The Three Great Myths About America’s Wild Horses
We debunk the three greatest myths that the cattle industry has perpetrated regarding America’s wild horses.
Browsing: Culture
A Museum and a Shelter that Work Together to Help Cats
Along with being a successful project that has made a big difference for local cats, the story of The American Museum of the House Cat and its associated shelter is also about following passions and giving back post-retirement.
Restoring the Sacredness of India’s Cows
In India, cows are sacred, in principle, to the dominant Hindu population. Unfortunately this reverence is often expressed in words alone
New Animal Rescue Center Underway in Sri Lanka
There are approximately 3,000 street dogs in Mannar, Sri Lanka, and many are in very poor condition. The new center will provide shelter and veterinary care for dogs and other animals, as well as running a street dog and cat sterilization program.
Experts Weigh In: Is Hobbling Inhumane?
Hobbling is the practice by which an animal, normally an equine, has their limbs tied together to restrict their movement. Two veterinary professors give their input on how this practice impacts animals and whether it should be banned.
The Truth About Malaysia’s Dog and Cat Meat Trade
The dog and cat meat trade in Malaysia must not be excused or explained as purely cultural. To many Malaysians, dogs and cats are companion animals, not food.
‘Calf-Roping Kills,’ Proclaims New Billboard Now Up Near Rodeo
Commuters and potential rodeo fans in the San Francisco Bay Area are being greeted today by the message “Calf-Roping Kills,” alongside the face of a helpless victim of rodeo’s notorious calf-roping contest, one of the baby cows for whom suffering, injury, and death are the norm.
The Beginning of the End?
BirdLife speaks to renowned American author Jonathan Franzen about birds, economics, ethics and the end of the earth.
Saving Giraffes is a Tall Order
Will giraffes survive humanity? They are as iconic as lions, rhinos and elephants, and their long-term existence in the wild is under a similar threat. However, the world’s tallest animals get much less public attention and protection.
North Macedonia’s Stork Villages: Where Birds and People Live Side by Side
How did a sleepy rural community become the stork capital of North Macedonia? We meet the white storks who live alongside local people, and discover how one woman’s love of birds inspired an entire movement.
The Biophilic City: Towards a New Understanding of Urban Wildlife
Cities will certainly be the most important human habitat going into the foreseeable future, and it is crucial that we get them right. It is essential to understand that our well-being is tied to a connection to nature and that nature in the city is not an amenity but a necessity.
Anti-Poaching Camps Give Honey-Buzzards Sweet Taste of Success
European honey-buzzards are fearless in the face of stinging wasps and hornets, but they have no defense against illegal shooting for sport. In Italy, “anti-poaching camps” sparked an extremely successful movement which has saved thousands of honey-buzzards.