Susan Hazel

I learnt today the button for ending an MS Teams meeting in French is called 'Quitter'. I would never leave the meeting.

Feather forensics: tracing the origins of parrots in wildlife trade with stable isotopes and citizen science To supply high demand for exotic pets, animals are harvested illegally from the wild and laundered as captive bred. However, there are currently limited methods to identify captive or wild origins of....

2025. Feather forensics: tracing the origins of parrots in wildlife trade with stable isotopes and citizen science. zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

The intricate relationship between stress and animal welfare: from historical perspective to new avenues We discuss the intricate relationship between the evolution of the concept of stress and the development of the concept of animal welfare. After a brief review of the main concepts of animal welfare,....

2025. The intricate relationship between stress and animal welfare: from historical perspective to new avenues. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

The ACT wants dog owners to spend 3 hours a day with their pet. But quality, not quantity, matters most We’ve genetically selected dogs to want to be with us, and unfortunately this means many don’t cope well when they’re alone.

The ACT wants dog owners to spend 3 hours a day with their pet. But quality, not quantity, matters most
theconversation.com/the-act-want...

I study burnout. I didn’t think it could happen to me “I knew the risk factors … but I had completely ignored them creeping into my own life,” this researcher writes

It can and does happen to any one of us:
I study burnout. I didn’t think it could happen to me | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

BVA Animal Welfare Strategy: a decade of welfare wins, as new priorities unveiled | British Veterinary Association

"Through our campaigning and lobbying, we’ve made huge strides. But there is still more work to do.”

Nine years after the publication of BVA's landmark #AnimalWelfare strategy, our new report documents key wins and identifies six areas for future action.

www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

‘Puppy blues’: how to cope with the exhaustion and stress of raising a puppy Exhaustion. Sleep deprivation. Feeling depressed and guilty. Lingering doubts and regret. If you’ve had a puppy, this may all sound grimly familiar.

Has a puppy joined your family recently? Surprised by just how stressful it was? ‘Puppy blues’: how to cope with the exhaustion and stress of raising a puppy theconversation.com/puppy-blues-...

Please share with students interested in #Anthrozoology #HumanAnimalStudies
Call for papers closes 16 June:
#AIP2025 is a perfect opportunity for 1st-time presenters to present, network, & learn. Check out website for FAQs & links to resources: anthrozoologyconference.com

I give a gold star for the line 'The man is as deep as a puddle.'

How Harry Harlow's Research on Love Shaped How We Treat Children Today In his controversial research, Harry Harlow demonstrated the powerful effects of love. Learn about his monkey mother experiment and the impact it had on psychology.

Quote: "During the first half of the 20th century, many psychologists believed that showing affection towards children was merely a sentimental gesture that served no real purpose. Affection would only spread diseases and lead to adult psychological problems."
www.verywellmind.com/harry-harlow...

Absolutely riveting from start to finish 👏

A brilliant Banksy.

‘I feel constant anxiety’: how caring for a seriously unwell pet can lead to stress and burnout

Just as caring for a human loved one can come at great personal cost, a growing body of research shows people with a seriously ill pet experience ‘caregiver burden’.

‘I feel constant anxiety’: how caring for a seriously unwell pet can lead to stress and burnout Just as caring for a human loved one can come at great personal cost, a growing body of research shows people with a seriously ill pet experience ‘caregiver burden’.

What't the experience like looking after an unwell pet? We share some of our research: ‘I feel constant anxiety’: how caring for a seriously unwell pet can lead to stress and burnout theconversation.com/i-feel-const... @theconversation.com

Thousands of Australian pets may soon have ‘useless’ microchips. It’s a symptom of a bigger problem One of Australia’s pet microchip registries, HomeSafeID, could soon go defunct. Here’s how to make sure your pet’s details are up to date.

If you live in #Australia pls check which #registry your pets #microchip is on and update if needed. #dogs #cats #companionanimals #welfare #identification theconversation.com/thousands-of...

Australians may soon be able to fly with their pets in a plane’s cabin – but not every pet is suited to it The plane’s cabin is an unfamiliar and stressful environment for your pet. And people with allergies or phobias may not want to share the plane with dogs and cats.

This was the fastest turnaround ever-thanks to @theconversation.com for their help. One of our dogs is too big and the other is definitely not suitable: Australians may soon be able to fly with their pets in a plane’s cabin – but not every pet is suited to it theconversation.com/australians-...

Earth is already shooting through the 1.5°C global warming limit, two major studies show

Earth is crossing the 1.5°C limit outlined in the Paris Agreement, beyond which scientists predict catastrophic harm to systems supporting life on our planet.

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years

Making America Great Again!

Harnessing RSPCA Stakeholder Expertise to Co-Produce a Complex Intervention Addressing Childhood and Adolescent Animal Harm Childhood and Adolescent Animal Harm (CAAH) is influenced by biological, psychological and socio-environmental risk factors. Interventions to prevent animal harm among children and young people are es...

Our new paper led by PhD student Suzanne Lawrie, ‘Harnessing RSPCA Stakeholder Expertise to Co-Produce a Complex Intervention Addressing Childhood and Adolescent Animal Harm’ www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...

New research reveals why some Australian dairy farmers are considering leaving the industry
theconversation.com/new-research...

They give us unconditional love, devotion & loyalty.

They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.

That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.

👁️❤️🐶🐕

Thanks @aunz.theconversation.com for the opportunity to think about animals and art

Can animals make ‘art’? These examples from nature suggest so Although animals can’t use human language, art is beyond words. As Edward Hopper wrote, ‘If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.’

Another article for @theconversation.com about Animals and Art
theconversation.com/can-animals-...

American parents more likely to find hitting children acceptable compared to hitting pets American parents see spanking as a form of hitting but less severe, with 30% finding it acceptable for children, compared to 17% for pets. One-third reconsidered spanking after comparing it to other family violence.

American parents see spanking as a form of hitting but less severe, with 30% finding it acceptable for children, compared to 17% for pets. One-third reconsidered spanking after comparing it to other family violence. #Parenting #ChildPsychology #SpankingDebate #ChildDevelopment #FamilyViolence

The world's richest man managed to take $190 million away from a *child cancer research center* with his posts yesterday. Funding now stripped in the new bill.

How can I keep my cat happy? 5 tips from a vet to help your feline friend live their best life There are many unhelpful stereotypes about cats. Veterinarian Anne Quain explains how seeing things from the perspective of these complex creatures can help everyone get along.

There are many unhelpful stereotypes about cats. Veterinarian Anne Quain explains how seeing things from the perspective of these complex creatures can help everyone get along.

Screen shot of new paper: Assessing the impact of a human behaviour change intervention to reduce owner-related barriers to interactive cat play by:Mikel Delgado , Ellen Marcinkiewicz , Paul Rhodes , Sarah LH Ellis with highlights: • We surveyed individuals before and after a campaign encouraging daily play with a cat • 35.3% of participants reported playing with their cats more after the campaign • Participants reported fewer Capability and Motivational barriers after the campaign

New paper is up!! Assessing the impact of a human behaviour change intervention to reduce owner-related barriers to interactive cat play
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Cripes. This deserves wide circulation. Large US case-control study of recently diagnosed lung cancer finds smokers who also vape have 4x rate of lung cancer. On-going dual use (smoking + vaping) is VERY common .. often >50% of those who vape.

Christmas Beetle Population Project

#Australians on bluesky...callout for #citizenscience participants willing to #count #christmasbeetles #science @sydneyuni.bsky.social www.sydney.edu.au/science/our-...