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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News Networks Fall Short on Climate Story as Dolphins Die on the BeachA crusader films the red-tide carnage in Florida. But in a time of climate-change denialism encouraged by the president, her work draws nasty comments.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the HolidaysOur furry friends are part of the festivities, too.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Lebanese groups work to protect striped hyenasMisconceptions have led to fear of the striped hyena, the national animal of Lebanon, and the shy creature is often illegally hunted despite the key role it plays in the country's ecosystem.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Killing of swan family in Kent brings calls for airgun regulationFive cygnets and their parents were shot, wrapped in plastic bags and thrown down bank of a stream
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/30/science/animal-intelligence-octopus-cephalopods.html
Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why?It has eight arms, three hearts — and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
A Famous Alpha Wolf’s Daughter, Spitfire, Is Killed by a HunterThe shooting of another Lamar Canyon pack member has renewed calls for a buffer between Yellowstone and nearby lands, to protect roaming wolves.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
The Secret to That Bright-Red Drink? Little BugsCampari stopped using a traditional dye made from insects, but makers of American aperitivos are taking it back up.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
NSW deems alpine brumbies a threat to plants after passing laws to protect themNSW environment department committee says feral horses affecting ‘a wide range of ecological communities’
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
First world war paintings go on show for first time since 1919Alfred Munnings’ 41 works regarded as one of the most important collections of war art anywhere
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
In no way was this killing a “euthanasia.”
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/30/snow-leopard-shot-dead-in-west-midlands-after-escaping-zoo-enclosure
Snow leopard shot dead in West Midlands after escaping zoo enclosureDudley zoo said it had ‘no other option’ but to euthanise animal to ensure public’s safety
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
We ban cannabis but let people eat as much meat as they want. That makes no sense | Sonia SodhaIf our goal is to limit social harm, we should reassess what we allow and what we ration
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Lab-grown meat of the future is here – and may even sustainably fill demand | Gene MarksThe environmental impact caused by meat consumption has given rise to a number of startups looking to supply it in a more affordable way
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2018/nov/29/cleopatra-sophie-okonedo-snakes-national-theatre-live
Love and hisses: Cleopatra star Sophie Okonedo on acting with live snakesThe actor, who is performing in Shakespeare’s tragedy on the Olivier stage, is to make her National Theatre Live debut with one of her real reptile co-stars
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
No lie, Knickers the big cow is actually quite large‘The big cow is a lie,’ the Washington Post declared. But fans of Knickers can rest easy: I’m here to tell you the steer really is large
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Scientists discover spider species that feeds its young milkSpider milk containing four times the protein of cow’s milk is secreted by mothers, scientists in China find
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
China urged to lead way in efforts to save life on EarthDelegates at UN biodiversity conference turn to Beijing to avoid point of no return
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
One in six pints of milk thrown away each year, study showsAnalysis suggests 116m tonnes of dairy products are wasted globally, with almost half lost before they even reach a store
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Dogstars … is it time canine actors had their own Academy Award?Furry friends have been stealing scenes in 2018, now they are even generating their own Oscars buzz
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Australian populations of threatened bird species halves in 30 yearsMigratory shorebirds populations down by average of 70% from 1985 to 2015
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2018/nov/27/supreme-court-dusky-gopher-frog-weyerhaeuser-case
Supreme court rules against endangered dusky gopher frogCourt ruled in favor of landowners seeking to limit power to designate private land as protected habitat for species