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The Gross-Out Factor: Can We Use Disgust to Turn People Off Meat?
We already know that food aversions based in disgust can be very persistent, and arise out of evolutionary adaptations in the brain that cause us to avoid food that may make us sick. Since this trait is hard-wired into our brains and can be extremely effective at making us avoid certain foods, might we be able to use disgust to convince people to give up meat?
Animal Liberation, Human Liberation: One Struggle, One Fight?
Animal advocates are often prone to compare the struggle for animal rights with other social justice issues, like racism and sexism. In an interview with Dr. Kristof Dhont, we explore to what extent these issues are connected, and how to discuss their connection in a way that isn’t alienating.
Ten Slow Lorises Treated at Primate Center in Java After 79 Rescued by Police
Ten critically endangered Javan slow lorises are in intensive care after being confiscated from poachers. It is not uncommon for lorises to die from stress, dehydration, and malnutrition as a result of being kept and transported in cramped, dirty boxes.
Bird’s Eye View: Report Examines 50 years of the South American Bird Trade
The substantial reduction in most South American urban markets that were formerly major illegal bird trade hubs is a major conservation achievement in recent decades, with millions of birds saved as these local markets collapsed.
State Animal Protection Laws Ranked: Illinois is #1, Kentucky #50
The rankings are based on a comprehensive review of each jurisdiction’s animal protection laws. This is the longest-running and most authoritative report of its kind, and tracks which states are taking animal protection seriously.
Tackling Meat Is a Win for Athletes
Research shows that plant-based diets benefit athletes’ heart health, endurance, and recovery.
Bronx Zoo Tops List of Ten Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America
So-called ‘modern’ zoos continue to use and abuse elephants as property in their relentless pursuit of profits, and the animals always pay the price. Please don’t visit zoos that hold elephants captive.
Dogs Who Went to Court and Won
Read the stories of four dogs who have been involved in legal battles, where instead of tucking their tails between their legs, they fought for their rights and the rights of their owners.
Busted: China Customs Dismantles Major Ivory Trafficking Syndicate
This syndicate has been involved in multiple shipments of illegal ivory tusks from Africa to China and has been directly involved in the trade for years, so dismantling the operation has put a major dent in global illegal ivory trafficking operations.
How Gardeners Can Help Save the Bees
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just a homeowner with a yard, you can do your part to keep your local bees alive.
Slaves in the Slaughterhouse: Who Would Want to Kill for a Living?
We need to focus on fighting capitalism and large corporations, instead of blaming the powerless people who are also victims of a violent system, being used for profit just as non-human animals are.
Free Camel Treatment Camp Helps Many at India’s Pushkar Fair
At Pushkar Fair, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan and neighboring states gather with thousands of camels for trading. This year, a week-long Camel Treatment Camp was organized to offer free veterinary care to the camels and provide information to their handlers about camel health and welfare.
Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs: What’s the Difference?
A primer on service dogs and therapy dogs clears up any confusion there may be about the work each type of dog does.
Five Reasons to Make Going Vegan Your New Year’s Resolution
Any time of year is perfect for ditching animal products – but January offers the incentive to try something new, and there are lots of good reasons to give it a go.
Hawaii’s Circus Ban is Only the Beginning of the Fight to Protect Performing Animals
There are still hundreds of animals suffering in the circus industry across the United States. We need all other states and countries around the world to step up and speak out for these animals by joining Hawaii in banning performing exotic animal acts.
Barn Fires Killed 150,000+ Farm Animals in 2018
Currently, there are no laws or regulations in the United States designed to protect farm animals from barn fires.
Camp Fire Recovery Center Opens for Rescued Cats
November’s Camp Fire destroyed over 14,000 homes in the towns of Paradise, Magalia, and surrounding areas. In the weeks following the fire, over 1,000 cats were rescued, but it is estimated there are hundreds of cats still in need of rescue.
The Horrible Truth About the Fur Industry
85% of the products created by the fur industry come from animals raised in captivity on fur factory farms. These farms can hold thousands of animals, and the practices used to farm them are designed to maximize profits, always at the expense of the animals, who suffer in unimaginable ways.
12 positive environmental stories from 2018
Reading about the environment can sometimes seem like a depressing litany of fading species, increased development, and a warming planet. But there are reasons to be hopeful. As we enter the new year, here are 12 conservation wins we saw in 2018.
California Kicks Puppy Mills Out of Pet Shops
California is the first state in the country to enact a policy of this kind, which bans the sale of mill-bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores.