory takes. The attempt to do this will be (to use a word a friendly critic once used to describe my work) cerebral, perhaps too cerebral. But this …
Influence Of Rock-Pool Characteristics On The Distribution And Abundance Of Inter-Tidal Fishes,
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Influence Of Rock-Pool Characteristics On The Distribution And Abundance Of Inter-Tidal Fishes, Culum Brown, Gemma White, Gemma White
Ecology, Habitat, and Land Management
Rock pools can be found in inter-tidal marine environments worldwide; however, there have been few studies exploring what drives their, fish species composition, especially in Australia. The rock-pool environment is highly dynamic and offers a unique natural laboratory to study the habitat choices, physiological limitations and adaptations of inter-tidal fish species. In this study rock pools of the Sydney region were sampled to determine how the physical (volume, depth, rock cover and vertical position) and biological (algal cover and predator presence) parameters of pools influence fish distribution and abundance. A total of 27 fish species representing 14 families was observed …
Harry F. Harlow And Animal Research: Reflection On The Ethical Paradox,
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Harry F. Harlow And Animal Research: Reflection On The Ethical Paradox, John Gluck
Animal Research, Testing, and Experimentation
With respect to the ethical debate about the treatment of animals in biomedical and behavioral research, Harry F. Harlow represents a paradox. On the one hand, his work on monkey cognition and social development fostered a view of the animals as having rich subjective lives filled with intention and emotion. On the other, he has been criticized for the conduct of research that seemed to ignore the ethical implications of his own discoveries. The basis of this contradiction is discussed and propositions for current research practice are presented.
Thinking Pigs: Cognition, Emotion, And Personality,
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Thinking Pigs: Cognition, Emotion, And Personality, Lori Marino
Mammalogy
An exploration of the cognitive complexity of Sus domesticus, the domestic pig.
The Other Side Of Silence: Rachel Carson’S Views Of Animals,
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The Other Side Of Silence: Rachel Carson’S Views Of Animals, Marc Bekoff
Animal Abuse, Animal Welfare, and Animal Protection
The publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring in 1962 is widely regarded as one of the major events that launched the modern environmental movement. Silent Spring is a compelling blend of stories, natural history, human values, and biological facts. In this essay we consider Carson’s attitude toward animals in Silent Spring and in other texts. Despite the facts that she was raised to love Nature and animals, little direct attention has been given to Carson’s views about our moral responsibilities to, and the moral standing of animals. Carson favored responsible stewardship, was more of an animal welfarist and environmentalist/conservation biologist …
Neuroanatomy Of The Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) From Magnetic Resonance Images,
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Neuroanatomy Of The Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) From Magnetic Resonance Images, Lori Marino, Patrick Hof
Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Zoology
This article presents the first series of MRI-based anatomically labeled sectioned images of the brain of the killer whale (Orcinus orca). Magnetic resonance images of the brain of an adult killer whale were acquired in the coronal and axial planes. The gross morphology of the killer whale brain is comparable in some respects to that of other odontocete brains, including the unusual spatial arrangement of midbrain structures. There are also intriguing differences. Cerebral hemispheres appear extremely convoluted and, in contrast to smaller cetacean species, the killer whale brain possesses an exceptional degree of cortical elaboration in the insular cortex, temporal …
A Moral Argument For Veganism,
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A Moral Argument For Veganism, Nathan Nobis
Animal Agriculture, Food Choice, and Human Health
In this essay, we argue for dietary veganism. Our case has two steps. First, we argue that, in most circumstances, it is morally wrong to raise animals to produce meat, dairy products, most eggs (a possible exception we discuss is eggs from pet chickens) and most other animal food products. Turning animals into food, and using them for their byproducts, causes serious harms to animals that are morally unjustified: that is, the reasons given to justify causing these kinds of harms – goods or alleged goods that result from animal farming and slaughter – are inadequate to justify the bad …
Petland Investigation Report,
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Petland Investigation Report
HSUS Puppy Mill Investigations and Exposés
America's largest chain of puppy-selling pet stores, Petland Inc., is also the nation's largest retail supporter of puppy mills. There are more than 200 Petland stores worldwide, with about 140 in the U.S. Collectively, these stores sell tens of thousands of puppies each year. On November 20, 2008 The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS) revealed the results of a shocking eight-month investigation of Petland stores. The investigation reveals that Petland stores across the country have marketed puppy-mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers.
The Effect Of Stress On Livestock And Meat Quality Prior To And During Slaughter,
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The Effect Of Stress On Livestock And Meat Quality Prior To And During Slaughter, Temple Grandin, Temple Grandin
Farm Animals, Agribusiness, and Food Production
The effects of stress on cattle, pigs and sheep prior to slaughter are reviewed. Long-term preslaughter stress, such as fighting, cold weather, fasting and transit, which occurs 12 to 48 hours prior to slaughter depletes muscle glycogen, resulting in meat which has a higher pH, darker color, and is drier. Short-term acute stress, such as excitement or fighting immediately prior to slaughter, produced lactic acid from the breakdown of glycogen. This results in meat which has a lower pH, lighter color, reduced water binding capacity, and is possibly tougher. Psychological stressors, such as excitement and fighting, will often have a …
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