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August 19, 2009

 

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Study Finds Migratory Birds not Picky About their Rest Stops

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 8/17/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Based on a study of migratory birds, Purdue University researchers conclude that they are just as likely to stop in small wooded areas for the night as they would in large forested areas, as long as there is adequate protection and food.

by Purdue University

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3393

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member of Over 71 Million U.S. Households Ignored by Universal Healthcare

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 8/16/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

More than 71 million U.S households have companion animals or farm animals that are not covered by health insurance. This is despite the fact that people in the U.S. spend more than $12 billion every year on veterinary care.

by PetMedicationCard.com

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3390

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most Pet Owners Will Spend Anything to Save Pet's Life, Survey Says

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 8/14/2009; Original Item from 2006

 

 

 

 

Based on a survey of companion animal insurance policy holders and website visitors, 70% say they would pay any amount to save their pet's life. This is consistent with other survey findings also mentioned in the article.

by Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI)

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Meat Heaters: 5,000 Tons of Unsold Tesco Cuts a Year are Being Burned to Provide Power for Homes

 

 

New Research Citation, Entered on 8/13/2009; Original Item from 2009

 

 

 

 

Major United Kingdom supermarket retailer Tesco is sending 5,000 tons of surplus meat per year to be burned to generate electricity for homes. Other major supermarkets plan to follow, and these actions are resulting in protests from animal advocates.

by Daily Mail Reporter

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Tools for Animal Advocates

 

 

New Blog Entry, HRC-Authored, Entered on 8/12/2009

 

 

 

 

If you're looking to conduct research on animal-related issues for your program or campaign, of course we hope you'll turn first to HumaneSpot.org. It is truly the world's most comprehensive database for animal-related opinion and behavior research. To supplement your findings on HumaneSpot.org, there are a few other research tools you should consider that either cover animal topics or may be otherwise useful to animal advocates. This blog provides HRC's top suggestions.

 

 

Details: http://www.humanespot.org/node/3385