Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2020 Announced
Tragically, some zoos continue to hold elephants in social isolation, dominate them through pain and fear using cruel bullhooks, and keep elephants locked in barns over long, dark and cold winters.
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Bill Introduced to Ban the Sale of Fur in Oregon
HB2676 would make it a misdemeanor to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or otherwise distribute a new fur product in the state of Oregon.
“Project Nim” Scientist Says Humane Science Holds the Key to COVID-19 Cure
“Forward-thinking researchers are moving forward with humane, human-relevant cures for COVID-19 because the world cannot afford to be hampered by the results of bogus and outdated animal experiments.”
Zoo Association Urged to Protect Animals from COVID-19 and Stop Spreading TB
At least one tiger has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo, and tuberculosis is rampant in the U.S. captive elephant population and continues to be contracted by human zookeepers.
Dolphins Living in Despair in the Desert
The Mirage Hotel of Las Vegas keeps dolphins in tanks in the desert sun where they are forced to perform for tourists. The facility has a notoriously high mortality rate for dolphins.
Cruel Chicken Toss and Pig Chase Happen Again
At Wisconsin’s Ridgeland Pioneer Days, chickens are thrown from rooftops into crowds and terrified pigs are chased and wrestled to the ground, all for “fun.”
True Beauty is Cruelty-Free: Support the Humane Cosmetics Act!
For the sake of new lipstick shades, skin creams, or shampoo formulas, animals endure torturous tests and suffer in silence in laboratories.
10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in 2019 Exposed
Now in its 16th year, the list reveals practices that harmed and killed elephants in zoos across North America in 2019. Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania is ranked as the #1 worst zoo.
Help Stop Mass Killings of Camels in Australia
Australia’s government has yet again initiated its horrific plan to shoot thousands of camels, justified with the ridiculous excuse that camels are drinking too much water.
Wild Horse Advocates Urge Nevada BLM Not to Break Up World-Famous Horse Families After Cruel Capture
A group of wild horses made famous on social media by local advocates have been trapped by the BLM, who plan to auction them off and split up their families.
Alameda County Bans Cruel Rodeo Event
Sheep riding, or “mutton busting,” is a rodeo event where children jump on terrified sheep, riding them around as the sheep struggle desperately to free themselves.
New York City Bans Foie Gras!
Intro. 1378, which forbids selling foie gras from tortured ducks and geese in New York City, was passed yesterday.