Hunt to track down families of British Tommies pictured shaving, smoking and even stroking a rabbit

A historian is on the hunt to track down the families of British Tommies pictured on the frontline shaving, smoking and even stroking a rabbit in previously unseen images from World War One. The remarkable snaps were collected by German Walther Hader whose unusual hobby was to pick up photos he found left behind in … Read more

Stroking GUINEA PIGS helps people recover from catastrophic brain injuries

People who suffer catastrophic brain injuries may recover their social skills quicker by stroking guinea pigs, research suggests. Traumatic brain injuries often affect a patient’s ability to feel empathy and express their emotions. But a study found allowing patients to stroke ‘cute animals’ – such as micro pigs, rabbits and donkeys – during rehabilitation sessions … Read more