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July 22, 2009

 

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Annual Report of Local Rabies Control Activities - California 2008

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/21/2009;

Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

Data published by the California Department of Public Health show that impounds and killing in shelters across the state increased significantly in 2008, with the state of the economy cited as the most likely cause for this increase. At least 153,793 dogs and 257,548 cats were euthanized in California in 2008.

by California Department of Public Health

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoos Mean Shorter Lives for Elephants

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/20/2009;

Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

According to a study of more than 4,500 elephants, researchers have found evidence that zoos can shorten the adult lifespans of both African and Asian elephants. Death rates among Asian elephant calves are also higher in zoos. An estimated 2

,000 elephants worldwide live in zoos, safari parks, sanctuaries, circuses, and private residences.

by Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3353

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Big Cat Rescue Online Poll Results

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/19/2009;

Original Item from 2007

 

 

 

 

Sample sizes vary by question due to length of time individual questions have been available. Results are summarized below as of July 2009. Polls are open to general site traffic and therefore broadly represent the public attitudes of Big Cat Rescue website visitors.

by Big Cat Rescue

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pampering Pooches: Pet Businesses Prove to be Recession Proof

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/18/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Despite economic troubles, businesses related to companion animals continue to receive steady business. According to research firm IBISWorld, U.S. companion animal businesses are anticipated to reach over $51 billion in sales in 2009, an increase of 1.3% from 2008.

by BND.com

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Effectiveness of the World's Marine Fisheries

 

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New Research Citation, Entered on 7/17/2009;

Original Item from 2008

 

 

 

 

This survey of fisheries experts sought to assess the current effectiveness of fisheries management. It says that fisheries supply at least 15% of all animal protein consumed by humans, employ nearly 200 million people, and generate about $85 billion per year. Researchers also found that 28% of world fishery stocks are over-exploited or collapsed and 52% are fully exploited.

by Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Institut de Ciences del Mar, Instituto Nazionale di Oceanografia, University of British Columbia, University of Sheffield

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3348

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dog Bites Up Over Last Year

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/16/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 million people in the U.S. are bitten annually by dogs. About 60% of dog bite victims are children under age 12. From January to May, 2009, 240 dog bites were reported in Amarillo, Texas, while 186 were reported during this same time period in 2008.

by Amarillo.com

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3347

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scientists Report Drop in California Sea Otters

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 7/15/2009;

Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

For the second year in a row, the 2009 census by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that the California sea otter populations have declined. The most recent population estimates show a marked improvement from t

he 1911 estimate, when international law first put an end to hunting for otters, however the latest figure is 3.8% below the 2008 population estimate.

by United States Geological Survey

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3346