Bruce
Coverage of Bruce in the Nexus archive.
- Bulldog's drowning sparks police probe at dog resort marketed as the 'Disneyland for dogs'
A California couple's English bulldog drowned at Camp Canine, a Santa Barbara dog resort, leading to a police investigation. The owners were not notified of the dog's death until pickup time, and Camp Canine apologized for failing to ensure its safety.
- Disgusting moment ‘Disneyland for Dogs’ hands California couple their beloved puppy back in a plastic tub
Chris Merz retrieved his English bulldog Bruce from Camp Canine, an event described as 'disgusting' due to the puppy being handed in a plastic tub. The incident involved a California couple and their experience at the facility.
- Meet Bruce, the "beak-jousting" parrot
Bruce, a kea parrot from New Zealand who lost his upper beak, became the dominant male in his community through unique 'beak-jousting' behavior. A study in Current Biology highlights his problem-solving skills, including self-taught pebble-based preening, and researchers avoid prosthetics to preserve his adaptive behaviors.