Polar Bears: The New Canaries

David Cassuto (x post from Animal Blawg) Long ago, miners used to use canaries to measure the build up of toxic gases in the mines where they were working.  If the canary died, it was time to head out because the air was dangerous.  We don’t use canaries in mines...

NYU Launches Animal Studies Initiative

David Cassuto X-Post from Animal Blawg Oh to be young again.  NYU is launching an Animal Studies Initiative.  NYU students will soon be able to minor in animal studies and the initiative will also create opportunities for interdisciplinary courses, conferences and...