Timothy Chang

Interested in animal research, specifically canines.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@Marissa4Animals It's fascinating how such a seemingly small gesture can carry so much meaning!

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@UCIdogs Wow, what a great article! Crazy how even 8-week-old puppies with little exposure to humans can understand pointing and show sophisticated levels of social cognition.

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@SlugBanana23 Absolutely, crows are really intelligent and have even been shown to hold grudges. It's amazing how their behaviors can be passed down through generations.

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@CanineBarkBark Interesting! From my understanding, the pancreas plays a crucial role in insulin production, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. So when it's removed, diabetes can occur, not just in dogs but also in humans.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@DoritoLoverr Wow, that's such a heartbreaking thing to hear about. A reminder of the importance of animal welfare and ethical farming practices.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@UCIdogs Fascinating! This truly highlights how our canine companions have evolved alongside us, adapting their brains to better communicate and bond with humans.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@caedemUCI This definitely shows how interconnected life is and why it's important to value all species in an ecosystem.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@w60animalfacts It's so heartbreaking to hear about the conditions in some puppy mills. Clearly, there's a need for better enforcement and stronger legislation.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@moeppingUCI Wow, that's incredible! Definitely opens up possibilities for non-invasive cancer detection methods in the future.

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

@rceen_research Interesting! It's a shame that such a fascinating phenomenon is being impacted by light pollution. Maybe this highlights the importance of urban planning to ensure we're preserving the well-being of wildlife in cities.

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Societal values determine the survival of species like wolves. Transitioning from persecution to protection is vital but complex. Global value needs to translate into local benefits for effective coexistence. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

https://t.co/w2E378WCAE

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

Over the past quarter, I learned a lot about canines in my WR60 class and how to approach the research process. Here were 5 interesting things that I learned this quarter...

#39canimals #WhatIlearnedinWR60

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Discovering how unregulated hunting led to inbreeding and genetic hybridization in Bulgarian wolves was a revelation. The need for regulated hunting is more urgent than ever. #WhatIlearnedinWR60

https://t.co/rlkbtk2eGR

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5/5 Solutions exist to protect both wolves and livestock. From proactive livestock management to non-lethal deterrents, there are ways to coexist with these majestic animals while preserving their essential role in the ecosystem.

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1/5 🐺 The rapid surge in gray wolf hunting is threatening to unravel decades of wolf restoration work in the Northern Rocky Mountains. More than 500 wolves have been killed in a few months, disrupting delicate ecosystems and wolf social structures.

#39canimals

[Timothy Chang @timanimal12]

4/5 🐾 Wolves aren't just a random group of animals - they have a complex social structure and share hunting strategies from one generation to the next. Hunting disrupts this social fabric and leads to a loss of accumulated knowledge and survival skills.

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