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On Saturday, Mother Jones reposted an article from the progressive news site The Guardian which contended that while dogs While they may be considered man's best friend, they are seen as Mother Nature's "villains."
The left-wing magazine highlighted new research , originally published by The Guardian That showed dogs have “wide-ranging and varied” effects on the environment, disrupting wildlife, contaminating waterways, and adding to carbon emissions. It highlighted how these animals disturb local wildlife, especially coastal birds.
A review from Australia of current research papers published in Pacific Conservation Biology examined canine assaults on various creatures, revealing that these incidents might explain the decline in little penguin populations in Tasmania. Additionally, research conducted at the Australia Zoo wildlife hospital indicated that fatalities were most frequent following dog attacks.
In the U.S., the document went on to say, research indicated that deer, foxes, and bobcats exhibited reduced activity levels or avoided natural reserves where dog access was permitted. Additional information revealed that insecticides used for fleas and ticks can be detrimental as they end up in water systems, harming aquatic invertebrates upon contact. Furthermore, dog droppings could alter local scentscapes and impact soil composition along with vegetation development.
The research indicates that a dog's environmental impact is quite considerable as well.
A 2020 study discovered that the dry pet food sector has an ecological impact roughly two times the size of the land area of the UK, along with carbon dioxide emissions comparable to those of the 60th most polluting nation.
The pet parents were not too enthusiastic about the thorough analysis of canine concerns. They collectively dismissed the Mother Jones article on X, with many participants sharing images of their cherished pets or questioning whether an opposing critter authored it.
"Did… a cat write this?" questioned columnist Tim Carney.
Others wondered why the liberal outlet was trying to unearth the bad in what is considered a universally beloved animal.
The Young Turks host Ana Kasparian pondered, 'Is there any pleasurable aspect of life that these unbearable spoilsports won't assault?'
"Gabriella Hoffman, who serves as the Energy & Conservation Director at the Independent Women's Forum Center, stated: 'Initially, when environmentalists targeted cattle and humans remained silent, now these activists aim to prioritize saving the environment over our canine companions. This isn’t an effective strategy from those advocating for net-zero emissions; their history of accomplishments has been notably poor,' " she commented.
The research proposed that reducing dogs' ecological footprint could be achieved by keeping them leashed in restricted zones and ensuring they stay at a certain distance from nesting or roosting shorebirds.
The primary author of the review, Professor Bill Bateman from Curtin University, seemed prepared for potential criticism from dog owners when he stated that the study was not meant to be overly critical. Instead, its purpose was to highlight the ecological effects of humans' loyal companions, as reported by Mother Jones.
"While we have highlighted these concerns regarding dogs in natural settings... there’s another perspective to consider: People might likely venture out to relish the surroundings and possibly develop a stronger sense of protection for these areas as they walk their dogs through them," he explained.
Fox News Digital contacted Mother Jones for their input.
Original article source: Progressive media sources claim that dogs are detrimental to the environment.
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