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 5 years, 2 months ago
Street Cat Named Bob: pet who inspired books and film dies aged 14James Bowen, who met Bob during his battle with drug addiction, says pet ‘saved his life’
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Pine martens dash hopes of curbing grey squirrels by avoiding cityBelfast study finds pine martens don’t venture into urban areas, where invasive grey squirrels thrive
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Diego the tortoise, father to hundreds and saviour of his species, finally retiresGiant tortoise, whose reproductive efforts almost single-handedly saved his species, has been moved to an uninhabited island
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
The Return of the PlatypusesRescued from Australia’s fires, a small fleet of wild platypuses is launched back into their wetland home and into an uncertain future.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Improving invertebrate welfareMikhalevich & Powell (2020) argue that it is wrong, both scientifically and morally, to dismiss the evidence for sentience in invertebrates. They do not offer any examples, however, of how their welfare should be considered or improved. We draw on animal welfare science to suggest some ways that would not be excessively demanding.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
'My chickens are always pleased to see me!' Life with the hen rescuersEvery year, tens of thousands of egg-laying chickens are rescued from slaughter and found loving homes. According to their new owners, they make affectionate and intelligent pets
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Dispersal of flying foxes from centre of Cairns 'farcical', wildlife groups sayDecision to ‘relocate’ the animals comes despite species recovery plan identifying such tactics as significant threat
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Animal rights activists and dolphin zoo set aside enmity to collaborate on sea sanctuaryLong-running battle ends as coronavirus takes its toll on Coffs Harbour dolphin park
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
[Weekender] Fake meat no more faux pas in KoreaKim Jin-kyung first encountered “fake meat” several years ago, when she had a Korean course meal at a restaurant. The idea of “bean meat,” a brownish lump neatly laid on a plate, was fascinating, but the taste came short of her expectations. Years have passed and now Kim is having fun exploring different meat alternatives that are more abundant in flavor than her first experience. “Th...
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
'Quarantine 15': Pets are getting fatter, happier during coronavirus pandemic, owners sayFido might be getting too many treats.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Rats Have Not Changed. We Have.Sheltering in place produced a “natural experiment” for urban wildlife.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
The vultures aren't hovering over Africa – and that's bad newsUnlovely and unloved, vultures play a vital role as nature’s clean-up squad but are now one of the most threatened groups of birds on the planet
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
China raises protection for pangolins by removing scales from medicine listCampaigners hope the move will help end global trade in the scaly anteater, identified as a possible host for Covid-19
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
The meat we eat is a pandemic risk, too"If you actually want to create global pandemics, then build factory farms."
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
French government to launch legal action against bear killersInvestigation opened into ‘destruction of a protected species’ after male shot in Pyrénées
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Lessons on Marriage and Life from the Wolf-DogsRenee Dutcher and Teo Alfero have learned to be better partners and parents in their work rescuing, rehabilitating and training wolf-dogs at their California sanctuary.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Where Jaguars Are Killed, New Common Factor Emerges: Chinese InvestmentPoaching of the big cats is on the rise, and a new study links their slaughter to corruption as well as investment from Chinese companies.
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Canadian conservation officer fired for refusing to kill bear cubs wins legal battleCasavant shot mother black bear under province policy but was suspended and eventually fired for not killing cubs
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Chris Packham: ‘The virus has taught us that we are part of nature, not above it’The naturalist has always spoken his mind – and attracted death threats in the process. But Covid-19 has given him a new perspective on how humans can live in harmony with the natural world
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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 5 years, 3 months ago
Chef Bryant Terry shares his love for plant-based foods and why he became veganJames Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry is on a mission to persuade people to enjoy more plant-based foods. The chef, educator, author and activist has found as receptive audience of home cooks who are busy in the kitchen during the pandemic. Michelle Miller spoke to him earlier in the year.