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February 7, 2023

How England’s River Mersey, Once Polluted and “Biologically Dead,” Was Restored

There is an abundance of fish species in the River Mersey once more. An iconic part of the United Kingdom’s topography, River Mersey separates Lancashire in the north from Cheshire in the south. In recent years, the once-heavily polluted river has become one of Europe’s biggest environmental success stories.  “It’s the best environmental good news […]

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a view of the river mersey with a city skyline on a clear day

Pigpen Conflict Resolution: Study Highlights How the Animals Handle Aggression

You may have heard of the bystander effect, the psychological theory that some people are less likely to step in to confront a bully when there are others around. According to a November study published in the journal Animal Cognition, domestic pigs have their own set of conflict resolution behaviors that also involve bystanders.  Researchers

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Group of beautiful family of pigs searching and asking for food looking at camera
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