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Outdoor Cat Management for Cats, Wildlife and People
In North America, Australia and New Zealand, suspicion and outright hostility continue to plague the debate over what to do about outdoor stray and feral cats.
First World Swift Day a Global Success
The first World Swift Day was celebrated in 39 countries with a wide variety of activities in order to spread knowledge about these fascinating birds and encourage their protection.
US Government Expands Mexican Seafood Ban to Save Vaquita Porpoise
The import ban places enormous pressure on the Mexican government to stop the use of deadly gillnets that are entangling, drowning, and killing the vaquita porpoise, whose population has likely dwindled to just 10 remaining animals.
The Effectiveness of Vegan Outreach
Only 1.4% of vegans surveyed said it was “public activism” that first made them think about making the switch. Documentaries and conversations with family were the big hitters.
Turning Ideology Into Practice
What’s missing when “animal lovers” go to zoos, swim with captive dolphins, or support other animal-exploiting attractions and industries? Empathy, respect, and awareness.
Rats Shot in the Eyes: The Terrible Reality of Warfare Experiments
As part of research partly funded by the UK’s Ministry of Defence, rats were shot in the eyes and then killed, all without any form of pain relief.
Milk is a Feminist Issue
Milk comes from a grieving mother, and is the product of the exploitation of the reproductive capacity of a female body.
186 British Race Horses Killed in 2019
186 horses died in England in 2019 as a direct result of racing. This alarming figure shows no sign of improvement in comparison to the fatality records over recent years.
Animal Protection Groups Sue USDA Over Slaughter of Sick, Injured Pigs
The U.S. federal government continues to treat pigs as industrial commodities to be produced as cheaply as possible, without regard for animal welfare or consumer safety.
China’s Ban on Wildlife Consumption is an Overdue Death Knell for Lion Bone Industry
China’s recent ban on wildlife consumption will hopefully stop the flow of lion bones from South Africa, which may be contaminated with tuberculosis and tranquilizers.
Crowds and Flash Photography Make Captive Chimpanzees Anxious
This study provides further evidence that zoos cannot provide an adequate environment for those held captive within them.
With the Rising Success of Vegan Businesses, Should the Role of Vegan Advocacy Change?
Is activism old news? In the light of incredibly exciting developments in the private sector, the role of advocacy may need to be re-evaluated.
Can Cats and Dogs Go Vegan Too?
Countless vegans have pets or take care of rescued dogs and cats. Whether or not pets can be vegan too is still a matter of debate.
Sharing Video or Images of Humans Interacting with Wildlife Harms Animals
Many videos and photos of wild animals interacting with humans become viral on the Internet. Although they may seem cute or funny, they can harm animals in a number of ways.
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.
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.
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.
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.