In recent years, major news outlets have started taking note of the animal movement, and including coverage of animal rights, welfare, and conservation issues on a daily basis. Check out our curated selection of top stories from around the world, updated every day.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Emergency calls for pets eating cannabis surge 765% over past decadeASPCA says it received more than 1,800 calls in 2018, with the legalisation of cannabis products largely to blame
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Crazy 'cat men': how New York's feline frenzy made headlines decades agoPeggy Gavan’s book sheds light on the lives of workers in storied institutions in the 1800s and 1900s – and their bonds with cats
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious BeakWinsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
On a health kick? In the Year of the Pig, why not stop eating pork?Cutting down on our meat consumption will help battle the threat of global warming
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Vegan Magnum's launch a sign of an 'increasing problem for the dairy industry'As peak Australian farming body bemoans advent of pea protein-based bar, others hail ‘smart move’ by Unilever
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/feb/03/veganuary-vegan-food-farming
I did Veganuary, and now I’m staying vegan. Here’s what I’ve learned so far | Chris PackhamClearly, chasing the vegan pound is smart business, says naturalist Chris Packham
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Indian passenger tried to smuggle baby leopard on planeOfficials grew suspicious after hearing sounds coming from the hand-carry bag
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Across China, a Buddhist ritual endangers local ecosystemsFangsheng, or ‘life release to nature’, returns animals to the wild, and highlights teachings of mercy and compassion
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Elephant seals take over beach left vacant by US shutdownAn understaffed stretch of California coastline has new residents: nearly 100 elephant seals and their pups
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
A Woman, Her Best Friend, and a Quick Walk Down the Aisle?Lilly Smartelli always wanted a “big Italian wedding.” But with no fiancé in sight, she’ll symbolically marry her dog Bernie, hoping to draw attention to organ donation and supporting dog shelters.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Flying Squirrels That Glow Pink in the DarkWhile ultraviolet fluorescence is common in birds, butterflies and sea creatures, scientists haven’t often observed it in mammals.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
More Bark Than Bite in Iran’s Ban on Walking DogsTehranians, accustomed to periodic crackdowns by their Islamic guardians, are not taking the decree all that seriously. Nor, it seems, are the police.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Officials seize HK$62 million shipment of ivory and pangolin scalesWildlife products believed to be wanted for Chinese medicine and high-end sculptures
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
US academics feel the invisible hand of politicians and big agricultureAs universities rely more on industry for funds, researchers taking a stand on health or environment say they’re sidelined
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Barklife: Paris finally allows dogs into its public parksThe city famed for its love of les petit chiens is finally letting them access its world-famous parks and gardens
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
‘Sick cow’ meat scandal in Poland: fears raised over other slaughterhousesAfter secret footage of animals raises health fears across Europe, reporter says tip-offs suggest scandal was not isolated incident
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Bring the beet in: Beyoncé and Jay-Z offer tickets for life to vegan convertsThe pair are giving a lucky fan free tickets to any Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert for life up, but there’s a catch: you have to pledge to eat plant-based meals
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
Lions have adapted to hunt seals and seabirds in Namibia, study findsDesert lions learning to hunt marine life to survive Skeleton Coast’s harsh conditions
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2184546/time-get-tough-wildlife-trafficking
Time to get tough on wildlife traffickingThe Department of Justice decided against prosecuting those behind the import of seven tonnes of tusks worth about HK$70 million
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years ago
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/31/tell-us-how-did-veganuary-work-for-you
Tell us: how did Veganuary work for you?If you embraced the movement this year we would like to hear your experiences