Animals in the News January 2012

Scientists Tickle animals to discover more about the evolution of laughter http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15880045   Orangutans ask Santa for Ipads… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16354093   On expanding the uses and benefits of therapy pets http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/treatment/articles/2011/12/27/the-new-face-of-pet-therapy   Scientists poised to cure leukemia in mice http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/12/penn_state_university_research.html