kh

uci writing 60 | we are very pro-animals here. #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

i think this is a great, low activation idea to make a positive impact on the environment! #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

this is lovely information :) #39canimals

[FruitNachosLulu @LuluNachos]

The hormone oxytocin can boost a dog's affectionate behavior. Oxytocin administration has been found to increase play interactions between dog and owner. If a pharmaceutical drug is released to help dogs with separation anxiety, it would be greatly beneficial to them. #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

is there any way i can learn more about stuff like this??? #39canimals

[FruitNachosLulu @LuluNachos]

Separation anxiety is a real thing in dogs. They can severely hurt themselves in accidents when they are participating in destructive behaviors. Please keep your dogs safe and remember that we need to care for their health as well.

#39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

does this still apply if there are other dogs in the house as well? or is that under the "other dogs and cats" section? #39canimals

[FruitNachosLulu @LuluNachos]

Did you know what close to 50% of all dog pets in the US suffer from separation anxiety when left alone in the house? It ranks third of all other causes of anxiety in dogs. #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

orangutans are weak to palm oil plantations :( #39canimals

[Khang Tran @khangtran60]

The countries that produce the most palm oil are Indonesia and Malaysia, which coincidentally is the regions being destroyed at large rates and is the reason the population of the orangutans are declining. #39canimals
https://t.co/JRC5v9Mi9G

[kh @KHWRITING60]

That is absolutely crazy bad nightmare :( save the orangutans please #39canimals

[Laila Mae Kelly @laimkelly]

Some key reason for the dramatic loss in the orangutan population is due to poaching, selling, and pet trade! Over 2,000 orangutans die each year due to these causes. #39canimals
https://t.co/Wi4cC3LHuT

[kh @KHWRITING60]

you know as a new dog owner, this is actually quite helpful so thanks LOL #39canimals

[Shubham Shroff @asapshb]

How do you know if your dog is in a negative mental state? Take a look at the following infographic by the Spruce to find out.

A negative mental state can stem from neglect and an unhealthy lifestyle. ACT NOW.

#39canimals

https://t.co/xuiODCnB5A

[kh @KHWRITING60]

pretty bird too 🤩 #39canimals

[Racely Ceen @rceen_research]

Starlings are an essential part of maintaining a healthy environment and preserving biodiversity in the ecosystem. Loss of starlings would mean a growing population of pests that could lead to crop and agricultural damage as well as an imbalance in the food chain #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

I agree that emphasizing RSPO certification is a great way to help deforestation efforts. #39canimals

[pt @pollythapar]

"In order to handle palm oil, organizations should be required to be RSPO certified which would allow for government oversight of land use and inherently reduce the amount of deforestation occurring" #39canimals
https://t.co/Sp5b4W9h1r

[kh @KHWRITING60]

I think it's really weird that states are silencing these people who are doing their best to try to combat unethical factory farms 😵‍💫 #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

I did not realize the discrepancies between protections for vertebrate animals and invertebrate animals until I read a peer's paper, and it's really shocking to see how much less attention invertebrate animals get. #WhatILearnedIn39C

[kh @KHWRITING60]

Visual clarity and alternatives ways to present information is such a powerful tool, and something that can be extremely effective over other forms of getting information out. Check out my digital portfolio to see this in action! #WhatILearnedIn39C
https://t.co/xjzePpwkJK

[kh @KHWRITING60]

Working with animal rights this quarter really made me realize how societal issues come about and our tendency to sweep big problems under the rug at times. #WhatILearnedIn39C

[kh @KHWRITING60]

I learned so much about orangutans and especially their magnificent minds, able be rational and thoughtful just like humans :) #WhatILearnedin39C
https://t.co/nQ7gd3T8gV

[kh @KHWRITING60]

This quarter, I learned the importance of citation and how to properly introduce and support the evidence that powerful sources can give. #WhatILearnedin39C

[kh @KHWRITING60]

Yusof Basiron and the Malaysian Palm Oil Council understand the importance of governmental support stating that that “Oil palm cultivation in Malaysia has long advocated sustainable farming practices." Other countries should follow! #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

About 20% of palm oil plantations were directly converted from intact forests. This means that palm oil plantations are the biggest player against the habitat loss of orangutans, and for deforestation in Southeastern countries like Indonesia and Malaysia in general. #39canimals

[kh @KHWRITING60]

German conservation biologist Maria Voigt and her team found similar results in their study, where they note that around 148,500 orangutans were killed between 1999 and 2015 due to habitat deforestation. #39canimals
https://t.co/7svco1xtqu

[kh @KHWRITING60]

Organizations like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil are committed to create a sustainable palm oil industry in response to the rapid loss of orangutan habitat (RSPO). #39canimals
https://t.co/SCnmYRpX1f

[kh @KHWRITING60]

There is this tug-of-war effect between orangutan conservation and palm oil production, and right now, the latter is taking precedence over conservation efforts. #39canimals
https://t.co/0NbynzSuVy