Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Everyone knows that grief can be disabling – but heightened clumsiness could make that statement even more literal.

Menopause has rarely been shown to occur in animals outside the human species – including toothed whales and wild chimpanzees. A new study, published in the journal Nature, suggests that menopause in toothed whales boosts intergenerational help, meaning grandmothers have … Continue reading →

In recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the impact of pet loss. For those who work in zoos and aquariums, this grief can be compounded when multiple animals die in succession – prompting new approaches to grief … Continue reading →

Most people believe that there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Yet autistic people experience grief very differently.  Because of the sensory overload and communication challenges that those with autism experience, they often face additional … Continue reading →