Helping Kitties and Their Helpers
Occasionally, a shelter volunteer will have an experience that leads them into a whole different direction of supporting animals in need. Such is the case with Julia Grosz from Centreville, Virginia.
New Research: More Than Half of Americans Are Willing to Eat More Plant-Based Foods, But Most Lack Information
Half of Americans surveyed said that they would eat more plant-based foods if they had more information. However, 70% rarely or never talk about this issue.
World’s Most Expensive Coffee is Animal Cruelty in a Cup
An animal advocacy group reveals the abuse of civets for the production of civet coffee and urges TripAdvisor to stop booking cruel coffee tours.
Focusing on Animal Welfare as One Component of the World’s Well-Being
What if more organizations aimed to address the interconnected well-being of animals, humans, and the environment?
Bill Introduced in California to Reform Companion Animal Blood Industry
SB 1115 would allow pets to donate blood for veterinary use, and phase out colony blood banks, which keep animals in cages.
Focusing on Animal Welfare as One Component of the World’s Well-Being
What if more organizations aimed to address the interconnected well-being of animals, humans, and the environment?
Helping Kitties and Their Helpers
Occasionally, a shelter volunteer will have an experience that leads them into a whole different direction of supporting animals in need. Such is the case with Julia Grosz from Centreville, Virginia.
Over 2700 Pigeons Lost During South Africa’s Racing Season
80% of the pigeons, who are unable to fend for themselves in the wild, disappeared during the entire season.
Botswana Auctions off the Last of Its Big Tusker Elephants
Botswana’s government has again demonstrated to the world that it either does not understand or does not care that elephants play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecological systems.
A Lost Soul Swimming in a Fishbowl
Goldfish are among the most popular pets. But is it true that a fish who simply eats and swims in a bowl is a well-kept fish?
New Research: More Than Half of Americans Are Willing to Eat More Plant-Based Foods, But Most Lack Information
Half of Americans surveyed said that they would eat more plant-based foods if they had more information. However, 70% rarely or never talk about this issue.
Renewed Game Plan Needed to Tackle Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Trafficking Problem
The scale of wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia is incredible and a renewed game plan is needed to combat it, says a new report released yesterday.
Animal News Stories from Around the Web
In recent years, major news outlets have started taking note of the animal movement, and including coverage of animal rights, welfare, and conservation issues on a daily basis. Check out our curated selection of top stories from around the world, updated every day.
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Meat company faces heat over ‘cattle laundering’ in Amazon supply chainBrazil’s JBS says it can’t trace the origins of all stock, as concern grows over deforestation linked to beef industry
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To Prevent Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists SayConservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
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Himalayan wolf lopes towards recognition as distinct speciesAnimal’s unique adaptation to low-oxygen life can be basis for protection, say researchers
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https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/20/entertainment/joaquin-phoenix-rescued-calf-trnd/index.html
Joaquin Phoenix rescued a calf and its mother from a slaughterhouse days after Oscar speechJoaquin Phoenix talked the talk all awards season long. Now, he's walking the walk -- and he's bringing a baby calf with him.
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New York judge rules elephant is 'autonomous' but cannot be named a personA New York judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Bronx Zoo from an animal advocacy organization that called for Happy, an Asian elephant, to be considered a person with a right to be free under the law.