For the Profanity Peak Wolf Pack: “The Lament”
They have run all day
With the caribou.
Now, silvered shadows
On the moonlit tundra
They gather…
Browsing: Nuisance animals
Profanity Peak Wolf Massacre, and the Profane History of Human Tyranny
Wildlife officials are currently killing off a grey wolf pack in Washington state for preying on livestock. Underlying the Profanity Peak wolf massacre is the toxic ideology of human tyranny over nature, which must be exposed and overcome to avoid catastrophe for humans and non-human animals alike.
Court Asked to Stop U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from Capturing and Killing Wild Red Wolves
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is capturing, killing, and authorizing private landowners to kill wild red wolves. Conservation groups are seeking court intervention to protect this severely endangered wolf population.
Indian Blue Bulls in Peril from Ministry’s ‘Lust for Blood’
Nilgai, or blue bulls, are traditionally considered sacred creatures in Hindu culture. Despite this, hundreds of nilgai are now being killed in India alongside other wild animals, as authorized by the country’s Environment Ministry under Prakash Javadekar.
VIDEO: Our Betrayal of Wildlife – The Horrors of Trapping
Sadly, while our society has a lot of empathy for companion animals, wildlife issues remain largely ignored. This short video was created for organizations and individuals to raise awareness about the horrors of trapping.
“Get Out of Here You Crows!” The Gypsy-Crow Relationship
Crow, “ciora” in Romanian, is one in a long list of ethnic slurs attributed to the Romani people, yet there is more to the relationship between crows and Gypsies than just name calling.
It’s Time to Bring In Your “Bear” Feeders
Your bird feeder could lead to the death of a bear whose only “crime” is being smart, industrious and very good at finding food, according to bear expert Linda Masterson. In her new book, ‘Living With Bears Handbook,’ Masterson explains that bear feeders, more commonly known as bird feeders, are one of the biggest cause of human-bear problems.
Tree House’s Solution to Chicago’s Rat Issues: A Proven, “Green” Alternative
Tree House Humane Society offers a proven, humane, long-term, “green,” alternative solution to Chicago’s growing rat issue. The project relocates feral or community cats to new territories where their hunting instincts and mere presence results in reduced numbers of rats, while giving them a safe and secure location where they can live out the rest of their lives.
Evolving An Ethical Response to Mice and Rats
Innocuous as individual mice and rats appear to be, and as easily befriended as they often are, they remain collectively an authentic menace to human health and agriculture. There is much we must understand if humans are to evolve a less violent coexistence with these creatures, who share virtually every human dwelling, place of business, and site of food production or preparation.
Animal Welfare and Conservation in Conflict
A wild animal’s status as endangered or non-endangered is irrelevant from an animal rights perspective. Conservation approaches are not going to be successful in resolving the fundamental problems of how animals and humans can share the earth.
The “Animal Rights Agenda” 25 years later
Animal People takes a retrospective look at one of the founding documents of the animal rights movement