Animal behavior

Most people picture squirrels as harmless little animals darting through parks with acorns tucked into their cheeks or scrambling up tree trunks in search of seeds and berries. They have long been viewed as nature’s busy foragers, spending their days gathering food rather than chasing it. That familiar image, however, is being challenged by a …

Across the globe, there’s a growing shift in how we approach parenting. In 53 countries, spanking is no longer permitted, signaling a movement toward protecting children’s rights and well-being. This change is largely influenced by the “UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,” which views corporal punishment, from spanking to more severe forms, as …