The human consumption of meat is a complex subject to tackle. One side is offended by the human consumption of an animal diet; the other barks about their need to defend meat for our survival. We bicker back and forth, and both sides focus on being right. What’s important is that we rethink humane slaughter […]
Only one animal species sits around and contemplates how to kill humans. Believe it or not, it isn’t a venomous species. Nor is another mammal responsible for as many human deaths as humans. Yet people have this irrational fear and fascination with the most dangerous animals in the world, as if these creatures were hatching […]
For many readers, it might be surprising to learn that Americans cook up to 56.1 pounds of beef annually. The country has 94.2 million heads of inventory to satisfy the average American hunger for meat, milk, cheese, and other dairy products. America is currently at a total population of 348,453,272. It has the fourth-largest bovine […]
Lester, a ginger tabby of inimitable size, suns himself on the courtyard wall. He’s been out carousing all night long; a week ago, he left a full-size hare, a token of appreciation, on the terrace. Lester is free-ranging and good at what he does. He’s an expert killer. It’s not something he was taught or […]
Do you ever wake up and say, Hey, today I’m gonna snag myself a rhino horn? Or better yet, do a little bit of elephant poaching since there’s such a huge demand despite the Wildlife Conservation Society saying we’ve endangered animals to the brink of extinction. Poaching doesn’t just happen to South Africa’s rhino population […]
Dogs are not just man’s best friend; they are also an integral part of many households and communities around the world. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are over 90 million dogs in the United States alone. These loyal and loving creatures come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has its […]
Blame it on the global pandemic or any media influence, but pet spending and the idea that pets are family members drive pet ownership to record highs. There’s a reason the pet food industry and pet insurance market are regular topics discussed on Fortune Business Insights. U.S. pet owners indulge their pets not just with […]
Anyone who’s ever spent time in the UK knows that pet owners don’t just shape pet ownership statistics but that pet-owning households share a way of life. Brits were the first to declare animals as sentient beings! At a glance, 57% or more than half of British adults own 38 million pets. The UK Pet […]
In 2025, pet ownership remains a cornerstone of American life, as per APPA’s 2025 Industry Report, 94 million U.S. households own a pet, accounting for 71% of all households. Despite a slight dip from the peak in 2020, this figure represented a significant rise from the 56% recorded in 1988, the inaugural year of tracking […]
Each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people in the United States. Of those, approximately 885,000 seek medical attention, and nearly 370,000 require emergency department care. Children make up a significant portion of these victims, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention. There’s no point in sugar-coating the topic; dog bites are a serious […]