The science of relaxation through cat interaction is not merely anecdotal but rooted in growing empirical evidence. The physiological benefits, such as reduced cortisol levels and potential cardiovascular protection, combined with the psychological comfort and companionship provided by cats, underscore their role as natural stress relievers. As we continue to explore the depths of human-animal bonds, our feline friends may well hold the key to a more relaxed and healthier life.
From the Melbourne Cup to the ancient Mongolian festival of Nadaam, horse racing has a long history deeply rooted in cultural identity. This heritage and societal association has made it difficult to implement changes that protect the welfare of animals and their riders.
Also known as the painted wolf, African Wild Dog and Cape Hunting Dog, the African Painted Dog is the most endangered large carnivore in Africa, Red-Listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Explore Painted Dog Conservation to learn about threats to the dogs, their incredible social systems and pack life, and how different they are from any other dog on the planet (three to five million years of evolution separates them from the other canids like wolves and domestic dogs).
In a move indicative of China’s growing influence as a leader in environmental protection, visionary philanthropist and entrepreneur Madame He Qiaonyu, through her Beijing Qiaonyu Foundation, has joined forces with Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, and WildCRU, Oxford University’s conservation research unit, to protect big cats and their vast landscapes within China and beyond.
