July is the perfect time for quintessential summer activities: barbecues, bike rides, and bonfires on the beach. But it’s also an excellent time to remind ourselves of the impacts of ocean trash and the ways we can support healthy coastal and aquatic ecosystems. July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week, and here’s why those beach cleanups are so beneficial.

June is Adopt a Cat Month, when people are encouraged to adopt cats from their local shelters. If you’re thinking about adopting, or have just come home with your new feline friend, you might be wondering how to take care of a cat or how to care for a kitten. Here are the most essential tips for cat health to ensure a long and happy companionship between you and your kitty.

Animal health and human health are connected in many ways, thanks to the complex interactions between animals, humans, and the environment (One Health). Animals impact the health of individuals, communities, and our planet as a whole. Here’s a look at the importance of animals in relation to community health.

This Earth Day, let’s see why we should be celebrating, appreciating, and protecting animals on Earth Day—and every day. Animals are also part of our identity and culture, and our attitude toward them is a reflection of the way we value our planet.

Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains,” a nod to their excellent camouflage and compelling mystique. But the specter of extinction haunts these cats, and if conservation efforts are not sustained and supported, snow leopards may become no more than ghosts afterall.