The ‘Bambi’ Effect: The many downsides of ‘babifying’ cute animals
The ‘Bambi’ Effect: The many downsides of ‘babifying’ cute animals
“Cute” is not neutral. Big eyes, round faces, bobble-headed proportions trigger caretaking impulses and lower our guard. Once an animal is framed as a baby, interference feels like love and access feels like care. That framing travels: It softens wildlife encounters, justifies “hands-on” selfies, and underwrites a pet market that literally breeds infant-like traits into adult dogs at real welfare costs. That visibility normalizes ownership and contact; it becomes an alibi for exploitation. The aesthetics of tenderness can hide profound entitlement… A very common practice for making nonhuman animals (animals) more appealing or selling various products is to infantilize them […]
Trapped in a Tank: The hidden cruelty of the tropical fish trade
Trapped in a Tank: The hidden cruelty of the tropical fish trade
About 55 million marine animals are sold annually, worth more than 2.1 billion. In this trade, mortality rates throughout the supply chain are staggering. Some studies estimate that up to 80 percent of marine aquarium fish die between capture and final sale. Fish are not ornaments, but living beings with personalities, preferences, and the capacity to suffer. Scientific evidence shows that fish experience pain (up to 22 minutes of intense pain when taken out of water), recognize individual human divers, and form social bonds — making their mistreatment all the more troubling… Tropical fish are among the most popular ‘pets’ […]
Got Truth?: Milk is a biological liquid that is not suitable for humans
Got Truth?: Milk is a biological liquid that is not suitable for humans
Cow’s milk contains hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, enzymes and proteins designed for rapid calf growth. These components are incompatible with the human digestive system and may be linked to health problems such as insulin resistance, acne, and hormonal disorders. In addition, most humans suffer from a gradual deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for digesting the lactose sugar found in milk. This deficiency leads to the body’s inability to digest lactose properly, causing annoying symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain… Every day, as we sit in front of the TV, our minds are […]
