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China to End World’s Largest Ivory Market – Domestic Ivory Sales Banned by the End of 2017
The end of the world’s largest ivory market was announced by the Chinese government as it released a detailed timetable for ending its legal ivory trade.
Insufficient evidence to support use of homeopathy in farm animals
There is insufficient evidence to support the use of homeopathy in farm animals as a way to prevent or treat infectious diseases, reveal findings from a comprehensive review published online in Veterinary Record.
China Bans Ivory From Elephants
China’s decision to ban ivory is a very encouraging one. However, if we want to create lasting change, then we need to tackle the social problems which are directly linked to this trade.
To Bee or Not To Be: Why Bees Could Soon Be No More
The latest news from scientists is that if we do not act immediately, all wild bees could be dead within the near future. If bees disappear, then 30% of human food sources will no longer be available either.
Help Animal People Fight for the Light in 2017!
We must actively fight for the light, putting forth the blood, sweat, and tears necessary to ensure that the vision of a compassionate future for all creatures is someday brought to fruition, and not swallowed up in the darkness of ignorance, apathy, greed, or sadism.
POETRY: The Great Symphony
Dawn breaks.
The chorus begins
The leaves rustle
The wind plays.
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Student Survey: Public perceptions of welfare standards for egg laying hens in UK
As part of a student survey for a final year research project at the Royal Veterinary College, London, I am interested in public perception of welfare standards for egg laying hens (layers) in the UK.
Tell Yemen Government to Let Go of Starving Zoo Animals
The 265 animals in Yemen’s Taiz Zoo, including rare leopards, haven’t been fed for days. The government is rejecting proposals to save them.
WORLD NEWS: Dog slaughter to end at Korea’s largest dog meat market (12/20/16)
In this episode, find out the latest victory against dog meat in South Korea, and why the battle is still far from over. Also discover how fur farming in Japan came to a permanent end, why wildlife rangers around the world are being murdered by poachers, and more!
The Nativity’s Hope for All Creatures
Christmas underscores the emotive power of the amazing animals with whom we share our world. The birth of Christ is a prime opportunity to remember that Christmas is not just about humanity. Rather, the arrival of the infant Christ promises cosmic, restorative consequences for the whole of creation.
WATCH: A Short Interview with Jane Goodall
While in Nepal, Animal People had the honor of meeting Doctor Jane Goodall, who kindly agreed to an interview on the significance of her work for humans’ relationship with other animals.
POETRY: The Return of the Light
A hush of fear,
Anticipation,
Wonder, hope,
That the light will return
And save us from darkness
And death…
Brian Boswell Circus fights laws that protect elephants
Circus owner, Brian Boswell, is challenging the legality of elephant protection laws after his attempt to sell African elephants to a zoo in the United Arab Emirates was blocked by wildlife authorities.
Indonesia: Investigate Ragunan Zoo for mistreatment of animals, says AfA Coalition
Asia for Animals calls on the government of Indonesia to investigate Ragunan Zoo and address problems identified as causing animals to suffer.
Tallow used in the making of English five pound notes, guy melts one to raise awareness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJrh4Dz2UV8 Learn more about the use of animal fat in the UK’s new five-pound notes,…
Indonesia: End Taman Safari’s cruel treatment of animals, says AfA Coalition
Asia for Animals calls on Indonesia’s government to investigate and put an end to cruel treatment of wild animals at Taman Safari facilities.
An animal rights interactive poem
Please join me now in performing this poem.
Gifting a Pet for the Holidays?
The best way to gift a pet is to involve the pet family and pet parent-to-be in the selection: treat them with a gift certificate that covers the adoption fee of an animal at a local shelter or rescue group.
The Cost of Christmas Pets
Each Christmas people all over the UK enjoy a furry addition to their family in the form of a new pet. In an effort to inform potential pet owners about the responsibility and cost involved with owning a pet, TotallyMoney.com has created a Cost of Christmas Pets calculator.
Brutal methods for dealing with troublesome wildlife in South Africa
Draft legislation proposes cruel and unethical methods for dealing with problem wild animals, including the use of poison, hunting dogs, gin traps as well as extermination in their burrows by flooding them with toxic gas.