Animals news

• Roosters may be able to recognise their reflection, study finds

  25-10-2023 20:00
  
  Researchers say surprising result points to level of self-awareness that has implications for animal rights and welfareWith their colourful plumage and prominent combs, roosters might be forgiven for sneaking the odd glance in the mirror – particular as research now suggests the birds may be able to recognise their own reflection.The ability to recognise oneself in the mirror has so far been found in a handful of animals, including elephants, dolphins, great apes and certain fish and birds
  
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• NSW is dragging its heels on cage egg ban, animal welfare advocates say

  25-10-2023 16:00
  
  All Australian jurisdictions have agreed to new poultry standards that include a phasing out of cage eggs but NSW will not commit to a timelineSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityAnimal rights advocates have accused the New South Wales government of failing to fully implement new poultry standards that include phasing out cage eggs, after the agriculture minister told a budget estimates hearing that it did not intend t
  
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