Edward Narayan

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A wildlife park has scrapped koala cuddles. Is it time for a blanket ban?

Jul 9, 2024 | phys.org | Edward Narayan

A popular wildlife park in Brisbane has announced it will no longer offer "koala holds", prompting questions about whether other captive animal facilities should follow. Koala handling has long been criticized by animal welfare advocates.
A wildlife park has scrapped koala cuddles. Is it time for a blanket ban?

Jul 9, 2024 | theconversation.com | Edward Narayan

I’ve studied stress in marsupials. Here’s why banning koala cuddles is a good idea – backed by the scientific evidence on koala handling and stress.
A wildlife park has scrapped koala cuddles. Is it time for a blanket ban?

Jul 9, 2024 | tolerance.ca | Edward Narayan

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Koalas suffer in the heat - here's how to help this summer

Dec 15, 2023 | dailybulletin.com.au | Edward Narayan

As we brace for an unusually hot summer, spare a thought for koalas. They will be out and about in search of love, food and water in the searing heat. Mother koalas with pouch young are especially vulnerable. Many will be killed or injured on our roads as they attempt to cross. Sometimes joeys are orphaned in the process, but even if they make it to one of Australia’s rehabilitation centres these young koalas can be stressed by well-meaning visitors such as potential donors and media.
Koalas suffer in the heat: How Australians can help this summer

Dec 12, 2023 | phys.org | Edward Narayan

As we brace for an unusually hot summer, spare a thought for koalas. They will be out and about in search of love, food and water in the searing heat. Mother koalas with pouch young are especially vulnerable. Many will be killed or injured on our roads as they attempt to cross.
Koalas suffer in the heat - here's how to help this summer

Dec 11, 2023 | tolerance.ca | Edward Narayan

By Edward Narayan, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, The University of Queensland Koalas will need our help more than ever this summer as hot, dry conditions force them to seek water. Here’s how to help keep them safe and what to do if you encounter a koala in distress. Read complete article© The Conversation -
Koalas suffer in the heat – here's how to help this summer

Dec 11, 2023 | theconversation.com | Edward Narayan

As we brace for an unusually hot summer, spare a thought for koalas. They will be out and about in search of love, food and water in the searing heat. Mother koalas with pouch young are especially vulnerable. Many will be killed or injured on our roads as they attempt to cross. Sometimes joeys are orphaned in the process, but even if they make it to one of Australia’s rehabilitation centres these young koalas can be stressed by well-meaning visitors such as potential donors and media.
Qual o efeito das mudanças climáticas para os pets

Sep 12, 2023 | nexojornal.com.br | Edward Narayan

Pesquisa investiga como o calor extremo tem afetado o bem-estar dos animais, incluindo os de estimaçãoA seção `Externo` traz uma seleção de artigos e ensaios cedidos por veículos nacionais e internacionais. Textos publicados originalmente em outros idiomas têm tradução do Nexo. Todos os conteúdos publicados no Nexo têm assinatura de seus autores. Para saber mais sobre eles e o processo de edição dos conteúdos do jornal, consulte as páginas Nossa equipe e Padrões editoriais.
Protect Your Pet from Climate Change: Tips to Ensure Their Well-Being

Aug 8, 2023 | innerself.com | Edward Narayan |Laurie Leach |Zak George |Dina Roth Port

ShutterstockEarth has just experienced its hottest month since records began and Australia is now gearing up for an El Niño-fuelled summer. Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans – it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too. Research I was involved in examined how climate change affects the welfare of animals, including pets. My colleagues and I used a concept for assessing animal welfare known as the “five-domains model”.
气候变化会影响宠物以下是帮助它们应对的办法

Aug 7, 2023 | sbs.com.au | Edward Narayan

地球刚刚经历了有记录以来最热的一个月，澳大利亚可能因厄尔尼诺现象迎来酷暑。炎热不仅会给人类带来挑战，也会给我们的爱宠带来痛苦。一项由昆士兰大学动物科学高级讲师爱纳拉（Edward Narayan）参与的研究调查了气候变化如何影响动物（包括宠物）的福祉。研究员们使用了一个被称为“五域模型”的概念来评估动物福祉。这是一个基于科学的结构，用于研究动物的以下方面：营养环境身体健康行为精神状态该模型可评估动物对环境压力所产生的全部生理和行为反应。虽然此前已有针对气候变化对动物的影响的研究，但此项研究是首次将该模型具体应用于动物福利。研究调查了学术文献，发现气候变化将在所有五个领域内都对动物造成伤害。这既适用于野生动物，也适用于驯养的家畜，还包括宠物。因此，让我们来看看在气候变暖的世界里，各种类型的动物将如何生存，以及我们该如何帮助它们。Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans – our pets may suffer, too.